Living Well Study

Brain Health

Menopause May Leave Clues That Predict Future Dementia Risk

2 October 2026

Menopause is often associated with hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog and sleep problems, suggesting that the transition affects not only the body but also the brain. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified biological…

New research challenges traditional view of the human brain as a single organ

22 September 2026

For centuries, scientists have viewed the brain as a single, unified organ. But new Stanford Medicine-led research suggests that the…

Place Matters: Where You Live May Affect Brain Health

20 September 2026

A study of nearly 3,000 brain MRI exams suggests that where people live may have a measurable influence on brain…

More Brain Health →

Living Well

Sleep Quality Matters: REM and Deep Sleep Associated With Disease Risk

24 September 2026

Getting enough REM and deep sleep may be associated with a lower risk of dozens of diseases, while sleeping fewer than five hours a night is linked to substantially higher disease risk, according to a…

Sustainable Diet Changes Could Lower Emissions Without Higher Food Costs

6 July 2026

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet its climate targets while improving public health and nutrition,…

The Arts and Healthy Ageing: Evidence of a Slower Ageing Pace

28 May 2026

Regular participation in arts and cultural activities such as reading, listening to music, or visiting museums and galleries may help…

More Living Well →

Health and Wellness

Stanford Medicine Research Suggests Health Warnings Could Reduce Youth Social Media Use

6 September 2026

Pop-up health warnings highlighting the potential harms of social media, including mental health consequences, could encourage young people to reduce their social media use, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. An online experiment involving…

More Health and Wellness →