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Fiber supplements can help older adults maintain regular bowel movements and support digestive health. In this roundup, we’ve researched and tested the best fiber supplements for elderly ...

The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Aron is co-clinical coordinator of the VA Health Services Research ...

Parkinson's disease has been getting increased attention in the media, but misinformation abounds. Here, a Parkinson's expert ...

When the elderly stop eating, it can cause weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, potentially leading to serious health problems, including a risk for increased mortality and impaired immune ...

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with 7.9 crore people having vision impairment and nearly 13.7 crore have near vision loss. We must highlight how we can protect the vision of our elderly family members and help them lead ...

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Tree loss in Bolivia increased hugely in 2019 because of fires that spread out of control Older, carbon-rich tropical forests continue to be lost at a frightening rate, according to satellite data.