Old Age

Mahabharat Actor Satish Kaul, "Struggling For Basic Needs" In Lockdown, Asks For Help

Entertainment | Edited by Nilanjana Basu | Thursday May 21, 2020

"I'm struggling for medicines, groceries and basic needs. I appeal to the industry people to help me," Satish Kaul told PTI

Delhi Zoo Confirms White Tigress Who Died Tests Negative For COVID-19

Delhi News | ANI | Saturday April 25, 2020

Delhi Zoo officials stated that Kalpana, a white tigress which died of acute renal failure and other complications related to old age, was found negative for COVID-19.

For Prized Bull's Burial, Tamil Nadu Village Ignores Social Distancing

Tamil Nadu News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 17, 2020

Some 200 people defied coronavirus lockdown to pay their last respects to a bull adored for his race-winning heroics and revered as a deity in Tamil Nadu, an official said Thursday. "Mooli" died of old age on Sunday, sparking an outpouring of grief -- including a funeral procession and lavish burial ceremony, complete with fireworks -- in a village...

Excessive Drinking Adds Fat To The Waistline, Says Study

Debika Chakraborty | Wednesday April 8, 2020

If you are over 50, excessive drinking will add 4cm fat to your waistline which will lead to many health issues, warns a study

Experiencing Heartbreak Or Violence Shape How You Grow Old, Says A Study

Swirlster Staff | Tuesday March 17, 2020

A range of life inequalities and hardships are linked to physical and mental health inequalities in later life

Chennai School Spends 5 Lakh To Save 80-Year-Old Tree, Home To Parrots

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 26, 2020

The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School in Chennai has spent around five lakh rupees to save an 80-year-old Rain Tree on it's campus. The tree at the centre of the campus that had turned weak a few years ago due to old age, now has iron girders supporting it erected over a concrete foundation to prevent it from falling.

Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Frailty And Cognitive Decline In Old Age: Study 

Sushmita Sengupta | Tuesday February 18, 2020

The beneficial changes to the gut microbiome may do wonders for the elderly, the researchers suggested.

Do You Eat Walnuts Regularly? They May Help You To Have Sharper Mind In Old Age

Somdatta Saha | Wednesday January 29, 2020

A study found that walnut consumption by healthy elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over two years.

Kerala Couple Marry After Falling In Love At Old Age Home, Photos Viral

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 30, 2019

Twitteratti on Sunday tweeted congratulatory messages as an old couple staying put in a government-run old age home in Kerala tied the knot.

Delhi’s Oldest Voter Bachan Singh Dies Aged 111

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 23, 2019

Delhi's oldest voter - Bachan Singh - who made news when he voted at a polling booth in Sant Garh this year in the general election, died on Monday at the ripe old age of 111.

PM Narendra Modi Mourns Shriram Lagoo: 'His Work Will Be Remembered For Years To Come'

Entertainment | Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Wednesday December 18, 2019

"Through the years, he enthralled audiences with outstanding performances," wrote PM Narendra Modi

Unhealthy Diet May Cause Vision Impairment In Old Age: Study

Neha Grover | Friday December 13, 2019

If you want to have sound vision in old age, inculcate healthy eating habits as early as possible. The study by University at Buffalo claims to have discovered that people eating more of processed foods, red meat, fried foods, refined grains and high-fat dairy may be three times more at risk of a age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Healthy Plant-Based Diets May Limit The Risk Of Cognitive Decline In Old Age

Neha Grover | Thursday November 28, 2019

Healthy plant-based diets have proved to be of significant value in delaying or curbing brain-related issues. These findings suggest that maintaining a healthy dietary pattern is important for the prevention of onset and delay of cognitive impairment.

Diet Change In Old Age May Lead To Longevity: Study

Deeksha Sarin | Wednesday October 30, 2019

Diet Plan: According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Metabolism, reduced intake of food in both humans and animals may improve health in their old age, further leading to longevity.

Woman Helps Old Age Residents "Explore" World With Goggle Headsets

World News | Lauren Lumpkin, The Washington Post | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Jim Halsey, 83, has traveled to Japan and South Korea, through Europe and Central America. One recent day, he squatted in a narrow, wooden boat and watched as an elephant trudged through a swamp in Botswana.