Helping Others Found to Delay Cognitive Decline
Recent evidence suggests that meaningful social engagement can be a powerful safeguard for brain health. A team from The University of Texas at Austin and…
human social behavior
Loneliness Tied to Unhealthy Eating Habits Among Older Women
A recent study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) reveals that persistent social isolation in older Canadian women is significantly associated with poorer dietary…
Face-to-Face Interaction Associated with Reduced Loneliness Among Elderly Adults
Direct interactions reduce loneliness among older individuals more effectively than remote communication, like phone calls, emails, or texts, according to research conducted by teams from…
Avocados are ‘harmful’ and vegans are irrational: Rationalizing Excessive Meat Consumption
Avocados are labelled ‘bad’, and vegans dismissed as absurd, and some argue that their body requires meat—it’s not them but their partners who resist cutting…
Study Reveals Dangers of Muscle-Building Supplements for Adolescents and Young Adults
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…
Older adults are eager to communicate using emojis; they simply struggle with understanding their usage
A recent study conducted by the University of Ottawa sheds light on how emojis are interpreted across different age groups. It revealed that while older…
Does attempting to appear younger lessen the amount of ageism faced by older adults?
Each year, countless older individuals in the United States allocate time and resources to presenting a more youthful appearance. This endeavour encompasses many practices, including…