Year: 2025
Fresh study reveals: neurons build āair-tunnelā networks that circulate harmful proteins linked to Alzheimerās disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that mammalian brain cells can form microscopic tubes that transport toxic…
Guiding Screens and Streams: Grandparentsā Role in Childrenās Media Engagement
A new study from Rutgers University has found that grandparents play a far more important role in managing…
Alterations in brain structure may reveal early indicators of dementia
A new study from the University of California, Irvineās Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory has…
Gene Responsible for Familial Vision Loss Found
A team of scientists from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has uncovered…
New guidelines reveal a sharp rise in the number of American adults classified as obese
A new definition of obesity released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission could dramatically…
Short, Frequent Exercise Sessions Could Improve Fitness in Sedentary Adults
A new analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that āexercise snacksā ā short bursts…
Believing positively about ageing may help people stay healthier and more active, researchers find
Older adults who hold positive perceptions of ageing are significantly more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity,…
Living arrangements and cardiovascular mortality risk in ageing Japanese adults
A six-year cohort study in Japan involving nearly 39,000 older adults has found that people living in rental…
Calming the Mind Through Music: Examining the Effects of Relaxing Slow-Tempo Tunes on Delirium in Hospitalised Older Adults
A large-scale multi-centre randomised controlled trial examined whether listening to slow-tempo music could reduce the duration or severity…
Your neighbourhood could influence your brainās wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the conditions of your…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs of frustration or…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friendsāsuch as running errands, cooking meals, or assisting with household…