Health
Español Share this infographic: Many factors may influence your risk of dementia, including genes, environment, and lifestyle. You can’t change some factors, but, as with many diseases, there may be steps you can take to help lower your risk. In general, leading a healthy lifestyle may help address risk factors that have been associated with…
Key Takeaways Napping behaviors could indicate an increased risk of death People who take longer daytime naps or nap in the midday to early afternoon have a higher risk of death People with inconsistent napping patterns also were at risk THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged…
Losing weight is never as simple as it sounds. The first advice we often hear is, “Cut your calories.” But here’s something surprising: cutting your calorie intake might actually take a toll on your mental health. A new study has revealed that low-calorie diets may increase the risk of depression—especially among men and people who…
IC declines with age Using clinical assessment tools, we developed an IC score that represents combined age-related decline in five domains: cognition; locomotion; sensory (vision and hearing); psychological; and vitality (Methods) (Fig. 1a). IC scores ranged from 0 to 1, with 1 indicating the best possible health outcome and 0 representing the worst. We examined…
s part of its continued commitment to encourage healthy habits among Indonesian families, Sun Life Indonesia linked up with Beyond Sport for the Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge, a sporting event geared toward both basketball enthusiasts and casual enjoyers alike. Taking place from May 31 to June 1 at the Main Atrium of Gandaria…
The Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Research Center will host its second annual health fair focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia awareness and prevention on June 21. The fair is a collaborative project with USU faculty who have expertise in psychology, aging, neuroscience, nutrition, caregiving and more. The event, which is open to the public, will…
NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 5WPR, a leading independently owned integrated PR and marketing agency, today announces the launch of its Aging Solutions Group, a specialized practice dedicated to businesses and brands addressing the diverse needs of aging adults. This expanded focus reflects 5WPR’s commitment to supporting clients in the cross sector of…
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee appears to support healthy aging in women, according to recent study findings. Image credit: OLEKSANDRA TROIAN/Getty Images. Coffee has many potential health benefits, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. Experts are interested in how coffee may impact women, specifically. Results from a recent study shared at the Nutrition 2025…
American University of the Caribbean students conducting the BLOC test on primary schoolchildren. (Photo courtesy Andre Knol/Stichting EGO) PHILIPSBURG–The final results of two comprehensive studies into the lifestyles and motor skills of children in St. Maarten was presented by Stichting Expertisecentrum Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (EGO) Foundation representatives to a broad cross-section of persons working in…
People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research. The MIND diet stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay” and combines many elements of the Mediterranean diet and DASH (“Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension”). It…