Wellness
Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery
Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research from Duke University School of Medicine. The study suggests that psychological strain…
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…