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Older women who pet dogs in need of walking were especially at risk of injuries as compared to elderly men. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

How startups are tackling older adult care by launching new products...

Here is the list of startups who are tapping the older and disable citizens.

5 Sept 2019 3:10 PM IST

The rate of infection was five times higher, at 3.3 per cent, among those who returned a positive test during the second wave having previously tested negative. (AP/Manu Fernandez)

COVID-19 patients above 65 years of age more prone to reinfection,...

During this second wave, 2 per cent tested positive among those 65 or older who had previously not had COVID-19

19 March 2021 12:30 PM IST

The older people leaned heavily on the young for technological know-how and skills, while the younger generation looked to their elders for knowledge, experience and wisdom. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Devi Kar | Young and old can help each other & bridge generation gap

An interdependent and connected society can yield rich dividends and make human existence far more meaningful

20 April 2022 6:43 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study finds retirement only boosts men's health

Researchers explain why.

14 March 2018 12:15 PM IST

The study that aimed at understanding the extent, depth, form, frequency and reasons behind such abuse, revealed that nearly one-fourth of the elderly population.

Disability among India's elderly much higher than estimated, says...

Study found that 17.91 per cent of males and 26.21 per cent of females aged 60 and above, experience disability.

8 Dec 2018 8:41 AM IST

This will become an increasingly important medical problem during the next 20 to 30 years. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 March 2018 1:21 PM IST

The brain maintains its ability to generate local neural oscillations during sleep throughout the lifespan. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why do old people have disrupted sleep?

The findings from the study are published in the journal JNeurosci.

27 March 2018 6:49 PM IST

Dancing increase the area of the brain that declines with age (Photo: AP)

Study says shaking a foot could well reverse ageing process

Research shows increase in hippocampus region of brain of elders which is related to decline and diseases like...

26 Aug 2017 1:40 PM IST

Lutein which is found in avocados, is a pigment commonly found in fruits and vegetables that accumulates in the blood, eye and brain and may act as an anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating an avocado everyday may boost memory in elderly, says study

Study suggests that fibre, lutein and other bioactives make avocados particularly effective at enriching eye health and...

26 Aug 2017 10:16 AM IST

Psychological problems a pertinent issue among elderly in India

Psychological problems a pertinent issue among elderly in India

According to research 43 pc elderly in India face psychological problems due to loneliness and other relationship...

1 Aug 2017 7:53 AM IST

A photographers powerful photo series The Legacy of the Golden Year, depicts life of the elderly in Himachal Pradesh. (All Photos: Harnam Singh)

Village elders' vigour and zest for life inspire powerful photo series

Photographer captures the luminous spirit of the golden years in Himachal Pradesh.

15 Aug 2017 5:58 PM IST

Yoga practitioners consciously maintain postures, and perform breathing exercises and meditation which helps in keeping brain stronger (Phott: Pixabay)

Yoga may keep mind strong in elderly

Researchers found brain areas associated with cognitive functions like attention and memory to be stronger in elderly...

15 July 2017 12:42 PM IST