Tag: health

Study suggests Mediterranean diet might protect against memory loss and dementia

From the DZNE – German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases press release: In Alzheimer’s disease, neurons in the brain die. Largely responsible for the death of neurons are certain protein deposits… Read more »

Study suggests feeling younger buffers older adults from stress, protects against health decline

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer… Read more »

Study suggests flavanol consumption can protect heart from stress-induced events

From the University of Birmingham press release: Increased consumption of flavanols — a group of molecules occurring naturally in fruit and vegetables — could protect people from mental stress-induced cardiovascular… Read more »

Study suggests a regular dose of nature may improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

From the Wiley press release: A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An… Read more »

Study suggests loneliness and social isolation associated with higher fall risk in elderly people

From the Scientific Reports press release: Elderly people living alone or without social contact may be more likely to fall in their homes or be admitted to hospital for a… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness interventions can help change health behaviours

From the Wolters Kluwer Health press release: A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of mindfulness approaches to promote positive changes in health behaviors. New neurobiologically based models of… Read more »