Health
Vitamin D linked to low coronavirus death rate
A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries.
May 07, 2020
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Ophthalmology
Study finds unexpected suspect in age-related macular degeneration
Scientists have identified an unexpected player in the immune reaction gone awry that causes vision loss in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study published today in eLife.
May 05, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
How interval training affects 'belly fat' in obese 70-year-olds
By today's estimates, one-third of adults aged 65 or older are obese. This growing obesity trend, along with the decrease in our level of physical activity as we age, seriously raises our risk of diseases and death.
May 28, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Declining eyesight improved by looking at deep red light
Staring at a deep red light for three minutes a day can significantly improve declining eyesight, finds a new UCL-led study, the first of its kind in humans.
Jun 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Does everyone over 60 need to take the same coronavirus precautions?
She knew it wasn't a good idea and her daughter would disapprove. Nonetheless, Barbara Figge Fox, 79, recently went to four stores in Princeton, New Jersey, to shop for canned goods, paper towels, fresh fruit, yogurt and ...
Mar 27, 2020
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COVID-19: What people over 60 and people with chronic conditions should do
Mary Tinetti, MD, is Chief of Geriatrics at Yale and an international expert in care for the geriatric population, notably in clinical decision-making for older adults with multiple health conditions, measuring the net benefit ...
Mar 19, 2020
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Neuroscience
Calcium is key to age-related memory loss
Research at the University of Leicester is offering new clues into how and why cognitive functions such as memory and learning become impaired with age. A paper published recently in a specialist neuroscience journal shows ...
Aug 12, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
Older adults with COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, have several "atypical" symptoms, complicating efforts to ensure they get timely and appropriate treatment, according to physicians.
Apr 28, 2020
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Medical research
Antibiotics eliminate senescent cells associated with ageing
Antibiotics have emerged as potentially lifespan-enhancing drugs, according to the results of new research carried out in the UK.
Nov 28, 2018
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Cardiology
Among older women, 10,000 steps per day not needed for lower mortality
In the world of step goals and activity trackers, the number 10,000 can sound like a magic one. Many wearable devices that track the number of steps a person takes each day come pre-programmed with a daily goal of 10,000 ...
May 29, 2019
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