Keeping Your Brain Sharp: The Role of Exercise
When Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) released their book “Microtraining – 7 Weeks to Boost…
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Profound Decline After Long-Term Care Admission: Outcomes Some Deem ‘Worse Than Death’
New research from the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES reveals that a significant number of individuals admitted to long-term care (LTC) facilities in Ontario experience…
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 within the brain—can double an…
Sleep Proven Vital for Brain’s Memory Management, Baycrest Researchers Report
Although the positive influence of sleep on cognitive function has been recognised for some time, researchers at Baycrest have now discovered that a good night’s…
Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation: A Dangerous Duo Demanding Joint Screening, Say Experts
A coalition of 29 international medical experts is calling for urgent changes in how two of the most prevalent cardiovascular conditions—hypertension and atrial fibrillation—are detected.…
Ageing immigrants and those living with dementia encounter comparable challenges in obtaining both social and healthcare services
A recent investigation carried out by the University of Eastern Finland has shed light on the intricate and overlapping barriers that impede older immigrants and…
Daytime Sleepiness in the Elderly? It May Double the Risk of Dementia
A recent study published on March 19, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, presents findings highlighting a significant correlation…
Even Minimal Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk
The recent study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health highlights the significant impact that minimal physical activity can have…
The Quantity of Family Carers Assisting Elderly Individuals Rose by Nearly One-Third from 2011 to 2022
Between 2011 and 2022, the number of family caregivers supporting older adults in home and residential-care environments saw a substantial increase of 32%, rising from…
Research Identifies New Connection between Dietary Habits, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has illuminated the potential impact of diet on the risk factors for both depression and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).…
Research Indicates that Rigorous Blood Pressure Management Lowers the Risk of Cognitive Decline
A recent study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine has revealed that just over three years of intensive blood pressure management…
Research: How the Mediterranean Diet Alters Gut Microbiota to Enhance Memory and Cognitive Function
A recent study conducted by Tulane University has revealed that the brain-enhancing properties of the Mediterranean diet might be attributed to its impact on the…