Wellness
Heat’s Impact on Ageing Populations: Projections, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Implications in the Context of Climate Change
A Nature Communications paper suggests that up to 246 million older adults globally could face dangerous acute heat exposure by 2050, particularly in Asia and Africa. The study's findings are…
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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…
Wellness
Studies Indicate That Banning Flavoured E-cigarettes Reduces Vaping but Increases Smoking Among Young Adults
In recent years, the surge in vaping has marked it as a prevalent alternative to traditional smoking. Flavoured e-cigarettes, particularly…
Research Establishes Connection Between Mental Well-being and Psychological Resilience in Elderly Women After Hip Fractures
Recent investigations aimed at identifying factors linked to better recovery outcomes for elderly adults post-hip fracture have highlighted the role…
Psychological Wellness and Exercise: Creating a Positive Feedback Loop
In a compelling study conducted at the Gerontology Research Center and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the…
Climate Shift Tied to Higher Likelihood of Salmonella Incidents
Recent research from the University of Surrey has underscored the effects of climate change on the spread of Salmonella, building…
Research Indicates that Rigorous Blood Pressure Management Lowers the Risk of Cognitive Decline
A recent study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has revealed that just over three years…
Sugary Drinks and Diabetes Risk: The Mediating Role of Gut Microbes
It is widely recognised that the consumption of sugary drinks is linked to an increased risk of diabetes, although the…
Cystic Fibrosis Impairs the Immune System at an Early Stage
Cystic fibrosis is a disease caused by inherited genetic mutations that disrupt or entirely stop the production of the CFTR…
Scientists Uncover How Tobacco Smoke Damages Key Immune Cells in the Lungs
Cigarette smoking is a prevalent and lethal habit, yet our understanding of its role in causing severe respiratory diseases remains…