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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health benefits for people living with dementia. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet report that participants who followed…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
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…
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Selenium supplementation safeguards against obesity and may prolong lifespan
A study published today in eLife reveals that incorporating selenium into diets shields against obesity and delivers metabolic advantages to…
The new dressing robot can imitate the actions of care workers
Researchers have made a breakthrough by developing a new robot capable of replicating care workers' two-handed techniques for dressing individuals.…
A wake-up call for everyone to establish consistent healthy sleeping patterns
It has been conclusively determined that achieving the recommended nightly 7-9 hours of sleep is beyond the grasp of nearly…
Improved mental and physical well-being in the elderly linked to proximity to natural environments
The availability of urban green and blue spaces, even in small increments, might be linked to improved mental and physical…
Experts caution against the excessive medical treatment of menopause and advocate for a fresh perspective on how society perceives menopause and assists women during the ageing process
The Lancet has published a groundbreaking four-paper series proposing a holistic approach to menopause management that extends beyond mere medical…
Residing in verdant areas may enhance bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Research published in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases has uncovered that residing near gardens, parks, and other green spaces may…
Numerous patients with type 2 diabetes are missing vital information that could potentially save their lives regarding their condition
Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a widespread chronic condition, stems from the body's inadequate insulin production or utilization. This affliction touches…
How gum disease exacerbates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Severe gum disease has been identified as a factor contributing to the advancement of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yet,…