Year: 2026
The Key to a Fulfilling Retirement: Staying Social
Staying socially connected may be one of the most effective ways to protect brain health after leaving the…
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Biological Ageing in Older Men
A new research paper published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 29, 2026, reports that adopting a…
Innovative Wound Treatment Could Improve Healing and Recovery
For most people, a blister or small cut heals with little attention. But for millions of people living…
Bringing Toxoplasmosis Into Focus: A Global Call for Recognition
An estimated one-third of the world’s population carries the Toxoplasma parasite, yet the serious health consequences of infection…
Unravelling the Link Between Brain Iron Accumulation and Neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's affect millions of people worldwide, yet scientists are still trying to…
Study Finds Paid Paternal Leave Supports Fathers’ Mental Well-Being
A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has found…
Researchers Find Sugary Gum After Beetroot Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered that chewing sugary gum after consuming nitrate-rich vegetables such as beetroot,…
New Research Questions Fish Oil’s Role in Preventing Alzheimer’s Decline
Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the…
UK Heatwaves Highlight Growing Risks for Older and Vulnerable Adults
Older adults, care home residents, and people living in poor-quality housing are facing increasing risks from extreme heat,…
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Show Little Impact on Reducing Fracture and Fall Risk
A comprehensive review published in The BMJ has found that calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or a combination…
Review of 87 Studies Links Cycling to Improved Cognitive Health and Quality of Life
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living highlights cycling as an…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive processes, including attention,…