Author: Global Health Aging
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Monthly News Roundup – October 2016
Last month, the publication focused on Europe and Australia. Have you ever been to Paris? If no, it should be on your bucket list! Many ageing meetings are currently underway but from November 18-20, the 4th Annual World Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology – 2016 will be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The conference presents the latest research…
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Does Participation in Organized Sports Help Australia’s Older People?
With the conclusion of the Summer Olympics last month, there is an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and physical prowess of the athletes who competed. Sports and wellness are important for the human body especially given the decreasing participation rates in physical activity and increasing rates of chronic disease worldwide. While the benefits of…
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Population Aging and Urbanization in Europe
Cities are seeing a rise in ageing populations. In the European Union (EU), 75 percent of residents live in urban areas. As urban populations continue to rise, more and more people will grow into old age. For instance, the over age 65 group makes up 20-27 percent of the population in cities inside Portugal, Italy,…
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