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344-year-old African Tortoise with 'healing powers', Alagba, dies
The king had employed two palace workers to take care of the tortoise. Its remains would be preserved for posterity, Ajamu added.
06 Oct 2019 11:59 AM
Older adults less likely to recognize their mistakes
The younger participants were correct in acknowledging when they had erred 75 percent of the time.
06 Aug 2018 7:17 PM
Oldies of a feather stick together
Working out with peers of the same gender doesn't seem to make a difference - it's the age that counts.
28 Apr 2018 3:55 PM
Water may have cognitive benefits in older adults, says study
The study explored the association between hydration status before exercising and exercise-enhanced cognition in older adults.
23 Apr 2018 8:12 AM
Do you often fall asleep while TV binging?
There are millions of people who think that their dietary habits need to be changed.
16 Apr 2018 5:08 PM
Fall injuries in very elderly rising, outcomes may be slightly better
This will become an increasingly important medical problem during the next 20 to 30 years.
21 Mar 2018 1:21 PM
Termites sacrifice their elderly in ant wars: study
Old female soldiers were even more likely than males to become cannon fodder.
07 Mar 2018 1:21 PM
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study
A half-an-hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity reduced the risk by even more - 33 per cent.
20 Feb 2018 9:44 AM
In-person license renewal may reduce crashes involving people with dementia
When an older adult has dementia, families have to balance between the safety of letting them on the road and lack of independence.
19 Feb 2018 10:20 AM
Socially active older women benefit from flu vaccine
Effectiveness of the influenza vaccine varies by season because circulating strains vary and are gradually evolving.
07 Feb 2018 3:31 PM
Leaving the house linked to longevity in older adults
The wellbeing of our older adults is of paramount importance for public health and economic viability.
27 Dec 2017 2:40 PM
Poor oral health ups frailty risk in older adults
Researchers analysed 1,622 older men with complete tooth loss, dry mouth and cumulative oral health problems.
23 Dec 2017 10:37 AM
Major cause of dementia discovered
Dementia results in a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning.
12 Dec 2017 1:23 PM
Fish oil may be helpful for older people to protect eye sight
A chemical found in fish oil boosts the daily survival of cells critical to eyesight protecting against age-related vision loss.
02 Dec 2017 12:07 PM
Outgoing oldies live longer
The study's investigators noted that getting outside of one's home provides numerous opportunities for engagement with the world outside.
26 Nov 2017 9:01 AM
How to reuse, recycle or sell old phones
From donation to selling them, old phones can be reused for various tasks.
16 Sep 2017 9:29 AM
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