COVID-19
Better heart health before the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a substantially lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, according to new research published in the…
New study suggests the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing
A new study led by researchers at the University of Nottingham has revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing in individuals, even…
Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Face Heightened Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Individuals who survived cancer during childhood face a significantly heightened risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, even many years after their initial diagnosis. This…
Resilience in a Pandemic: How Japan’s Older Adults Adapted to COVID-19 Healthcare Challenges
Public health emergencies, particularly pandemics such as COVID-19, exert severe pressure on healthcare systems, often leading to long-term structural and operational disruptions. These disruptions are…
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…
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…
Psychological Wellness and Exercise: Creating a Positive Feedback Loop
In a compelling study conducted at the Gerontology Research Center and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland,…
Solitude and Seclusion: Returning to Pre-Pandemic Figures Yet Remaining Elevated for Elderly Adults
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have reverted mainly to pre-pandemic levels, indicating that over a third of individuals aged 50 to 80 still frequently…
People Suffering from Migraines Have Increased Risk of Depression Amidst Pandemic
A recent in-depth study by the University of Toronto has shed light on the severe mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults…
Resilience in the Face of Challenge: The Recovery of Older Adults from the COVID-19 Pandemic
During a pandemic, the focus often shifts towards immediate challenges such as disease management, safety assurance, and disruption of daily routines. Despite the difficulties posed…
Semaglutide, a weight loss medication, linked to decreased COVID-19 mortality in Brigham-conducted research
An international study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that patients receiving weekly injections of the…
The Outbreak Worsened Depression Among Elderly Diabetics
A recent investigation involving over 2,700 senior Canadians revealed that older adults with diabetes encountered an increased risk of depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Within…