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Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:43:11 +0000

The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly in the US over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear.read more

Dignity Counts When Caring For Older People

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:56:29 +0000

Older people feel that their health problems pose a challenge to their sense of independence, dignity and identity and sometimes the health care they are given makes things worse.

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Green tea could be secret to healthy old age, study suggests

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:44:55 +0000

Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.
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Anxiety therapy less effective in older adults, US study

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:50:29 +0000

A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than oth
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Lifestyle and ageing behind projected 72% rise in cancers

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:56:05 +0000

IRELAND’S AGEING population, a significant increase in the numbers of people living in Ireland and lifestyle factors are behind a projected increase in cancers.
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Recently published research briefings from CARDI

Nicola_Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:29:08 +0000