Can vitamin D arrest daily physical activity decline in low-functioning adults at risk for falls? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Sept 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1000 IU/day or higher did not have a significant impact compared to the control group receiving 200 IU/day...
Low dose aspirin associated with a 15% lower risk of developing diabetes in elderly Isra Zaman7 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTNew research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany shows that...
Stable weight maintenance increases longevity among older women Isra Zaman30 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTReaching the age of 90, 95 or 100, known as exceptional longevity, was more likely for women who maintained their body weight after age 60, according...
Medical Bulletin 28/August/2023 Isra Zaman28 Aug 2023 3:00 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:Over 60s with unhealthy lifestyles linked to heightened risk of nursing home careOver 60s with the...
Over 60s with unhealthy lifestyles linked to heightened risk of nursing home care Isra Zaman28 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTOver 60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles are significantly more likely to require admission to a nursing home than their peers with the healthiest...
Cognitive decline may be hastened by extreme heat in vulnerable populations Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTA new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups-particularly Black older adults and those living in...
Medical Bulletin 3/August/2023 Isra Zaman3 Aug 2023 3:15 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:New type of treatment beats deadly fungusResearchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resources Science...
Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vision troubles Isra Zaman3 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTA recent study lends further weight to the idea that vision problems and dementia are linked. In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults who took...
Medical Bulletin 15/July/2023 Isra Zaman15 July 2023 3:05 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Clinical trial finds Ketamine to be effective for treatment-resistant depressionA low-cost version of...
Very sharp memory function in older adults tied to faster movement and better mental health Isra Zaman15 July 2023 9:30 AM ISTPeople in their eighties who can recall everyday events and life experiences as well as someone 20 to 30 years younger-known as superagers-are also...
Hearing loss tied to increased fatigue among older adults: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 July 2023 8:30 PM ISTUSA: A cross-sectional study using data from audiometry revealed an association between hearing loss and a higher frequency of fatigue in older and...
Daily multivitamin supplementation improves memory in older adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 July 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Daily supplementation with multivitamins improves memory in older adults; those who took a multivitamin had a significantly enhanced immediate...
