During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities

14 May 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously had no functional limitations developed such limitations…

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The Mediterranean Diet: Beneficial for Your Well-being and Wallet

29 April 2024

The Mediterranean diet, renowned for its health benefits, is a dietary approach that has piqued the interest of many. However, the misconception of it being…

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The initiation of puberty at an earlier age might be a mechanism through which risk factors experienced during childhood influence cardiometabolic health in adulthood

13 April 2024

A study released on March 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Bleil and her team from the University of Washington, USA,…

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Environmental and social factors could increase the likelihood of heart disease and stroke development

12 April 2024

Recent research of significant importance published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an accessible, peer-reviewed journal, suggests that individuals residing in areas plagued…

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Over a billion individuals worldwide are grappling with obesity

9 April 2024

Since 1990, obesity has emerged as the predominant form of malnutrition in numerous countries, experiencing a surge across all demographics, including men, women, children, and…

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Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing

5 April 2024

Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing dementia early in life, irrespective of an…

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Young adults who experience migraines, along with other unconventional risk factors, may face an increased risk of stroke

3 April 2024

Adults under the age of 35 to 45 may face a higher risk of stroke from less conventional risk factors like migraines than from traditional…

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Factors contributing to the increased risk of frailty in old age vary between men and women

3 April 2024

Elderly individuals diagnosed with frailty syndrome require prioritization in primary healthcare settings due to their heightened susceptibility to falls, hospitalizations, disability, and premature mortality. This…

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The Mediterranean diet is linked to a reduced risk of dementia

16 March 2024

A diet traditional to the Mediterranean region, characterized by a high intake of seafood, fruits, and nuts, has been linked to a lower risk of…

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Long-term survivors of childhood cancer are at an increased risk of mortality following cardiac complications; the threshold for addressing risk factors ought to be reduced

13 March 2024

Recent studies from the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center have unveiled that individuals who have survived cancer during childhood…

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Can changes in health and lifestyle safeguard older adults from Alzheimer’s?

12 March 2024

As advancements continue in the development of medications for Alzheimer’s disease seeking federal approval, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by teams from UC San Francisco and…

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Proper Hydration Connected to Healthy Ageing

23 February 2024

Adults maintaining adequate hydration levels exhibit healthier profiles, face a reduced incidence of chronic ailments such as heart and lung disease, and generally enjoy a…

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