Genes behind Loss of Hearing, Sight and Brittleness of Bones Identified
Several age-related medical conditions such as bones’ brittleness (osteoarthritis), as well as loss of sight (retinal degeneration) and...
Geriatric Emergency Rooms Alleviate Medical Risks, Stress in Seniors
Going to hospitals to receive treatments, especially emergency cases, can be daunting for the elderly. They have to deal with healthcare...
National Senior Citizens Day 2016 Celebrated Today
The country celebrates National Senior Citizens Day. Every year, on this day, different activities and events are held in celebration of...
Elderly Not Likely to Use Digital Tools for Health Management, JAMA Research Discovers
Senior citizens have so far been the ones spending the most for their healthcare, most especially since they frequently incur medical...
Volunteering during Middle to Senior Years Leads to Better Mental Health, Study Says
A recent study from the BMJ Open found that volunteering in the middle to senior years is connected to good emotional/mental wellness....
Optimistic View on Aging, Less Stress
How does one’s view on aging affect stress levels? This has been answered by a small study with findings saying that positive views on...
Seniors Not Much into Web Research for Medical Concerns
A new research from the Journal of the American Medical Association has established new findings: that seniors are less likely to consult...
Communication: Secret to Successful Patient-Physician Relationship
Health care can become quite complex these days. However, this need not be a huge issue with the help of excellent communication between...
Robots to Assist in Senior Health Care
With the aging population increasing in the country, the need for more health care staff also increases. How to solve this issue? Try...
Levels of Vitamin D and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly Link Uncovered
It has been fairly common that vitamin D is essential in keeping one’s bones and muscles healthy. But with continuous research, it has...
