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Study finds loneliness, physical activity, and living arrangements also play significant roles in mental health outcomes for Nigeria’s elderly population. ​​​​​​​Study: Influence of physical activity on loneliness and…
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One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially among minoritized older adults.…
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An important new study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and with partnership across several Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) sites-; Baycrest, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Unity Health…
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if (g_displayableSlots.mobileTopLeaderboard) { pushDisplayAd(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-mobile-top-leaderboard'); }); } University of Texas at ArlingtonOct 25 2024 A new study from UT Arlington …
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A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need for targeted dietary…
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Bilingualism has long been known to have cognitive benefits for older adults. Research shows it helping delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by up to five years compared to monolingual adults. This is one of several…
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Although there has been a slight downward trend in the prescription of benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures) among older adults over the last decade, the rate…
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While the vast majority of people over 50 look for health information on the internet, a new poll shows 74% would have very little or no trust in such information if it were generated by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile,…
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Older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study led by…
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People over the age of 50 who have severe mental illness are more likely than the general population to experience fragility fractures but may be less likely to get a diagnosis for osteoporosis, finds a new study led by UCL…
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