Wellness
Research Highlights the Essential Role of Hearing and Vision Health in Dementia Care Management
A recent groundbreaking study spearheaded by Trinity College Dublin and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), spanning five European nations, stands as the most extensive randomised controlled trial that evaluates…
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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…
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…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
Wellness
Concerns over expenses, time away from employment, and COVID-19 deterred some older adults from undergoing surgical procedures
Recent research highlights that the decision-making process for older adults regarding elective surgery encompasses far more than the anticipated pain…
Numerous older adults who are provided with home care do not receive palliative care before passing away
A significant portion of older adults who receive home care do not benefit from palliative care services before their demise,…
Prolonged exposure to air pollution could elevate the likelihood of hospital admissions due to cardiovascular issues in older adults
The study on the effects of chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) reveals a concerning correlation with an…
Consumption of energy drinks might elevate the likelihood of anomalies in heart function and alterations in blood pressure
Consuming 32 ounces of an energy drink within a brief period might elevate blood pressure levels and heighten the risk…
Listening to calming words while you sleep can decelerate your heartbeat
A study conducted by researchers at the GIGA - Center of Research Cyclotron at the University of Liège, in collaboration…
Video game enthusiasts across the globe could be jeopardizing their hearing permanently or facing the risk of tinnitus
The researchers have found that the volume levels reported in investigations encompassing over 50,000 individuals often approach or surpass the…
Long-term survivors of childhood cancer are at an increased risk of mortality following cardiac complications; the threshold for addressing risk factors ought to be reduced
Recent studies from the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center have unveiled that individuals who…
New insights into the perplexing mystery of itching
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have unveiled groundbreaking insights into how the commonly found skin bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, can directly…