![How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696586097_virtualhuman.jpg)
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![AI 'ageism' could seriously impact elderly health: WHO AI 'ageism' could seriously impact elderly health: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644472281_ElderlyPeople.jpg)
AI 'ageism' could seriously impact elderly health: WHO
AI technologies hold enormous potential for improving care for older people, but they also carry significant risk, WHO said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![William Shatner to be oldest astronaut at 90, here's how space tourism could affect older people William Shatner to be oldest astronaut at 90, here's how space tourism could affect older people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634090394_shatner.jpg)
William Shatner to be oldest astronaut at 90, here's how space tourism could affect older people
With commercial spaceflight companies now taking older people to space, it's time to consider the potential physical impact space flight might have on them.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Over 2 million in England may have had long COVID, study finds Over 2 million in England may have had long COVID, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608713339_covidLondon.jpg)
Over 2 million in England may have had long COVID, study finds
The findings suggested older people were more likely to suffer long COVID, with a 3.5 pct increase in likelihood with each decade of life.
Thu Jun 24 2021
![Delayed second Pfizer COVID-19 shot produces more antibodies - Study Delayed second Pfizer COVID-19 shot produces more antibodies - Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615173140_Pfizer.jpg)
Delayed second Pfizer COVID-19 shot produces more antibodies - Study
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine generates antibody responses three-and-a-half times larger in older people when a second dose is delayed.
Thu May 13 2021
![WHO urges countries to donate COVID-19 vaccines as supplies tighten WHO urges countries to donate COVID-19 vaccines as supplies tighten](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616805940_VACCINE.jpg)
WHO urges countries to donate COVID-19 vaccines as supplies tighten
10 million doses needed immediately to inoculate healthcare workers and older people as a stop-gap measure.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![What you need to know about the coronavirus right now What you need to know about the coronavirus right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616047552_COVID.jpg)
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Lancet medical journal says older people are more prone to reinfection of COVID-19 than younger people.
Thu Mar 18 2021
![WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611039977_oldpeople.jpg)
WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first
The World Health Organisation chief says it's "not right" that younger, healthier adults in wealthy countries get vaccinated against COVID-19 before older people.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![William urges public to follow Queen's example and get jab William urges public to follow Queen's example and get jab](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610856659_Queen.jpg)
William urges public to follow Queen's example and get jab
British authorities have made vaccinating older people their first priority because they are most at risk of dying from COVID-19.
Sun Jan 17 2021
![Sanofi and GSK delay COVID-19 vaccine, marking setback for global fight Sanofi and GSK delay COVID-19 vaccine, marking setback for global fight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607681654_GSK.jpg)
Sanofi and GSK delay COVID-19 vaccine, marking setback for global fight
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said clinical trials of their COVID-19 vaccine showed an insufficient immune response in older people, delaying its launch to late next year.
Fri Dec 11 2020
![WHO message to youth on coronavirus: 'You are not invincible' WHO message to youth on coronavirus: 'You are not invincible'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584759573_WHO.jpg)
WHO message to youth on coronavirus: 'You are not invincible'
Although older people are hardest hit, younger people are not spared.
Sat Mar 21 2020
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1 in 6 new US cases are people older than 50
Thousands of people 50 and older are diagnosed with HIV each year in the United States.
Thu Apr 07 2016
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Switzerland is the best address for older people
Switzerland came out on top, followed by Norway, Sweden, Germany and Canada in that order.
Thu Sep 10 2015
![Tea's benefits extend to old bones: Japan researchers Tea's benefits extend to old bones: Japan researchers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/51424789373_295x200.jpg)
Tea's benefits extend to old bones: Japan researchers
Drinking a lot of black tea could help treat osteoporosis, a bone condition affecting older people.
Wed Feb 25 2015
![How house chores can help the heart: study How house chores can help the heart: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/71369411728_295x200.jpg)
How house chores can help the heart: study
A study in Sweden found that older people who were physically active around the house stayed healthier longer.
Tue Oct 29 2013