HealthBeing able to stand on one leg turns out to be a better indicator of aging than strength and walking, according to research.
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300,000 people in Sweden live in loneliness
Sweden"I don't have anyone left, they're all gone", says Margareta, 91.
Swedish elderly face rejection from nursing homes
Sweden"Is the idea that I should stay here and be alone until I die?" asks 93-year-old Ingrid.
One in four Swedes over 60 feel lonely
SwedenLoneliness is associated with an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
Blueberries may improve health in the elderly
ScienceBlueberries may help improve blood vessel function and cognitive ability in older people, according to a new study.
Digitalisation excludes elderly people
Sweden"In Sweden, bank ID is a clear example", says researcher Sofia Alexopoulou at Örebro University, who compared the situation for older people in Sweden and Greece.
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