Wellness
Engage, disconnect, and contribute: guidance for recovery from substance abuse and enhancing mental well-being
Wellness has become a significant industry, with countless individuals each year pledging to lead lives filled with more happiness and health. Yet, for those grappling with substance use and mental…
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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…
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Fans Alone Won’t Defeat the Heat!
As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of heat waves, the search for safe and accessible cooling methods, especially…
Traumatic Brain Injury Affects One in Every Eight Elderly Americans
A recent study conducted by UC San Francisco alongside the San Francisco VA Health Care System has revealed that approximately…
Quick Five-Minute Assessment Enhances Dementia Care in Primary Settings
The challenge of underdiagnosing dementia, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations, remains a significant issue in healthcare. A groundbreaking study…
Early Management of Blood Pressure in Acute Stroke: Balancing Benefits and Risks
New research highlighted at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference in Basel, Switzerland and concurrently published in the New England…
Study at the University of Cincinnati Utilises Health Metrics to Forecast Kidney Function Recovery
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have pioneered a groundbreaking predictive model. Using key health indicators, this…
Treatment Responsiveness and Prolonged Survival in Older Adults with Aggressive Blood Cancer
A study published in Blood Neoplasia indicates that standard treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults over 80 is…
AI-Powered Portable Thermal Imaging for Breast Cancer Pre-Screening
Breast cancer poses significant global health challenges for women, with increasing incidence and mortality rates. Access to mammography screening and…
Over 150,000 Deaths Linked to Heatwaves by 2019: First Global Mapping
A study led by Monash University has mapped global heatwave-related mortality from 1990 to 2019, revealing over 153,000 additional deaths…