Wellness
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 thyrotoxicosis, and a heightened risk of cognitive disorders in older…
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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…
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…
Wellness
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…