Living Well
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…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Living Well
Chrononutrition: Can Eating at the Right Times Be a Cure for Tiredness?
Fatigue is becoming increasingly common within industrialised societies, signalling a pressing need for effective clinical and lifestyle interventions. It presents…
Stride Rate as a Straightforward Indicator of Metabolic Well-being in Overweight Persons
Walking speed may offer deep insights into health, extending well beyond simple mobility to such an extent that it has…
Community Parks Significantly Reduce Heart Disease Deaths Among Men and Inhabitants of High-Crime Areas
The connection between greenspaces and health benefits has long been acknowledged, particularly their role in reducing risk factors associated with…
Eating a Healthy Breakfast Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
Eating a well-balanced breakfast, accounting for roughly a quarter of one's daily caloric intake, is crucial for reducing the risk…
Scorbutus: Not Merely a Disease of 18th-Century Mariners
Scurvy, also known as vitamin C deficiency, is not solely a historical ailment confined to 18th-century sailors, as illustrated by…
Sun Protection Leading to Nutritional Shortfalls: Exploring Vitamin D Deficiency Among Japanese Women
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient primarily synthesised through sun exposure and found in certain foods. Nonetheless, an excessive focus…
Potential Link Between Air Pollution Exposure and Eczema Development
A recent study, published on November 13, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Jeffrey Cohen from the…
Even Moderate Exercise Can Lower the Risk of Common Heart Conditions
A new study spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health has demonstrated that incorporating just an additional hour of physical…