Evening Aerobic Exercise Offers Greater Benefits to Elderly Individuals with Hypertension

28 June 2024

Recent groundbreaking research at the University of São Paulo’s School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP) in Brazil has illuminated the optimal timing of aerobic…

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Enhancing Caregiver Wellbeing through Supervised Physical Exercise

26 June 2024

The caregiving demographic primarily comprises older and middle-aged women from the working class. They face a high prevalence of lower back pain that can lead…

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Study: Surgery for Hip Fractures Linked to Longer Life in People with Dementia

25 June 2024

The decision-making process for individuals with dementia contemplating surgery is multifaceted, influenced not only by cognitive limitations but also by the critical role of post-operative…

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Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community

24 June 2024

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls among community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and…

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Enhanced Walking Ability in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients with Over-the-Counter Supplement

23 June 2024

The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a type of vitamin B3, demonstrated significant improvement in walking endurance for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a chronic…

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Night-time Heat Heightens Stroke Risk

21 June 2024

A recent investigation by researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Augsburg University Hospital has revealed a significant link between nocturnal heat and increased stroke risk. The…

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Impact of Extreme Temperatures on Stroke Mortality in Low-Income Countries

19 June 2024

A study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has identified a significant association between extreme temperatures and increased risks of death from…

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Exploring Early Career Work Patterns and Their Long-Term Health Impacts: Beyond the Traditional 9-5

18 June 2024

Research led by Wen-Jui Han from New York University, USA, published on April 3, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, explores the enduring health…

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Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application

12 June 2024

The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its potential for broader applications. A research team…

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Research indicates that natural compounds found in soy and other plants decrease the recurrence of breast cancer and enhance survival rates

10 June 2024

Isoflavones from soy and other plant-derived compounds might significantly reduce the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence or death, suggesting a new meta-analysis co-led by researchers…

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A study from NTU Singapore and Duke-NUS finds that older Singaporeans who volunteer perceive an improved quality of life

6 June 2024

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…

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Engaging in physical activity amidst natural surroundings contributes significantly to disease prevention, encompassing ailments such as depression and type 2 diabetes

3 June 2024

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…

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