Tag: health and medicine
Engaging in intellectually stimulating occupations could potentially offer protection against the onset of dementia in later stages of life
A recent groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging…
A study focusing on middle-aged and older adults, which took into account lifestyle and demographic factors, found that a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is closely linked to poorer mental health, with this association being particularly notable in women
Obesity and mental health issues stand as substantial challenges to global health. Studies have established a connection between…
Recent research uncovers the molecular signature of biological ageing
The University of Pittsburgh, a renowned institution in the field of ageing research, has achieved a significant milestone.…
Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists
Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds…
A study suggests that loneliness may be more detrimental than smoking, alcoholism, and obesity, indicating that primary care clinicians could provide solutions
Loneliness is identified as a significant biopsychosocial stressor that carries a risk of mortality comparable to the consequences…
The initiation of puberty at an earlier age might be a mechanism through which risk factors experienced during childhood influence cardiometabolic health in adulthood
A study released on March 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Bleil and her…
Improved mental and physical well-being in the elderly linked to proximity to natural environments
The availability of urban green and blue spaces, even in small increments, might be linked to improved mental…
Numerous patients with type 2 diabetes are missing vital information that could potentially save their lives regarding their condition
Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a widespread chronic condition, stems from the body's inadequate insulin production or utilization. This…
Supporting Alzheimer’s care providers
Researchers at the University of Houston's Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have developed a systematic methodology…
How can we create societies that serve the needs of both the elderly and the youth?
The advancements in extending the human lifespan are steering nations toward becoming ageing societies, where the demographic of…
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…