Mental Wellness
Believing positively about ageing may help people stay healthier and more active, researchers find
Older adults who hold positive perceptions of ageing are significantly more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, even when living with health conditions, according to new research led by…
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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…
Mental Wellness
New study reveals connection between depression and heightened dementia risk in middle and later life
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that depression experienced in both midlife and later life is associated with an increased…
Stroke survivors may benefit from talking therapy interventions
Stroke survivors experiencing depression or anxiety are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms if they engage in talking…
Depression and Anxiety Linked to Discrimination Especially Prevalent Among Multiracial, White, and Asian Groups
A recent study has revealed that more than half of adults in the United States report experiencing some form of…
Recent Studies Show Meditation Influences Key Brain Regions Linked to Memory and Emotional Control
Researchers utilising intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep brain regions have discovered that meditation alters the amygdala and hippocampus, which…
Digital Isolation Heightens Depression Risks in Elderly Across 24 Countries
A recent study published in Health Data Science has shed light on the significant impact that lack of internet access…
Social Media’s Dual Dilemma: Recent Research Associates Both Active and Passive Usage with Increased Loneliness
"The Epidemic of Loneliness: A Nine-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of Passive and Active Social Media Use on Loneliness"…
Association Between Depression and Increased Risk of Chronic Physical Illnesses
Adults with a history of depression are found to develop long-term physical conditions approximately 30% more rapidly than those without…
Senior Citizens in England Report Increased Happiness Since Before the COVID Pandemic, According to Recent National Research
The psychological state and well-being of older individuals in England have undergone significant transformations since the onset of the COVID-19…