Wellness
Palliative Care is Often Overlooked in Nursing Home Settings
Palliative care, which focuses on alleviating symptoms and reducing the stress of serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilised in nursing homes despite the high prevalence of conditions such as cancer, dementia,…
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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…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
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…
Wellness
The Mediterranean diet is a simple option to boost IVF success among numerous nutritional strategies
Adjunctive treatments aiming to assist infertile women in achieving pregnancy through IVF, particularly for those who have had unsuccessful attempts…
Facilitating mealtime engagement for older adults with dementia at home: Difficulties and approaches for caregivers
For many individuals with dementia and their caregivers facilitating home living, navigating mealtime can prove to be a complex task…
Scientists chart the progression of the measles virus through the human brain
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have meticulously traced the mutation and proliferation patterns of the measles virus in the brain…
Higher levels of thyroid hormone linked to increased risk of cognitive disorders in older adults
A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine has established a correlation between elevated levels of thyroid hormone, known as…
Consumption of energy beverages associated with diminished sleep quality and the onset of insomnia in university students
A comprehensive study from Norway, published in BMJ Open, an open-access journal, reveals a correlation between the consumption of energy…
Singapore’s anti-smoking legislation could have prevented 20,000 heart attacks among the older adults
The broadening of Singapore's smoking prohibition in 2013 to include the shared spaces of residential areas and various outdoor locations…
Individuals in their nineties who have a fear of falling participate in less physical activity, as reflected by activity tracker data that averages about 3,000 steps daily
This study focused on how very old adults, specifically those in their nineties (nonagenarians), move and spend their time actively…
Engage, disconnect, and contribute: guidance for recovery from substance abuse and enhancing mental well-being
Wellness has become a significant industry, with countless individuals each year pledging to lead lives filled with more happiness and…