Wellness
Research Reveals the Significant Effects of Severe Poverty on Death Rates Amongst Ethnically Mixed, Low-Income Groups
Over the last four decades, the wealth, health, and mortality disparity between affluent and impoverished Americans has grown consistently. Recently, a pioneering study by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center focused…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
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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…
Study finds that the risk for dementia varies by ethnicity
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Naaheed Mukadam and colleagues from University College London, UK,…