Earlier Detection of Diabetes Associated with Increased Dementia Risk
The study conducted by researchers at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, recently published in PLOS ONE, reveals that an earlier diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is associated with…
The Science Behind Middle-Age Weight Gain
As we move into middle age, we commonly notice a gradual thickening around the waistline. While this change might seem merely cosmetic, it carries significant health implications. Excess abdominal fat…
Profound Decline After Long-Term Care Admission: Outcomes Some Deem ‘Worse Than Death’
New research from the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES reveals that a significant number of individuals admitted to long-term care (LTC) facilities in Ontario experience severe and lasting cognitive and…
Exploring Telehealth as a Supportive Tool for Women Coping with Incontinence
Women experiencing urinary incontinence after childbirth may benefit just as much from telehealth services as from in-person physical therapy, according to a new study from the University of California, San…
New Research Offers Hope for Enhancing Speech Recovery Following Stroke
Lucy Mulloor’s life was turned upside down in an instant. One morning, the 45-year-old single mother awoke with the terrifying realisation that something was wrong. Though she could hear her…
Bluetooth Technology Offers New Pathways to Independent Living for Older Adults
A newly developed Bluetooth-based indoor positioning system may provide healthcare providers with a low-cost, energy-efficient method to monitor the mobility of older adults, according to recent findings published in the…
Why Sleep Counts: How Duration, Timing, and Quality May Influence Heart Disease Risk
Healthy sleep is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in cardiometabolic health. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, underscores that…
Cerebral Haemorrhages Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that intracranial haemorrhages—commonly referred to as “brain bleeds” resulting from ruptured blood vessels within the brain—can double an individual's likelihood of developing dementia…
Loneliness Tied to Unhealthy Eating Habits Among Older Women
A recent study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) reveals that persistent social isolation in older Canadian women is significantly associated with poorer dietary habits—particularly a reduced intake of…
Research Links Metal Exposure to Gut Health Issues in Children
A groundbreaking study led by Dr Yike Shen, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), in collaboration with researchers from UCLA, the…
Study Links Plastic Chemical to Worldwide Spike in Heart Disease Deaths
According to a new global analysis, daily exposure to certain chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide…
Sleep Proven Vital for Brain’s Memory Management, Baycrest Researchers Report
Although the positive influence of sleep on cognitive function has been recognised for some time, researchers at Baycrest have now discovered that a good night’s sleep may do more than…
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Alleviate Chronic Low Back Pain
Although numerous treatments exist for low back pain, few provide real relief for the one in four Americans living with this chronic and disabling condition, which is also a significant…
Home Care Cooperatives Could Hold the Solution to the Growing Elderly Caregiver Shortage
According to a new study, home care cooperatives could offer a vital solution to the ongoing shortage of paid caregivers for older adults. The research reveals that caregivers working within…
Air Pollution Linked to Decline in Brain Health Among Older Adults
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that prolonged exposure to high levels of air pollution may significantly damage the brain health of older…
Predicting Long-Term Care Needs in Older Adults Through Body Composition Analysis
As populations worldwide continue to age, the urgency of preventing functional decline and mitigating the future need for long-term care among older adults is becoming increasingly apparent. A straightforward method…