Wellness
Innovative support programme shown to ease burnout among dementia caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia is an act grounded in devotion, yet it carries a heavy emotional and physical toll. The familiar reminder that no one can give…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Wellness
Probiotics in kombucha mimic fasting and decrease fat reserves in worms
In a recent study, it has been discovered that the microbes in kombucha tea induce alterations in fat metabolism within…
Unveiling the Oversight: The Neglect of Cancer Research in Older Adults
A critical evaluation of existing research unveils a significant oversight in addressing the intricate nexus of ageing, health disparities, and…
Intelligent skin bacteria can produce and secrete molecules to combat acne
An international research project, spearheaded by the Translational Synthetic Biology Laboratory within the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS)…
Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?
At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers for the…
A spiral-shaped lens offers clear vision across distances and lighting conditions
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking spiral-shaped lens capable of maintaining sharp focus across different distances and lighting conditions, akin to…
New research reveals that ageing adults have withdrawn from civic life since the onset of the pandemic
Several years after the United States started to gradually recover from the enforced COVID-19 lockdowns, new findings from the University…
Scientists identify skin biomarkers in infants that forecast the early onset of food allergies
Food allergies are prevalent during childhood and pose severe or even life-threatening risks. Researchers at National Jewish Health are actively…
Opting for sugary beverages instead of fruit juice during infancy has been associated with an increased likelihood of developing obesity in adulthood
Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages during childhood has been associated with the development of unhealthy dietary patterns, which can elevate the risk…