Wellness
Inconsistent Sleep Patterns Associated with Increased Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Incidents
An irregular sleep-wake cycle, even when fulfilling the recommended amount of sleep, is linked with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. This association was…
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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…
Wellness
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.…
BNP peptide implicated in eczema
The groundbreaking research conducted at North Carolina State University has unveiled the pivotal role of a specific peptide in the…
A study finds that perceptions of when ‘old age’ begins have shifted to a later age
A recent study, published by the American Psychological Association, has unveiled a significant shift in the perception of old age…
Patient-centered cardiovascular care is essential for enhancing equity and outcomes
A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, emphasizes the significant benefits of adopting a patient-centred…
Encouraging hair regeneration in aging follicular stem cells
Just as the ageing process can lead to reduced mobility due to less flexible joints, the stem cells within hair…