Wellness
Controlling Your Diabetes to Avoid Related Vision Impairments
Diabetes impacts over 10% of adults globally, accompanying a rise in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease (DRD). Alarmingly, DRD is the primary cause of preventable blindness among individuals aged 20 to…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
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In what ways does stroke impair speech understanding?
After a stroke, some individuals develop a language disorder that disrupts how their brains handle the sounds of speech. While…
Internet use may support social connectedness among caregivers
Staying connected online may play an important role in supporting older adults who care for family members or friends, helping…
Chronic pain could be putting adults at greater risk of high blood pressure
Adults living with chronic pain may face a significantly higher risk of developing high blood pressure, particularly when pain is…
More than 90% of older people with dementia subjected to significant medical interventions in their final year, Duke-NUS reports
A recent study by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School has found that almost all older adults in Singapore living at…
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…
High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Reduced Physical Function in Later Life
A recent study published in Nutrients examined whether eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods influences frailty and physical function in…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer physical and mental health than…
Older Adults, Particularly Gen X Women, Struggle with Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
Generation X was the first American generation to grow up surrounded by ultra-processed foods. From childhood, they were exposed to…