Wellness
The Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and the Development of Autoimmune Disorders
As Canadians prepare for the "vitamin D winter" — when the sun is too low on the horizon to stimulate vitamin D synthesis in the skin — a study from…
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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…
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Africa: Improved Road Infrastructure Enhances Dietary Variety
The importance of a balanced diet in reducing hunger and malnutrition is widely acknowledged. Researchers have traditionally encouraged small farmers…
Driving Behaviour in Older Adults with Major Depressive Disorder
By 2050, the population of older adults 65 years and above is expected to reach 88 million in the US…
Research Unveils the Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder on Cognitive Flexibility
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects approximately 400 million individuals globally, positioning it as a leading contributor to serious health issues…
Studies Indicate Music’s Role in Alleviating Distress
A recent study has revealed groundbreaking insights into how and why music alleviates distress and agitation in individuals with advanced…
Consuming Coffee Could Aid in Preventing Cognitive Deterioration Among Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation
Recent research, published on December 14, 2024, in the Journal of the American Heart Association—a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the…
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…
How Deep Sleep Benefits Memory Retention
For nearly two decades, it has been understood that slow, synchronous electrical waves in the brain during deep sleep facilitate…
Your Diet’s Impact Reaches Beyond Generations: Research Connects Unhealthy Eating to Multi-Generational Health Concerns
The old saying goes, "You are what you eat," but recent findings from Tulane University suggest that deficiencies in one's…