Origin of the name Lincoln: Transferred use of the surname derived from the city of Lincoln in northeastern England. The name is found written in Latin in the 7th century as Lindum Colonia, which is probably a Latinate rendering of the Welsh llyn (lake, pool) and the Latin colonia (colony). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Yoga Regimen Can Improve Balance, Mobility For Elderly People. Yoga can be effective in reducing the risk of falls and promoting independence in older age. New Delhi: Participation in yoga programmes can improve balance and boost physical mobility of people aged over 60 years, a study today claimed.
Loss of vision among the elderly is a major health care problem: approximately one in three elderly persons has some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65.1 Vision impairment is associated with a decreased ability to perform activities of daily living and an increased risk for depression.2 This article reviews the four most common causes of vision impairment in the elderly: age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy.3, 4 Presenting symptoms ...