Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application

12 June 2024

The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its potential for broader applications. A research team…

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The study demonstrates that having views of green spaces encourages individuals to make healthier food choices

4 June 2024

The allure of natural landscapes often evokes feelings of positivity and a heightened sense of wellbeing among individuals. However, a recent study conducted by INSEAD…

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Research suggests that maintaining or initiating an active lifestyle can enhance the quality of life as individuals age, particularly for middle-aged women

1 June 2024

A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen and colleagues from the University of Sydney, Australia, sheds light on the…

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Harnessing the Transformative Potential of Expressive Writing: Navigating Anger through Emotional Liberation

30 May 2024

In a groundbreaking study, a team of Japanese researchers has introduced a unique method for managing anger: the act of writing down one’s reaction to…

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Rural pharmacists play a crucial role in home-based palliative care

16 May 2024

According to new findings, pharmacists are increasingly acknowledged for their essential contributions to supporting patients receiving home-based palliative care in rural areas. This research indicates…

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Perceived gender discrimination associated with a decrease in wellbeing among older women

10 May 2024

A research project involving over 3,000 middle-aged and later-aged women in England has uncovered that individuals who felt they had been subjected to gender discrimination…

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Introducing spatial orientation tests would enhance safety assessments for older drivers

9 May 2024

New findings from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveal that older drivers with diminished spatial orientation capabilities face more challenges while executing turns across…

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Biological age disparity and increased mortality rates associated with social isolation

14 April 2024

Recent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that individuals experiencing social isolation exhibit signs of accelerated biological ageing and face a higher likelihood…

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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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Premature retirement affects the psychological well-being of blue-collar women more significantly than that of their white-collar colleagues

30 March 2024

Retirement represents a significant life shift that profoundly influences an individual’s existence. For a portion of the population, it conjures images of a slower pace…

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Isolation heightens the likelihood of declining health among older adults

23 March 2024

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and the University of Glasgow have identified a detrimental impact of loneliness on the physical health of older adults in our…

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Individuals in their nineties who have a fear of falling participate in less physical activity, as reflected by activity tracker data that averages about 3,000 steps daily

21 February 2024

This study focused on how very old adults, specifically those in their nineties (nonagenarians), move and spend their time actively or inactively. Researchers wanted to…

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