Wellness
Everyday Step Totals and Depression Among Adults
This study explored the connection between daily steps and depression among adults. Researchers wanted to understand if people who walk more every day experience fewer symptoms of depression. They reviewed…
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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…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
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…
Wellness
High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Reduced Physical Function in Later Life
A recent study published in Nutrients examined whether eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods influences frailty and physical function in…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer physical and mental health than…
Older Adults, Particularly Gen X Women, Struggle with Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
Generation X was the first American generation to grow up surrounded by ultra-processed foods. From childhood, they were exposed to…
Close Ties: Nearly 50% of American Grandchildren Live Near a Grandparent
New, exact estimates indicate that most American grandchildren reside close to at least one grandparent, a finding that carries important…
Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life
Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose weight fluctuates…
Consistent sleep patterns linked to better recovery outcomes in heart failure, researchers report
People recovering from heart failure may significantly improve their chances of avoiding further complications by maintaining a regular sleep routine,…
Innovative drug could help patients with stubborn blood pressure
A major international study has shown that a new tablet treatment can substantially reduce blood pressure in patients whose levels…
Study highlights deteriorating heart function in ageing adults with cardiac illness
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that U.S. adults aged 65 and older…