Wellness
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 around accessibility and inclusion, stigma…
Just for You
Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
Wellness
Weight Reduction Affects Risk-Taking Behaviour in Obese Individuals
Individuals with severe obesity experience not only altered risk behaviours but also significant changes in their metabolism and psychological state.…
A Prolonged Ketogenic Diet Leads to the Accumulation of Senescent Cells in Healthy Tissues, Reveals a Study by UT Health San Antonio
A pioneering study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) reveals that…
Enhancing Senior Independence: Customized Support for Wearable Technology
A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by JMIR Publications has unveiled that community-dwelling older adults…
Scientists release inaugural computational analysis of colonic motility to enhance understanding of ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive…
Ketogenic Diet Enhances Efficacy of Antifungal Medication in Mice
Approximately 150,000 AIDS patients annually suffer from a critical infection known as fungal meningitis, with limited treatment options available globally.…
Researchers Prepare Pancakes, Brussels Sprouts, and Stir Fry to Identify an Indoor Oxidant for the First Time
Singlet oxygen is a type of oxidant, a group of chemical compounds that have dual effects on health;. At the…
Snack Size Influences Eating Behaviour and Determines Consumption Levels
According to a recent study from Penn State, individual snack pieces' dimensions significantly impact consumption speed and quantity. With snacks…
Residing at Elevated Elevations in India Associated with Higher Childhood Stunting Risk
Children residing in rural areas appear particularly vulnerable to stunting, leading researchers to recommend prioritising nutritional programmes in the hilly…