Cleverer siblings outlive less bright claims new survey

NEW YORK: Intelligent people live longer because they have fewer mutated genes, new research has shown for the first time.

In a study of twins, 95 per cent of the link between intelligence and lifespan was genetic, with smarter siblings outliving their “dumber” counterparts.

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The six hundred and forty-third entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

“Our new assisted living building will feature 12 one-bedroom units and 20 deluxe studios, which will create a state-of-the-art community as well as meet the market demand Read More »

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Hospice care may start later for patients in assisted living

CHICAGO: Hospice care may start closer to the end of life for residents of assisted living facilities than for people receiving care at home, a recent study finds.

Assisted living facility residents may also be less likely to receive opiate painkillers to ease discomfort in Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

LOS ANGELES: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing Read More »

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