The risk of developing long COVID is significantly lower following an infection with the Omicron variant than after an infection with earlier coronavirus variants.
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Long COVID: Lower Risk After An Omicron Infection
Posted on 21 September 2023.
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Many Older Adults Want RSV Vaccine, Poll Shows
Posted on 18 September 2023.
The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines have started to arrive at pharmacies and clinics.
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Hobbies Linked To Lower Depression Levels
Posted on 14 September 2023.
Hobbies are linked to fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, self-reported health and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and over, and this holds true across 16 countries on three continents, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
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More Older Adults Use Patient Portals, But Access, Attitudes Vary Widely
Posted on 28 August 2023.
Far more older adults these days log on to secure websites or apps to connect with their health information or have a virtual health care appointment, compared with five years ago, a new poll shows.
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Multivitamin Improves Memory In Older Adults
Posted on 23 August 2023.
Many older people take vitamins or dietary supplements under the assumption that they will help maintain general health. But studies that have tested whether they improve memory and brain function have been mixed
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Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis Common Among Older Women
Posted on 17 August 2023.
A study of more than 50,000 women found that continued breast cancer screening after age 70 was associated with a greater incidence of cancer that likely would not have caused symptoms in the patient’s lifetime.
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