Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion

24 August 2024

Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England by lowering dementia rates and enhancing overall…

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Urban Parks and Waterways Associated with Reduced Coronary Artery Calcification

18 August 2024

Access to urban green and blue spaces significantly reduces the likelihood of coronary artery calcification among middle-aged individuals, serving as an early indicator of cardiovascular…

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Unmanaged Hypertension: The Classic ‘Silent Killer’ Continues to Threaten

16 August 2024

In both the United States and across the globe, cardiovascular disease stands as the primary preventable cause of premature mortality and disability. Notably, heart attacks…

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Can Your Choice of Workstation Impact Your Health and Productivity?

6 August 2024

While it might seem hyperbolic to claim that “sitting is the new smoking,” extensive research supports that sedentary individuals encounter more health issues compared to…

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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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Impact of Air Pollution on Brain Inflammation: Accelerating Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk

17 July 2024

A recent study from Denmark suggests that prolonged exposure to air pollution significantly raises the risk of dementia among the population. According to Professor Zorana…

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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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Utilising health records to anticipate patients’ susceptibility to falling

17 May 2024

Using health records to forecast patients’ risk of falling within the next 12 months is feasible through a newly devised calculator based on NHS data.…

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Sea cucumbers: the oceanic treat that may combat diabetes

18 April 2024

Across Asia, sea cucumbers are esteemed for their culinary appeal and emerging role in diabetes prevention, as recent findings from the University of South Australia…

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How music may safeguard against cognitive deterioration

8 March 2024

Normal ageing is linked with a gradual cognitive decline. However, can we exercise our brains to slow down this inevitable process? A collaborative effort by…

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Routine physical activity can decelerate the progression of bone density loss

7 March 2024

A recent investigation highlights the potential benefits of incorporating medium-to-high-intensity impact activities into daily routines to mitigate the effects of ageing on bone density. This…

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Studies reveal that active social involvement enhances the ageing process optimally for older adults

4 March 2024

A comprehensive study observed over 7,000 Canadians, who were middle-aged and older, for about three years to explore if a higher level of social engagement…

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