seniors
Egypt starts registering elders and chronic disease patients for COVID-19 vaccine
Health & Fitness
February 28, 2021
Egypt starts registering elders and chronic disease patients for COVID-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday has began registering elderly citizens and patients with underlying chronic health conditions…
Seniors with memory problems may struggle with driving
Health & Fitness
January 14, 2017
Seniors with memory problems may struggle with driving
Seniors with memory problems and related attention and decision-making issues may struggle with driving tasks, according to a Canadian study. Not…
Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer than other seniors
Health & Fitness
December 31, 2016
Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer than other seniors
Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare or provide support to others in their community tend to live longer than…
A strong bond between elderly people and their dogs boosts health
Life & Style
April 22, 2016
A strong bond between elderly people and their dogs boosts health
A new study by the University of Missouri has found that owning a dog can help improve the health of…
For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death
Health & Fitness
October 2, 2015
For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death
Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study…
For seniors, any exercise may be better than none
Life & Style
August 22, 2015
For seniors, any exercise may be better than none
Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a…