Tag: Sophie Okolo
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What can a simple fruit fly teach us about ageing?
A recent study could lead to interventions that extend human lifespan and improve health in our later years. Based on new evidence regarding a DNA-based theory of ageing, this field aims to attenuate diseases of ageing such as cancer, hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease. Ageing research dates back many years, but thanks to scientists at the Buck Institute…
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Exercise, Hip Hop-eration and the Impact of Dance on New Zealand’s Elderly
As people age, body systems and cognitive functional abilities decline at various levels. A person’s mobility is also compromised, making it hard to maintain balance, strength and stability. It is widely known that exercise contributes to increased longevity as well as a diverse range of benefits that promote optimal and holistic health for all. The…
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Menopausal Experiences Among Major Ethnic Groups in the U.S.
The world’s population is rapidly aging and women make up the majority of seniors in every country due to their higher life expectancy. There will be over 60 million peri- and post-menopausal women in the United States by 2030 and about 1.2 billion throughout the world. Menopause Experiences in the United States In the U.S.,…
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