Wellness
Fresh perspectives on the role of serotonin in governing behaviour
For several decades, the prevalence of anxiety and depression has been on a steady incline globally, a situation significantly worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Groundbreaking research spearheaded by Frank Schroeder…
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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
Wellness
Decline in Medicare Outpatient Procedures Reported by Family Physicians Amidst Aging Population Trends
Family physicians, operating primarily in their offices, are responsible for a wide range of procedures, from simple surgeries to joint…
Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan
A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling evidence that…
Research Uncovers Potential Heart Health Impacts of ‘Forever Chemicals’ on Older Women
New research conducted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has unveiled significant connections between various types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
UBC’s New Oral Insulin Drops Provide Relief for Diabetes Patients
Diabetes prevalence continues to rise, affecting approximately 11.7 million Canadians living with diabetes or at risk of developing it. At…
Heat’s Impact on Ageing Populations: Projections, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Implications in the Context of Climate Change
A Nature Communications paper suggests that up to 246 million older adults globally could face dangerous acute heat exposure by…
Housing Discrimination Linked to Gaps in Colon Cancer Care
A recent study conducted across 196 cities has shed light on the enduring impact of historical housing discrimination on colon…
High prevalence of hip osteoarthritis in elderly individuals with spinal deformities
One-third of patients who undergo surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also suffer from severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip,…
Exposure to prevalent environmental carcinogens has been linked to a reduction in overall lifespan happiness
If improving your outlook on life were truly as effortless as merely saying, "Don't worry, be happy," then maintaining high…