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The link between leaving the house and longevity, however, remained after the researchers accounted for medical or mobility issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 IST

The results indicated that frailty was independent of socioeconomic factors and comorbidities. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 IST

The discovery could lead to new treatments for a host of degenerative diseases of the retina. (Photo: Pixabay)

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...

2 Dec 2017 12:07 PM IST

The finding has important implications for possible treatment and diagnosis of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 IST