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Nature-themed virtual reality enhances emotional health in older adults with dementia
Experiencing nature — even through a virtual environment — can significantly improve emotional well-being and enhance quality of life for older adults living with dementia. This is the key finding…
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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
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Innovative 3D-Printed Smart Pen Detects Signs of Parkinson’s Through Magnetoelastic Sensing
Each year, countless individuals displaying early signs of Parkinson’s disease go undiagnosed until the illness has already reached an advanced…
Virtual Reality May Aid Stroke Survivors in Restoring Mobility
A newly updated Cochrane review has concluded that virtual reality (VR) used in conjunction with conventional stroke rehabilitation may support…
A Mobile App for Early Detection of Heart Attacks and Strokes: A Life-Saving Innovation
A potentially life-saving new smartphone application is showing promise in helping people determine if they are experiencing a heart attack…
Bluetooth Technology Offers New Pathways to Independent Living for Older Adults
A newly developed Bluetooth-based indoor positioning system may provide healthcare providers with a low-cost, energy-efficient method to monitor the mobility…
Enabling Independence for Senior Citizens with Home-Care Robots
Advancements in medical science have led to prolonged human life spans. It is predicted that by 2030, one out of…
Fit2Drive revolutionizes the evaluation of older drivers experiencing cognitive decline
As the global population ages, the number of elderly drivers on the road also increases. Driving safely requires robust memory,…
Scientists Develop AI System to Create Novel Antibiotics for Superbug Combat
McMaster University and Stanford University researchers have successfully developed a cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence model, SyntheMol, capable of designing billions…
NIH research illuminates the pros and cons of incorporating AI into healthcare decision processes
National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have discovered that an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately solve medical quiz questions…