November 17, 2008 — Editor's note: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the elderly is highly prevalent and frequently overlaps with congestive heart failure and diabetes, posing unique challenges for the ...

In 2023, life expectancy in Korea will be 83.6 years, the third highest among OECD countries, and it is steadily increasing every year. As the proportion of the elderly population increases, the ...

Dependence in ADL 2.16 (1.42–3.30) 1.60 (1.20–2.14) 1.04 (0.86–1.25) <0.001 Lack of physical activity 2.20 (1.39–3.48) 1.78 (1.37–2.32) 1.10 (0.92–1.32) <0.001 Falls 2.04 (1.26–3.31) 1.06 (0.78–1.43) ...

The aging population around the world has particular needs. These requirements range from medical to social, and the elderly in particular need assistance that public policy can address. Public policy ...

Chromosome tips, called telomeres, have long fascinated geneticists because they protect chromosomes from degradation. And recent research has revealed another vital role for telomeres: As they shrink ...

In 2023, life expectancy in Korea will be 83.6 years, the third highest among OECD countries, and it is steadily increasing every year. As the proportion of the elderly population increases, the ...

If you look up ways to improve your brain health, you'll probably be met with a handful of questionable, not-so-scientific ways to lower dementia risk. And if you keep scrolling, you're bound to find ...

Note: Articles may be assigned to more than one subject area, as a result the sum of the subject research outputs may not equal the overall research outputs. Identify research insights to guide ...

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern Carolina Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping ...