Benefits of Exercise in the Elderly: Doing Something is Better than NothingKim Wilson
Technologyismakingpeoplelivelonger In1900,lifeexpectancywasonly45yearsintheworld,and todaythefigureisrisingto66.TheUnitedNationspopulation agencyhassettheagelimitfortheelderly"above85."The dramaticincreaseinhumanlongevityhasbeenattributedtothe rapiddevelopmentofmedicalscienceinthe20thcenturyand thesignificantimprovement...
The proliferation of the internet and mobile phones has rendered them essential in the contemporary era. Despite this, the elderly populace is often excluded from such technological advancements. I think inadequate comprehension and util...
There is an abundance of evidence supporting the claim that physical activity enhances the quality of life in both elderly men and women. These benefits extend well beyond the cardiovascular system and are not limited to those who get into the habit of exercise on a regular basis at a young ...
In large part, such concern has resulted from the relative paucity of evidence confirming the safety of anticoagulant use in the elderly (particularly in the very old) and reflects the discrepancy between the populations studied in clinical trials and those in real-life clinical practice . For ...
Successfully integrating AI into the healthcare system in a timely and ethical manner will require new models of collaboration, investment in foundational technologies and talent, and a scaled approach to risk management. By implementing the technology at scale and mitigating risk, healthcare l...
Receiving touch is of critical importance, as many studies have shown that touch promotes mental and physical well-being. We conducted a pre-registered (PROSPERO: CRD42022304281) systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis encompassing 137 studies in
Because of population aging, prevention of CV disease in the elderly is relevant. In elderly patients with previous CV events, the use of statins is recommended by guidelines, whereas the benefits of these drugs in elderly subjects without previous CV events are still debated. Methods Randomized ...
With limited doses among low-income countries, prioritizing the elderly who are at high risk of dying, together with the key front-line workforce who are at high risk of exposure is projected to be economically beneficial (e.g., 0.9%~3.4% annual GDP in India). Our results reveal how ...
Receiving touch is of critical importance, as many studies have shown that touch promotes mental and physical well-being. We conducted a pre-registered (PROSPERO: CRD42022304281) systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis encompassing 137 studies in the meta-analysis and 75 additional studies in...