Wellness
Innovative support programme shown to ease burnout among dementia caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia is an act grounded in devotion, yet it carries a heavy emotional and physical toll. The familiar reminder that no one can give…
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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…
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…
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…
Wellness
Medication and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Alleviate Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A University of Michigan-led study has delved into the efficacy of standard treatments for individuals with multiple sclerosis, mainly focusing…
Ozempic, a Diabetes Medication, Also Benefits Chronic Kidney Disease and Obesity
This groundbreaking study, led by clinical pharmacologist Hiddo L. Heerspink from the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands, revealed…
Exploring the Connection Between Food Waste, Climate Change, and an Ageing Population
Food production is a cornerstone of human civilisation, fundamentally influencing the alterations humans have wrought upon the Earth’s landscapes. Cultivating…
Broader Access to Weight-Loss Medications May Save Thousands of Lives Annually
The new study, led by researchers from Yale School of Public Health and the University of Florida, presents compelling evidence…
People with Schizophrenia Face Over Four Times Higher Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
The lifetime risk of experiencing a sudden and unexpected death from a cardiovascular cause, known as sudden cardiac death, is…
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…
Signs of Vaping’s Detrimental Impact on Blood Vessels and the Heart’s Left Ventricle
A recent investigation conducted by academics from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, in partnership with the Keck School of…
Dementia Diagnostic Indicators Vary According to Time of Day
New research led by the University of Surrey has revealed that the timing of blood sample collection can significantly influence…