Stigma turns hearing loss into hidden silence
One in three adults over the age of 50 conceals their hearing loss, often because they fear being judged or dismissed. Despite greater public discussion…
Wellness
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Health Across a Lifetime
New research from the University of Georgia reveals that adverse childhood experiences and unsafe environments can set off a domino effect of mental and physical…
Inflammation Greatly Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults Suffering from Insomnia
Chronic inflammation, long recognised for its role in severe physical conditions like heart disease and cancer, may also significantly worsen the psychological consequences of poor…
Menopause Linked to Sleep’s Crucial Role in Protecting Women’s Heart Health, Study Reveals
During the menopausal transition, an essential and often under-recognised window for cardiovascular intervention, a new study has found that only one in five women meet…
USC Research Finds Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Focus Across All Age Groups
A recent study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed that just thirty days of guided mindfulness meditation can bring about…
Emerging Study Reveals Hidden Contributions of Nieces and Nephews in Dementia Care
A recent Virginia Tech study has drawn attention to the important yet often unrecognised role that nieces and nephews play in caring for ageing relatives…
Botanical Remedies for the Mind: Traditional Indian Medicinal Plants for Memory Decline
The mounting global population of elderly individuals has led to an alarming surge in chronic ailments, with neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease being of particular…
Vitamin D Supplements Linked to Delaying the Ageing Process
Recent findings from the VITAL randomised controlled trial have highlighted the significant role vitamin D supplementation might play in preserving telomeres, those protective caps at…
Guided Physical Therapy Enhances Recovery from Hip Fractures in Elderly Women
Findings from the STEP-HI (Starting a Testosterone and Exercise Programme after Hip Injury) trial have provided new insight into the role of testosterone therapy in…
Memory-Related Brain Changes Associated with REM Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition marked by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, has been linked to changes in brain regions responsible for memory,…
Scientists uncover heart rate indicator linked to accelerated cognitive decline in ageing adults
A healthy heart is not only defined by its strength or regularity, but also by its capacity to adapt. This adaptability manifests in the subtle…
Body Clocks, Muscle Function, and the Accelerated Ageing of Shift Workers
Muscle cells possess internal circadian clocks, finely tuned biological systems that regulate various cellular processes. According to recent research, disrupting these clocks, as often occurs…