Wellness
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously had no functional limitations developed such limitations for the first time. Functional…
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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…
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…
Blood Test May Help Predict Longevity, According to New Study
As people grow older, it can be difficult to tell who will continue to enjoy…
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…
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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…
Chronic Pain from Alcohol Withdrawal May Be Permanent for Heavy Drinkers
Increased sensitivity to typically non-painful stimuli, known as "allodynia," ranks among the principal physical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Allodynia reflects…
A Study on the Positive Impact of Fermented Black Garlic Extract in Treating Prostate Cancer
Researchers at the University of Cordoba and the Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute (IMIBIC) are exploring the potential benefits of fermented…
Intestinal Hormones May Be Crucial in Combating Fatty Liver Disease
The global rise in fatty liver disease, primarily fuelled by high-fat diets and obesity, presents a significant and growing health…
Elderly Individuals Living Alone Often Experience Deficiencies in Essential Nutrients
A new study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) reveals that older socially isolated adults in the UK…