Living Environment May Affect Women’s Heart Health for Decades, Study Suggests
Women who live in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods may face poorer heart health for decades and experience a faster decline as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by…
Keeping Your Brain Sharp: The Role of Exercise
When Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) released their book âMicrotraining â 7 Weeks to Boost Fitness and Strengthâ earlier this…
Natural Spaces Can Help Reduce Urban Well-being Gaps
The relationship between a person's connection to nature and their overall well-being is closely influenced by the socioeconomic status of the area in which they live. This is the key…
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 âWorse Than Deathâ
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 Mulloorâs 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 haemorrhagesâcommonly referred to as âbrain bleedsâ resulting from ruptured blood vessels within the brainâcan 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 habitsâparticularly 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 Brainâs 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 nightâs 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…