A new study sheds light on the powerful connection between social networks and health in later life and reveals a surprising path for improving health equity among older adults.
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While health status is an important factor in whether a person is able to grow old in their home and community (age in place), researchers at McGill University have shed new light on the social factors that can also have ...
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Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans ...
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Boccia's appeal and rising popularity comes from its showcase as a Paralympic sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. An Osaka Metropolitan University team has developed an extended reality version ...
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It's widely recognized that health is determined by more than genetics. Socioeconomic factors, physical activity, nutrition, substance use, and even job stress are among the many other factors that play a role.
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Older adults with vision problems face a heightened risk of falls and premature death, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings highlight a dangerous link between untreated vision impairment, repeated ...
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The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the ...
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For women aged 40 to 74, a mammogram every year or every other year is the standard recommendation in screening for breast cancer. Regular mammograms reduce the risk of late-stage breast cancer and improve breast cancer survival ...
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