Declines in Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Over Three Decades Exclude Lower Income US Adults

25 August 2024

Over the past three decades, while heart disease mortality has sharply decreased across the United States, a recent study highlights that these cardiovascular benefits have…

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Senior Citizens Consider Reducing Medication, Research Advises Caution

31 July 2024

Over 82% of Americans aged between 50 and 80 regularly take prescription medications, and a significant 80% of these individuals are open to discontinuing one…

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Blood Protein Levels Indicate Risk for Over 60 Diseases

23 July 2024

A study examining thousands of proteins from a mere droplet of blood has illustrated their potential to foretell the advent of numerous diverse illnesses. This…

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Study Reveals Dangers of Muscle-Building Supplements for Adolescents and Young Adults

13 July 2024

The University of Toronto’s recent study, a comprehensive exploration of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building supplements among adolescents and young adults in…

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Enhancing Caregiver Wellbeing through Supervised Physical Exercise

26 June 2024

The caregiving demographic primarily comprises older and middle-aged women from the working class. They face a high prevalence of lower back pain that can lead…

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Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community

24 June 2024

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls among community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and…

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Declining Breast Cancer Screenings Among Older and Racial Minority Women

19 June 2024

Breast cancer stands as the second most common cancer among women in the United States, highlighting the critical importance of early detection through regular screening.…

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Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application

12 June 2024

The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its potential for broader applications. A research team…

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The study demonstrates that having views of green spaces encourages individuals to make healthier food choices

4 June 2024

The allure of natural landscapes often evokes feelings of positivity and a heightened sense of wellbeing among individuals. However, a recent study conducted by INSEAD…

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Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?

26 May 2024

At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers for the time spent managing patients’ digital…

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The Canadian Cardiovascular Society has recently released updated guidelines for evaluating the fitness of private and commercial drivers to operate vehicles

22 May 2024

The latest update from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) brings forth refreshed guidelines to evaluate the suitability of private and commercial drivers to operate vehicles…

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Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women

2 April 2024

A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as “Aging (Albany NY)” according to MEDLINE/PubMed and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science,…

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