Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or assisting with household chores—tend to experience better moods in daily life. New research from the…
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Nutritional Therapy Outperforms Medication in Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent condition characterised by abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation, occurring in varying…
Revolutionary Advances in Combatting Fat and Inflammation: Groundbreaking Compounds Developed by Scientists
Modified derivatives of natural products have spurred significant therapeutic advances and commercial success in recent years. Menthol, a cyclic monoterpene…
Positive Feelings and Restful Sleep Enhance the Durability of Perceptual Memories
Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) have made significant strides in understanding how perceptual memories associated with…
Brain shunts deliver major benefits for older adults with hydrocephalus, UCalgary researchers report
When Jill Knaus arrived at the Adult Hydrocephalus Program at the University of Calgary, she was desperate for answers. Once…
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced dementia risk
A study suggests that adhering to a diet reminiscent of the traditional Mediterranean style, which includes an abundance of seafood,…