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Health : Aging
  Last Updated: Nov 2, 2013 - 11:52:55 AM

Health : Aging
South Asians more prone to knee arthritis: Expert
Panaji, Sep 10 - Senior citizens in the Indian sub-continent suffer a 15 percent more severe attack of osteo-arthritis in their knee joints as compared to their counterpart Caucasians from Europe or northern America, a specialist orthopaedic surgeon said here Saturday.
Sep 10, 2011 - 7:08:12 PM

Health : Aging
Dopamine also vital for kidney health, lifespan
Washington, July 20 - Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter active in the brain, is best known for triggering feel good emotions.
Jul 20, 2011 - 11:34:35 AM

Health : Aging
As you age, muscles get hard to build, easy to lose
Why do people's arms and legs get thinner as they age?
Sep 12, 2009 - 3:47:15 PM

Health : Aging
Early experience linked to chronic diseases in later life
Experiences in early life stick to people into adulthood and may render them more susceptible to many of the chronic diseases of ageing, according to a new study.
Aug 4, 2009 - 3:01:46 PM

Health : Aging
Researchers revive organ function in old age
Washington, Aug 11 - Age retards the ability of cells to get rid of damaged protein, which only accumulates in the body as toxin and becomes more pronounced in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Aug 15, 2008 - 12:20:28 PM

Latest Research
Aging Process Reversed by Exercise
Not only does exercise make most people feel better and perform physical tasks better, it now appears that exercise - specifically, resistance training -- actually rejuvenates muscle tissue in healthy senior citizens.
May 22, 2007 - 4:00:00 AM

Health : Aging
Beauty is Indeed Skin Deep - Research
Using a revolutionary imaging process, a new study is revealing that wrinkles aren't the only cue the human eye looks for to evaluate age. Scientists at the Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Urban Ethology, Austria and the Department for Sociobiology/Anthropology at the University of Goettingen, Germany have shown that facial skin color distribution, or tone, can add, or subtract, as much as 20 years to a woman's age. The study used 3-D imaging and morphing software technologies to remove wrinkles and bone structure from the equation to determine the true impact of facial skin color distribution on the perception of a woman's age, health and attractiveness and is currently in the edit acceptance process with the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.
Jun 13, 2006 - 2:34:00 AM

Health : Aging
Celebrating old age by making a difference in society
The new mantra for the pensioners and the ageing millions in the country is not to give in to despair but celebrate life by using acquired skills to provide a helping hand to others, say experts.
Apr 18, 2006 - 7:10:00 AM

Health : Aging
Loneliness can increase blood pressure
Loneliness may up the blood pressure in older people, say scientists, leading to heart disease, stroke and many other health problems.
Mar 30, 2006 - 3:01:00 PM

Health : Aging
Elderly need to exercise more to keep fit
People in their 60s and 70s may need to perform more physical activities or exercise to keep themselves fit, says a study.
Mar 27, 2006 - 12:36:00 PM

Health : Aging
World Alzheimer’s Day to raise awareness of vascular dementia
The Alzheimer’s Society has launched a new initiative today – World Alzheimer’s Day - to raise awareness of vascular dementia. It is the second most common form of dementia in the UK but many people have never heard of the condition.
Sep 21, 2005 - 7:25:00 PM

Health : Aging
Gender Age Gap Narrows in US
Life expectancy for Americans has reached an all-time high, according to the latest U.S. mortality statistics released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar 18, 2005 - 4:47:00 PM

Health : Aging
Fish Oil Reverses Age-Related Ailments
University of Bradford student Samantha Little has been awarded a Young Investigators Award at an international congress for her work on the effect of fish oil on the ageing brain.
Oct 26, 2004 - 1:36:00 AM

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