Innovative support programme shown to ease burnout among dementia caregivers

17 November 2025

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…

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High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Reduced Physical Function in Later Life

9 November 2025

A recent study published in Nutrients examined whether eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods influences frailty and physical function in middle-aged and older adults. The…

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The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration

24 October 2025

A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer physical and mental health than their peers who have never…

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Older Adults, Particularly Gen X Women, Struggle with Ultra-Processed Food Addiction

21 October 2025

Generation X was the first American generation to grow up surrounded by ultra-processed foods. From childhood, they were exposed to products rich in sugar, fat,…

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Close Ties: Nearly 50% of American Grandchildren Live Near a Grandparent

5 October 2025

New, exact estimates indicate that most American grandchildren reside close to at least one grandparent, a finding that carries important implications for family well-being as…

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Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life

15 September 2025

Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose weight fluctuates by this amount over time,…

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Consistent sleep patterns linked to better recovery outcomes in heart failure, researchers report

12 September 2025

People recovering from heart failure may significantly improve their chances of avoiding further complications by maintaining a regular sleep routine, according to a new study…

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Innovative drug could help patients with stubborn blood pressure

11 September 2025

A major international study has shown that a new tablet treatment can substantially reduce blood pressure in patients whose levels remain dangerously high despite taking…

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Study highlights deteriorating heart function in ageing adults with cardiac illness

8 September 2025

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that U.S. adults aged 65 and older with high blood pressure, stroke,…

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Research uncovers hidden body fat’s role in speeding up heart ageing

3 September 2025

An extensive new study has revealed that excessive amounts of visceral fat — the hidden fat stored deep within the abdomen and wrapped around vital…

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Stalking linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke in women

29 August 2025

A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation has found that women who reported being stalked or who obtained a restraining order…

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Rising Heat and Humidity Linked to Surge in Emergency Visits for Heart Problems

27 August 2025

Extreme heat places an enormous strain on the cardiovascular system, as the heart must work harder to regulate body temperature. When the air is hot,…

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