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This small pilot study aimed to see if wearing non-slip socks could improve walking speed in older hospital patients who need physical therapy. The study planned to include people aged 75 and older who arrived without proper footwear. However, only one person enrolled, and the st…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped. Researchers used brain scans to see if stimulati…

This study looked at how the body handles heat in people aged 65 and older with COPD. Researchers measured body temperature and lung function to understand risks during heat waves. Only one person took part before the study was stopped, so results are very limited.

This small study tested a non-drug program to improve sleep and thinking in older adults with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's. The program combined bright light therapy and a special type of sleep coaching. The goal was to see if the approach was practical and could hel…

This study looked at how a standardized ashwagandha supplement is absorbed and processed in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers measured levels of active compounds in the blood after taking the supplement. The goal was to gather safety and processing information, not to…