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Air Pollution Significantly Impacts Sleep Quality in Older Adults

An international review of 25 studies involving 1.2 million people over 45 in six countries revealed a strong link between long-term exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollutants and poor sleep quality, highlighting the need to expand clean-air policies.

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sueddeutsche.de
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80-Year-Old Refugee Dies After Suffering Inoperable Brain Hemorrhage in Germany

An 80-year-old female refugee who recently arrived in Germany from a war-torn country suffered a stroke, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain hemorrhage, and subsequently passed away.

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dw.com
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Extreme Heat Increases Medication Risks and Mortality

Extreme heat intensifies medication side effects, particularly in the elderly, causing increased mortality from heatstroke and related complications; individual dose adjustments are crucial, and future research must consider regional variations in heat exposure.

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Home Invasion Leaves Father and Son Injured, Sparking Debate on Self-Defense Laws

An 84-year-old man and his son were injured while confronting a knife-wielding intruder who broke into their Melbourne home on Sunday night; the incident highlights a rise in burglaries in Victoria, prompting calls for stronger self-defense laws.

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Elderly Choking Incidents Highlight Need for Research on Anti-Choking Devices

An 88-year-old man choked on bread in Rhode Island in 2019, highlighting the risk of choking for the elderly; firefighters saved his life using Magill forceps, while anti-choking devices are gaining popularity but require further research to confirm their effectiveness.

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welt.de
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Hamburg Flu Deaths Double in 2024/25 Season

During the 2024/25 flu season in Hamburg, Germany, influenza infections more than doubled to 8,863 cases, resulting in 133 deaths compared to 4,010 cases and 65 deaths the previous year; this increase reflects a nationwide trend, with a low vaccination rate among the elderly exacerbating the impact.

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sueddeutsche.de
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82-Year-Old German Man on Trial for Murder of Partner

An 82-year-old man in Germany is on trial for the murder of his partner on November 15, 2024, in Hammelburg, allegedly strangling her while suffering from vascular dementia and severe emotional distress, although his children describe their relationship as harmonious.

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dw.com
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Extreme Heat Increases Drug Side Effects, Leading to Higher Mortality Rates

The World Health Organization estimates 490,000 annual deaths due to extreme heat, with rising numbers linked to intensified drug side effects, particularly among elderly polypharmacy patients, impacting balance, coordination, and causing falls.

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kathimerini.gr
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\"Heat Waves Exacerbate Medication Risks for Millions of Americans\"\

Rising summer heat waves, now three times more frequent than in the 1960s, pose health risks for Americans taking medications affecting thermoregulation, as many drugs can increase vulnerability to heat or reduce efficacy in hot temperatures.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Confusion Over NHS Shingles Vaccine Leaves Thousands Unprotected

Widespread confusion regarding NHS shingles vaccine eligibility in the UK leaves thousands of over-65s unprotected against the painful and potentially fatal virus, despite the vaccine's 90% effectiveness, due to unclear eligibility criteria and insufficient public awareness campaigns.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Restarts Barrier-Free Housing Funding

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is restarting its €2 million program to fund barrier-free home renovations, offering up to €4,500 per apartment for accessibility improvements, responding to demands from disability groups and reflecting the state's aging population.

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taz.de
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Ageism in German Language: Negative Connotations and Societal Impact

A German-language article analyzes ageist language used to describe older people, revealing negative connotations in compound words like "Rentnerboom" and metaphors comparing older populations to natural disasters, contrasting this with the lack of similar negative language for younger demographics.

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