public health
A recent groundbreaking study spearheaded by Trinity College Dublin and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), spanning five European nations, stands as the most extensive…
Modelling Study in The Lancet Public Health Suggests That Accelerating Efforts to Eliminate Tobacco Smoking Could Raise Life Expectancy and Prevent Millions of Premature Deaths by 2050
A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal by the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators suggests…
Sleep Patterns, Cognitive Decline, and Mortality Among Elderly US Residents
A recently published study titled “Poor Sleep Quality, Dementia Status, and Their Association with All-Cause Mortality Among Older US Adults” features in Volume 16, Issue…
Research Indicates Elderly Women More Susceptible to Heat Compared to Male Counterparts
In the face of escalating global climate change, extreme heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide, prompting in-depth epidemiological research into their effects on different…
Same Individual. Different Location. Double the Chance of Dementia Diagnosis.
With the advent of new medications aimed at Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a recent study highlights a crucial but perhaps overlooked factor…
Elderly Demographics: Healthcare Funding Relies on Public Perception of Benefits and Risks
Healthcare is essential for all individuals and becomes increasingly critical as people age due to heightened health risks and associated costs. Many nations have implemented…
Reducing Processed Meat Consumption Yields Numerous Health Advantages
According to new research, reducing processed meat consumption by approximately one-third could help prevent over 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US within a decade.…
The Influence of Physical Fitness and Lifestyle on Biological Ageing
“Physical Fitness and Lifestyles Associated with Biological Aging” delves into an increasingly pertinent topic amidst a globally ageing population. The editorial sheds light on the…
Age-Related Changes in Brain Function and Peripheral Vascular Health
The journal Aging, referred to in MEDLINE/PubMed as “Aging (Albany NY)” and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science, recently published a review in Volume 16,…
Does Being Flexible Extend Lifespan?
Flexibility training is commonly integrated into the workout regimes of both professional athletes and regular exercisers. A recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of…
Enhanced Drug Management Required for Elderly Hospital Patients
Specialised medication management for elderly patients could significantly reduce their hospital stays and lower their mortality risk, according to new research conducted by Flinders University…
Research Reveals the Significant Effects of Severe Poverty on Death Rates Amongst Ethnically Mixed, Low-Income Groups
Over the last four decades, the wealth, health, and mortality disparity between affluent and impoverished Americans has grown consistently. Recently, a pioneering study by the…