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Upstart Indian shipper helps get Russian oil to world markets: WSJ
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Gatik Ship Management is among the most active of the upstart companies that have snapped up aging oil tankers to replace Western-owned ships no longer dealing with Russia, the WSJ said. That parallel fleet is helping Moscow get crude to buyers in Asia, the Journal added.
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China re-assessing labour policies amid shrinking population
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
A labour shortage will automatically strengthen the labouring Chinese demand for decent work hours and pay. But once labour becomes costly, it will reduce the benefits of manufacturing accruing to the government and impact exports.
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US dollar gains strength as Chinese Yuan depreciates amid its shrinking ec
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Notably, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, people see the dollar as the safe place to put their money in, avoiding risks; not the Chinese Yuan.
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Research: Hypertension drugs could be repurposed to delay ageing
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Researchers have found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow aging.
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Social isolation is a risk factor for dementia in older adults: Study
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health have significantly added to evidence that social isolation is a significant risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling (noninstitutionalized) older adults in two studies using nationall
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Study finds how retirement plans affect cognitive performance in older peo
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Researchers from the State University of New York's Binghamton University found that early retirement can hasten cognitive impairment in older people.
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Research explores how exercise preserves physical fitness during aging
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Exercise may be the most powerful anti-aging intervention known to science and has been proven to protect against a wide array of diseases.
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Good Hydration is associated with healthy ageing: Study
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
According to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine, adults who stay hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get enough fluids.
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Stress speeds up immune ageing: Study
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
According to a new USC study, stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors, and discrimination accelerates immune system ageing, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and illness from infections like COVID-19.
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Unveiling the mysteries of senescent cells and their effect on aging and h
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Multiple researchers at the Jackson Laboratory are taking part in an ambitious research program spanning several top research institutions to study senescent cells. Senescent cells stop dividing in response to stressors and seemingly have a role to play in human health and the aging process.
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Study finds stress accelerates immune aging
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination, accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study.
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Premature brain aging is associated with white matter hyperintensity load:
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Brain age is an MRI-derived estimate of brain tissue loss that has a similar pattern to aging-related atrophy. White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are neuroimaging markers of small vessel disease and may represent subtle signs of brain compromise.
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