Study Reveals Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Among Black Adults in Polluted Areas in the US
A study conducted jointly by Duke and Columbia Universities has brought to light urgent environmental injustices affecting older, non-white adults. These individuals are disproportionately located in areas with higher air…
Natural molecule found in coffee and the human body boosts NAD+ levels and enhances muscle function as we age
A recent breakthrough by a research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) has…
Feeling down and moving less? Or perhaps moving more and feeling uplifted? It can work either way
New findings from the University of Toronto reveal that adults who have reported more symptoms of depression over the past week are also less likely to have been physically active…
Ancient hunter-gatherers seemed to have included more plants in their diet
Conducted by an international team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, Géoscience et Environnement Toulouse in Toulouse, France, and the Institut National des…
A study from NTU Singapore and Duke-NUS finds that older Singaporeans who volunteer perceive an improved quality of life
A groundbreaking study conducted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) has uncovered unique insights into the social benefits of volunteering among older adults. The…
Basking in the wonders of nature has been demonstrated to decrease inflammation levels
Fresh findings from Cornell University have illuminated a compelling link between deriving pleasure from nature and a specific biological mechanism – inflammation. Through meticulous investigation, the research unveiled that individuals…
Sedentary behaviour raises the risk of mortality
Based on extensive observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner, renowned for his work on Blue Zones, proposes that longevity is bolstered by regular movement, such as standing up every twenty…
The study demonstrates that having views of green spaces encourages individuals to make healthier food choices
The allure of natural landscapes often evokes feelings of positivity and a heightened sense of wellbeing among individuals. However, a recent study conducted by INSEAD has shed new light on…
Replacing red meat with herring or sardines could potentially save up to 750,000 lives annually by 2050
The researchers posit that adopting a diet rich in marine forage fish could prove particularly advantageous for low and middle-income countries, where these fish are abundant and economically accessible. This…
Engaging in physical activity amidst natural surroundings contributes significantly to disease prevention, encompassing ailments such as depression and type 2 diabetes
The research conducted by the esteemed University of Exeter has brought to light a significant discovery-the profound impact of physical activity in natural environments on disease prevention. This practice has…
Tiny worms have adapted to survive the extreme radiation levels in the Chernobyl exclusion zone
The Chornobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 stands as one of the most catastrophic events in human history, casting a shadow of devastation over the surrounding landscape that endures nearly four…
The connection between individuals who consume mangoes and expectant mothers: enhanced dietary habits and improved intake of nutrients
Women in the stages of conception, pregnancy, or lactation often possess distinctive nutritional requirements that are frequently unaddressed by their current dietary choices. A recent study, unveiled in Nutrients, reveals…
Exposure to prevalent environmental carcinogens has been linked to a reduction in overall lifespan happiness
If improving your outlook on life were truly as effortless as merely saying, "Don't worry, be happy," then maintaining high spirits would be straightforward. Unfortunately, reality proves more complex, as…
Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers
A fundamental reality of the ageing process is the gradual decrease in movement speed, whether it involves something as routine as walking around the neighbourhood or as simple as reaching…
Research suggests that maintaining or initiating an active lifestyle can enhance the quality of life as individuals age, particularly for middle-aged women
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen and colleagues from the University of Sydney, Australia, sheds light on the correlation between consistent adherence to…
Root microbes could hold the key to improving the taste of tea
The rich flavours of a quality tea are primarily influenced by the varieties of tea leaves used in its preparation. However, research published in the journal *Current Biology* on February…