Wellness
Study by UNCG shows connection between selenium and COVID-19 death rates
Chemists at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro have published a paper in the journal Antioxidants, unveiling a novel understanding of how dietary selenium impacts the severity of COVID-19.…
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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…
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…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
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…
Wellness
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…