Wellness
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Alleviate Chronic Low Back Pain
Although numerous treatments exist for low back pain, few provide real relief for the one in four Americans living with this chronic and disabling condition, which is also a significant…
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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
Cerebral Haemorrhages Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that intracranial haemorrhages—commonly referred to as “brain bleeds” resulting from ruptured blood vessels…
Research Links Metal Exposure to Gut Health Issues in Children
A groundbreaking study led by Dr Yike Shen, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences at The University of Texas…
Study Links Plastic Chemical to Worldwide Spike in Heart Disease Deaths
According to a new global analysis, daily exposure to certain chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic household items may…
Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Alleviate Chronic Low Back Pain
Although numerous treatments exist for low back pain, few provide real relief for the one in four Americans living with…
Home Care Cooperatives Could Hold the Solution to the Growing Elderly Caregiver Shortage
According to a new study, home care cooperatives could offer a vital solution to the ongoing shortage of paid caregivers…
Air Pollution Linked to Decline in Brain Health Among Older Adults
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that prolonged exposure to high levels of…
Predicting Long-Term Care Needs in Older Adults Through Body Composition Analysis
As populations worldwide continue to age, the urgency of preventing functional decline and mitigating the future need for long-term care…
Hypertension-Induced Renal Changes Begin in the Early Stages
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has uncovered early kidney structural alterations associated with high blood pressure…