Seniors
Rethinking the need for calcium and vitamin D supplementation
Researchers find that calcium and vitamin D supplements for senior citizens may not be as helpful as we thought.
Seniors, you can walk, not run, to play football
Here are six reasons why older people should take up walking football.
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
In eastern Uganda's Jinja district, groups of older women have embraced cricket as a way to stay physically active and socially connected later in life.
Helping seniors stay safe in the heat
Older adults are one of the vulnerable groups at higher risk of falling ill due to hot weather.
‘I don’t want to give up’: Graduating after 50 years
After a circuitous journey, he proved it by graduating in December from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock at 67.
Seniors, babysit your grandchildren for your brain
Preventing dementia might be one of the unexpected side effects of taking care of your grandchildren.
Extra benefits when senior citizens get vaccinated
Older adults who get their recommended vaccines may be getting protection far beyond the diseases the vaccines target.
From the Vault: Hip fractures in the elderly, like Tun Mahathir, are serious
They tend to happen due to weakened bones caused by osteoporosis as one ages.
Why am I feeling weaker as I get older?
This is likely due to a condition known as sarcopenia; however, this is not an inevitable part of ageing and can be reversed.
Heart And Soul: Granny’s got her groove back
Today's grandmothers are a different breed. They head to the park for morning exercise, go for facials, scroll through social media during pedicures and travel to exotic destinations. I know – I am one.
