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Experts recommend regular eye checkups to the elderly to prevent serious eye diseases and maintain eye health
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Training the brain through different activities can help the elderly to keep it healthy and active
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The number of centenarians in the world is expected to more than double over the next decade
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Joint problems in the hip and knees affect the gait of many older people. Hence the importance of using assistive devices and getting regular health check-ups for the bones, ears and eyes
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Treating the underlying issue and creating a friendly environment can help in treating the syndrome
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Regular physical activity or exercise holds the secret to staying young. It helps you remain physically and mentally agile, manage the symptoms of ageing better and lead a disease-free life
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Loss of teeth is a common occurrence among the elderly. Dentures are an absolute saviour, bringing back lost smiles apart from the ability to chew
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria may lead to a urinary tract infection or even temporary renal failure for some individuals
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Elderly people must not ignore hemorrhoids — commonly called piles — especially when there is bleeding without pain
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Gangrene in older adults can pose several health risks if not treated in time. Experts share insights on how to tackle this condition
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Older adults can develop a hunchback because of weak bones and reduced spine flexibility. Exercises like stretching and yoga can help manage it
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Laughter therapy works wonders for the elderly -- by boosting the immune system, protecting the heart, relieving pain and improving mood
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Pain in the knee joints can have an adverse impact on normal life and is one of the most common medical problems affecting the ageing population
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Moral and medical support are the best ways to help senior citizens cope with age-related hearing loss
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Limiting water intake, peeing before going out and keeping the bladder half full are the ways to avoid stress urinary incontinence
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Damage from over exposure to sunlight is the most significant and detrimental of all external factors that trigger ageing of the skin.
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As life expectancy increases, more elderly people are likely to be diagnosed with degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis that cause severe pain and disability
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A weak bladder is common among the elderly, particularly in those above 80. Here’s what urinary incontinence means and how it can be managed and treated
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Doctors say maintaining a healthy amount of physical activity throughout life decreases the probability of developing mobility issues in later days
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We talk to N S Dattatreya, the 94-year-old Bengaluru runner who has shown the world that age is just a number
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The therapeutic quality of music shows its effect in five core areas – cognitive, physical, emotional, social and behavioural health
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Fewer dirty dishes, smaller grocery bills, less laundry, more space and lots of me-time. Is that what the empty nest experience is now all about?
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Though poor posture can lead to cervical spondylosis, pain specialists say that ageing is the primary reason behind the condition. However, early diagnosis can arrest and even reverse it
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Produced from the pineal gland, melatonin is known to promote sleep and maintain the sleep-wake cycle. Happiest Health speaks to experts to understand the sleep hormone better
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While sleep changes don't always indicate a problem, ageing makes it difficult to recover from lost sleep

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