Cycling Boosts Health in Older Adults Amid Calls for Safer Infrastructure
A review highlights cycling's physical and mental health benefits for seniors, while urging safer bike infrastructure to mitigate injury risks.
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Cycling Boosts Health in Older Adults Amid Calls for Safer Infrastructure
A review highlights cycling's physical and mental health benefits for seniors, while urging safer bike infrastructure to mitigate injury risks.
Muscles Key to Metabolism, Longevity, and Healthy Aging, Experts Say
Active muscles release beneficial substances that support metabolism and healthy aging, while experts emphasize daily movement and lifestyle habits for longevity.
Baden-Württemberg Invests €1.6 Million in Telemedicine to Improve Elderly Care in Nursing Homes
Baden-Württemberg allocates €1.6 million to expand telemedicine projects in nursing homes, improving elderly care through virtual doctor visits and integrating these innovations into standard healthcare.
Family Christmas Visits as a Key Moment to Spot Health Signals in Elderly Relatives
Christmas family visits provide a vital opportunity to notice health warning signs in elderly relatives, while EHEC outbreak concerns in Germany have recently subsided.
Hospitalizations in Rheinland-Pfalz Rise in 2024 but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Hospital stays in Rheinland-Pfalz increased by 2.6% in 2024 to about 931,000 but remain below pre-pandemic levels, with circulatory diseases and heart failure leading admissions.
Viral Infections Dramatically Increase Cardiovascular Risks in Older Adults, Study Shows
A meta-study highlights how viral infections like flu and COVID-19 significantly elevate heart attack and stroke risks in older adults, urging vaccination for prevention.
Health and Care Week Kicks Off in Oberspreewald-Lausitz
The 12th Health and Care Week in Oberspreewald-Lausitz is set to begin, focusing on aging and health.