Reading time: < 1 minute For the first time, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have studied how work, volunteering and leisure activities affect brain health in older adults from diverse backgrounds, while also factoring in a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by the Thompson School of Social Work & Public…
You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health. Researchers have examined the science behind this myth again, and again, and again – largely debunking the claim. A new study suggests that, among older adults, eating eggs supports heart health and even reduces the risk of…
Statement of principal findings This study aimed to identify the factors associated with healthy lifestyle behaviors in older adults with diabetes, adopting a socioecological model as a theoretical framework. The study demonstrated significant disparities in the health profiles of the five lifestyles: sleep, diet, physical activity, drinking, and smoking. Notably, sleep emerged as a major…
Woman eating a salad (© Prostock-studio – stock.adobe.com) MINNEAPOLIS – The secret to maintaining a sharp mind might be hiding in your kitchen. A new study suggests that following a specific diet could lower your risk of developing memory problems later in life. The diet in question? It’s called the MIND diet, and it might just be…