Wellness
Duke-NUS research highlights prevalent use of physical restraints in home care for elderly individuals with dementia
A recent study by Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at home. Nearly half (47%) of…
Just for You
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
Excessive Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Hastened Biological Ageing
A recent study carried out by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in…
Dimmer Days and Brighter Nights May Hasten One’s Demise
A comprehensive study encompassing over 13 million hours of data gathered from light sensors worn by 89,000 participants has uncovered…
Education, Employment, and Wealth Influence Cognitive Impairment Risk
A recent study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has found that socioeconomic factors, including education, occupation, and…
Exposure to Metals May Heighten the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Environmental pollution from metals is increasingly recognized as a significant factor contributing to coronary artery calcification, a condition as detrimental…
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…