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Can Old People Be Taught New Technology Tricks? Latest IT Survey Results Will Shock You! [VIDEO]

Aug 05, 2016 AM EDT New study reveals that older people use technlogy more effectively than the youger ones. The conclusions eventually bring down the age-old belief that older people become inefficient in work.

Acupuncture Ineffective in Older People, Study

Oct 01, 2014 AM EDT Acupuncture does not benefit patients older than 50 years with moderate or severe chronic knee pain, according to a University of Melbourne study.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Effective in Treating Sleep Apnea in Older People, Study

Aug 27, 2014 AM EDT Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective in treating sleep apnea in older people, according to a study led by Imperial College London.

Intense Physical Activity Lowers Irregular Heartbeat among Older Women, Study

Aug 22, 2014 AM EDT Older women can engage in intense physical activity to lower the chances of developing life-threatening irregular heartbeat, according to a study by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Poor Sleep Increases Suicide Risk in Older Adults, Study

Aug 14, 2014 AM EDT Older adults suffering from sleep deprivation are more likely to commit suicide than those with good night's sleep, according to a new study by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Vision and Hearing Problems Make Older Adults less Social, Study

Aug 11, 2014 AM EDT Older adults with vision and hearing problems refrain from actively participating in various events and activities, according to a University of Southern Denmark study.

Manchester Researchers Develop Effective Procedure to Diagnose Lung Cancer in Older Patients

Aug 05, 2014 AM EDT The University of Manchester researchers have found a safe and effective procedure to diagnose lung cancer in older patients.

Stress, Hostility and Depression Increase Stroke Risk in Older Adults, Study

Jul 12, 2014 AM EDT Stress, hostility and depression increase the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack in middle-aged and older adults, according to a University of Minnesota study.

Divorce Rates in Older Couples Higher When Wives Fall Sick, Study

May 02, 2014 AM EDT Older married couples are more likely to get divorced if the wife develops a serious health condition than the husband, according to a University of Michigan study.

Older People Continue To Face Age Discrimination, London Study

Oct 17, 2013 AM EDT Older people facing age discrimination in everyday life is common throughout the world. Even though time and again we are told to give them preference and act patiently with them, the age ...

Constant Exposure to Aircraft Noise Triggers Cardiovascular Diseases in Older People, Study

Oct 10, 2013 AM EDT Apart from hearing impairment, older people living next to airports, also face increased risk of suffering from heart problems, according to a study conducted by researchers at the at the Harvard ...

Delivering Babies Under Age 30 Causes More Childhood Deaths, UK Study

Sep 30, 2013 AM EDT Children born to young mothers (under age 30) are more likely to die in childhood than those born to older mums, according to a research led by University College of London, Institute of Child Health.

High Potency Statin Drugs Prevent Dementia in Older People, Study

Sep 03, 2013 AM EDT Statins, the most common dug prescribed to prevent cholesterol, heart attacks and strokes, can help prevent dementia in older people when administered in high doses, according to research presented at ...

Drinking Wine in Moderation Can Lower Risk Of Depression, Spanish Study

Sep 02, 2013 AM EDT Drinking two to seven glasses of wine per week can lower depression risk in middle-aged and older people, according to a Spanish study conducted by researchers from the University of Navarra.

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