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AIIA Report Indicates Encouraging Improvements in Quality of Life and Cognitive Health Among Elderly in Faridabad
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The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has released findings from a community-based Ayurveda programme conducted in Faridabad district, Haryana, targeting the physical and mental health of elderly individuals. Implemented under AIIA's Public Health Initiative, the project screened thousands of elderly participants and administered Ayurveda-based medicines, noting improvements in quality of life, Agnibala, bone mineral density, cognitive assessments, and specific biomarkers. The project report was submitted to an expert committee following a presentation workshop at AIIA, which also highlighted the need for further scientific evaluation and wider public health outreach for older populations.