Wellness
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have unearthed critical insights linking physical activity levels, eating behaviours, and body fat…
Research Suggests High Temperatures Could Accelerate Ageing in Elderly Individuals
A recent study by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology indicates that increased exposure to extreme heat could accelerate the biological ageing process in…
Effects of Smoking on the Effectiveness of Respiratory Rehabilitation and Correlation Analysis in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Analysis
In contrast to smokers, non-smokers exhibited substantial improvements in several respiratory parameters following rehabilitation, including forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity…
Research unveils the role of the aging immune system in accelerating cancer development, potentially paving the way for novel preventive strategies
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have embarked on a pivotal investigation addressing a critical yet often overlooked question in cancer…
Novel Domestic Intervention May Decrease Emergency Hospital Visits Among the Elderly
A groundbreaking service designed to support older adults who are beginning to experience frailty has the potential to significantly reduce emergency hospital admissions by more…
Unravelling the Connection Between Colorectal Cancer Risk and Steatotic Liver Disease
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, collectively known as NAFLD, are established risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC). Over recent years, NAFLD has been recognised…
Research Shows the Effect of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality Among Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 15 January 2025, the journal Aging (Aging-US) published a research paper in Volume 17, Issue 1, entitled “Association between physical activity practice and sleep…
Emory Study Reveals Higher Heart Disease Rates in Black Women Linked to Childhood Trauma
Recent research from Emory University has revealed that childhood trauma may cause physiological alterations in the hearts of Black women, leading to more severe cardiovascular…
The Connection Between Financial Status and Social Isolation in Elderly Individuals
During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults who lacked sufficient savings to manage emergency expenses encountered an unexpected challenge: heightened feelings of…
Barbecue and Grandma’s Treats: A Fresh Look at Comfort and Nostalgia in Cooking for Older Adults
According to recent research from Washington State University, foods that invoke nostalgia and offer a variety of textures are crucial in creating appealing meals for…
Strength Training Could Be the Most Effective Exercise for Combating Insomnia in the Elderly
Muscle strengthening exercises, such as weightlifting or using one’s body weight, may be the optimal type of exercise for addressing insomnia in older adults, according…
Genetic Analysis Connects Faults in Sugar Digestion with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sucrase-isomaltase (SI), a crucial intestinal enzyme for the digestion of dietary carbohydrates, including sucrose and starch, has been closely studied by the Gastrointestinal Genetics team…