Wellness
Significant Traumatic Stress Detected in Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients
Millions of family members and friends annually undertake the emotionally taxing role of caregivers for loved ones undergoing cancer treatment. A recent scoping review published in the Archives of Geriatrics…
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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…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Wellness
Why Cooler Bedroom Temperatures Benefit the Heart While You Sleep
Maintaining a bedroom temperature of around 24°C overnight can help reduce stress responses in older adults during sleep, according to…
Beyond the Night: Researchers Point to Daytime Function as a Core Measure of Insomnia Treatment Success
About one in nine adults experiences chronic insomnia, a condition that reaches well beyond disrupted sleep at night. Many individuals…
Back Pain in Men Over 65 Tied to Poorer Sleep Years Down the Line, Study Finds
About half of older men experience sleep problems, back pain, or both, according to Soomi Lee, an associate professor of…
Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery
Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research from Duke…
Concerns grow over faster ageing and dementia risk in survivors of childhood and young adult cancers
Adolescents and young adults who survive cancer show signs of ageing more rapidly than peers who have never had the…
Study finds possible connection between brain injuries and suicide risk
Adults who sustain a head injury face a markedly increased risk of attempting suicide compared with those who have not…
Do circadian rhythms play a role in dementia risk?
Circadian rhythms that are weaker, more fragmented, or that peak later in the day are associated with a higher risk…
Keep moving, live longer: Light activity associated with improved survival in diabetes, heart and kidney disease
Light-intensity activities such as walking, gardening or household chores were associated with a lower risk of death among people with…