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The elderly are at a risk of falls even when on medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Old age delays perception of falls, says study

Researchers say findings will help shape development of wearable fall prevention technology.

12 Oct 2017 3:03 AM

Bones need a constant new creation of cells specific to their tissue, including the bone-producing cells called osteoblasts (Photo: AFP)

Scientists identify cause of bone loss in old age

Furthermore, examination of aged mice showed dramatically reduced levels of Cbf-beta in bone marrow cells.

24 Sept 2017 2:38 PM

The essential fatty acids are found in salmon, mackerel and sardines (Photo: AFP)

Eating more oily fish can reduce risk of health issues in old age by a...

This comes as the rising number of people living into old age has also seen chronic diseases increase among the...

19 Oct 2018 11:06 AM

While Jackie cant tell if she is a caffeine addict, she is 77 now and has survived (Photo: AFP)

Grandmother says she has only drank 4 cans of Pepsi a day since she...

She orders Pepsi when they go out to eat since she doesn't like to drink alcohol as well.

15 Oct 2018 3:16 PM

The study also highlighted the importance of access to financial resources at all stages of peoples lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gender, education, class affect quality of life in old age

Men who had followed semi-skilled careers were more concerned with identity loss and inactivity in retirement.

27 Jan 2018 12:36 PM

Another common misconception related to ageing is that it takes a toll on a persons immunity (Photo: AFP)

Here's what old age actually does to the body and mind

A bias arising from considering brain function of middle aged and young people as ideal also leads to incorrect...

25 Jan 2018 9:56 AM

Researchers named 41 as the age adults typically start exhibiting these signs, with 57 the point at which people consider themselves to be officially old.

48 signs you are getting old

From forgetting people's names to feeling stiff, here are top signs of getting old.

16 April 2018 5:44 AM

Psychologists say that people who grew up in times of segregation are capable of overcoming prejudice (Photo: AFP)

Psychologists explain why old people tend to be more racist

The fear created by mortality causes a need for identity and belonging which pushes people towards prejudice.

9 July 2018 7:09 AM

Keep the playfulness intact and feel free to experiment with your sex life. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Tips for good sex as you grow old

Why let age douse your fiery affair?

2 Oct 2019 10:46 AM

Previous work found that as people age, their bodys ability to generate energy by burning the belly fat is reduced. (Photo: ANI)

Here's why belly fat increases as we age

Study finds way to prevent age-related metabolic disease.

17 Nov 2019 7:06 AM

The research results were published in the scientific publication series of Proceedings of Machine Learning Research. (Photo: ANI)

Risk adjustment model predicts how often elderly people seek treatment...

Researchers develop risk adjustment model for elderly.

16 Dec 2019 5:46 AM

The rise of home hospice services has helped more people spend their last days at home. (Photo: AP)

Death has become overly medicalised over the last century

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals.

12 Dec 2019 6:33 AM