public health
A powerful new real-world data platform could change how scientists understand and predict Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), according to a study led by…
Keeping Your Brain Sharp: The Role of Exercise
When Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) released their book “Microtraining – 7 Weeks to Boost…
Digital Isolation Heightens Depression Risks in Elderly Across 24 Countries
A recent study published in Health Data Science has shed light on the significant impact that lack of internet access has on the mental health…
Research Suggests High Temperatures Could Accelerate Ageing in Elderly Individuals
A recent study by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology indicates that increased exposure to extreme heat could accelerate the biological ageing process in…
Studies Indicate That Banning Flavoured E-cigarettes Reduces Vaping but Increases Smoking Among Young Adults
In recent years, the surge in vaping has marked it as a prevalent alternative to traditional smoking. Flavoured e-cigarettes, particularly favoured by young adults, have…
Stay Active, Age Gracefully: Recommending Exercise for the Elderly as a Formula for Healthful Ageing
Physical activity has immense benefits for older adults, playing a pivotal role in enhancing longevity and overall health. This is highlighted in a review article…
Consistent Dog Walking Enhances Mobility and Minimises Falls Among Elderly Adults
Recent findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin have underscored the advantages of frequent dog walking for older adults.…
Neuropsychological Differences in Ageing: Investigating Ethnicity and Mental Well-being
Researchers Carol Fadalla, Jonathan Singer, Peter Rerick, Lauren Elliott, Elisabeth McLean, Sydnie Schneider, Lauren Chrzanowski, Veronica Molinar-Lopez, and Volker Neugebauer, affiliated with Texas Tech University…
How Mature Women are Finding Freedom on the Open Road
Mature Australian women challenge conventional views on ageing by embarking on solo road trips, exploring their country’s vast and varied landscapes from the arid Oodnadatta…
Higher Incidence of Suicidal Behaviour Among Construction Workers
Male construction workers exhibit a 50 per cent elevated risk of engaging in suicide attempts and actual suicides, as evidenced by research from the University…
Recent research connects sugary beverages to millions of diabetes and heart disease incidents worldwide
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, published in…
Consuming Coffee Could Aid in Preventing Cognitive Deterioration Among Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation
Recent research, published on December 14, 2024, in the Journal of the American Heart Association—a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Heart Association—suggests that consuming…