Category: Elderly
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Brazilian Scientists Awarded for Alzheimer’s Research
Scientists from all over the world are trying to find new approaches to Alzheimer’s disease, and two Brazilian laboratories have been standing out in this race. Recently, researchers Mychael Lourenço, from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and Wagner Brum, from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), were awarded by…
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The Magic of the Circus
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Men, Teenager, United States, WomenSaturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Biblioteca Brasileira de Nova York, a special event celebrates Circus Day and honors one of the most traditional and enchanting artistic expressions of Brazilian culture. The choice of date is symbolic: in Brazil, Circus Day is celebrated on March 27, in homage to Abelardo Pinto, the famous…
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5 Ways to Resist the Temptation to Keep Looking at Your Phone
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in children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Health, Internet, Men, Technology, Teenager, United States, WomenSo you want to reclaim your time and attention by spending less time on your phone. How do you do that when your phone is designed to hook you and keep you scrolling? Life Kit spoke with experts in behavioral science, psychology, and technology for practical advice. The key, according to them, is to find…
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5 Ways to Resist the Urge to Keep Staring at Your Phone
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So, you want to reclaim your time and attention by spending less time on your phone. How do you do that when your phone is designed to capture your attention and keep you scrolling? Life Kit spoke with experts in behavioral science, psychology, and technology for real-world practical advice. The key, they say, is to…
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Aging Population Drives Growth in Home Care Businesses
The aging of the Brazilian population is already beginning to change the profile of businesses in the country and open new avenues for entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of micro and small companies focused on support and assistance for the elderly and patients at home grew 74%, according to research by the Brazilian…
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Population aging drives growth in home care companies
The aging of the Brazilian population is already beginning to change the profile of businesses in the country and open new avenues for entrepreneurship. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of micro and small companies focused on support and assistance for the elderly and patients at home grew 74%, according to a survey by the…
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More than 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians jumped 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population was overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data was released this week by the Ministry of Health and…
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Over 60% of Brazilians are overweight
Overweight among Brazilians increased by 20 percentage points in 18 years. In 2024, 62.6% of the population were overweight, compared to 42.6% in 2006. Obesity (body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m²) doubled, rising from 11.8% to 25.7% of the population. The data were released this week by the Ministry of Health…
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Can Exercises and Anti-Inflammatories Combat Aging? A Study Aims to Find Out
There’s a new study underway to test whether it’s possible to ward off age-related diseases with an innovative combination of high-intensity interval training and anti-inflammatory medications and supplements. The small study includes healthy older adults aged 65 to 80 who agreed to try HIIT training, which includes short bursts of cardiovascular exercises mixed with resistance…
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Can physical exercise and anti-inflammatories delay aging? A study seeks to discover
A new study is underway to test whether it is possible to delay age-related diseases with an innovative combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and anti-inflammatory medications and supplements. The small study includes healthy adults aged 65 to 80 who agreed to try HIIT training, which includes brief periods of cardiovascular exercises combined with resistance…