Tag: preventive medicine
Can Your Choice of Workstation Impact Your Health and Productivity?
While it might seem hyperbolic to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," extensive research supports that sedentary…
Senior Citizens Consider Reducing Medication, Research Advises Caution
Over 82% of Americans aged between 50 and 80 regularly take prescription medications, and a significant 80% of…
Impact of Air Pollution on Brain Inflammation: Accelerating Cognitive Decline and Dementia Risk
A recent study from Denmark suggests that prolonged exposure to air pollution significantly raises the risk of dementia…
Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls…
Utilising health records to anticipate patients’ susceptibility to falling
Using health records to forecast patients’ risk of falling within the next 12 months is feasible through a…
Sea cucumbers: the oceanic treat that may combat diabetes
Across Asia, sea cucumbers are esteemed for their culinary appeal and emerging role in diabetes prevention, as recent…
How music may safeguard against cognitive deterioration
Normal ageing is linked with a gradual cognitive decline. However, can we exercise our brains to slow down…
Routine physical activity can decelerate the progression of bone density loss
A recent investigation highlights the potential benefits of incorporating medium-to-high-intensity impact activities into daily routines to mitigate the…
Studies reveal that active social involvement enhances the ageing process optimally for older adults
A comprehensive study observed over 7,000 Canadians, who were middle-aged and older, for about three years to explore…