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What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?
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What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Mar 31 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM A recent study published in the PLOS ONE Journal aimed to determine the association of mental health issues associated with body mass index (BMI) and gender in the oldest old population. Recently, a high global prevalence of obesity has become a major public health concern....

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Seven hours of sleep is optimal in middle and old age, say, researchers

Sleep plays an important role in enabling cognitive function and maintaining good psychological health. It also helps keep the brain healthy by removing waste products. As we get older, we often see alterations in our sleep patterns, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep and decreased quantity and quality of sleep. It is thought that these...