Elderly women

Consuming this diet may boost bones density in postmenopausal women

A new study suggests that postmenopausal women should consume a Mediterranean diet as it may boost their bones and muscle mass.

Mar 20, 2018, 10:37 AM IST

Air pollution increases death in elderly women

The findings indicated that the risk was higher in elderly, who were low-income, female, or Black.Senior study author Francesca Dominici said that this the most comprehensive study of short-term exposure to pollution and mortality."We found that the mortality rate increases almost linearly as air pollution increases. 

Dec 27, 2017, 13:34 PM IST

No country for old women: China refuses visa to elderly Indian runner

Man Kaur, dubbed the "miracle from Chandigarh" after winning the 100-metres gold at the World Masters Games in Auckland in April, had been training hard for the competition at home in Punjab state.

Sep 26, 2017, 17:09 PM IST

Air pollution capable of elevating dementia risk in elderly women

The findings showed the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) -- coming from power and automobile plants -- could invade the brain and wreak havoc in older women who live in these places.

Feb 01, 2017, 13:26 PM IST