Wellness
Significant Traumatic Stress Detected in Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients
Millions of family members and friends annually undertake the emotionally taxing role of caregivers for loved ones undergoing cancer treatment. A recent scoping review published in the Archives of Geriatrics…
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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…
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…
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…
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New tool developed for investigating the mechanisms of cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegeneration through screening
The team has pioneered an innovative screening tool, scSNV-seq, that delves into the intricate relationship between genetic alterations and gene…
Rural pharmacists play a crucial role in home-based palliative care
According to new findings, pharmacists are increasingly acknowledged for their essential contributions to supporting patients receiving home-based palliative care in…
A study has evaluated the potential risk of mutations arising from the lingering radiation following the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Ionising radiation from nuclear disasters has known detrimental effects on the natural environment. The 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously had no…
Taking into account the various factors that contribute to cognitive difficulties in older veterans may enhance personalised care
A recent study explored how cognitive performance, memory functions, and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease correlate in veterans aged 65…
Using various soaps may influence your attractiveness to mosquitoes either positively or negatively
Numerous theories exist regarding why mosquitoes are more attracted to some individuals while others remain largely unbitten. A research group…
Perceived gender discrimination associated with a decrease in wellbeing among older women
A research project involving over 3,000 middle-aged and later-aged women in England has uncovered that individuals who felt they had…
Older adults are eager to communicate using emojis; they simply struggle with understanding their usage
A recent study conducted by the University of Ottawa sheds light on how emojis are interpreted across different age groups.…