Digital Gadgets to Help Our Health

Wearable health-tech can help seniors become more independent. Key Takeaways Despite the perception that digital health technologies are not aimed at older adults, they have the potential to significantly benefit this demographic with features like health monitoring...

Try the Brain Food Quiz

Question 1: Which type of fatty acids, found in fatty fish like salmon and trout, are known to support brain function? A) Omega-6 fatty acids B) Omega-3 fatty acids C) Saturated fats D) Trans fats ANSWER B) Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)...

Afterlife Conversations helped with Grief

Summary: Interactions with the deceased, or ADCs, are reported by 30-34% of individuals. A recent study explored the effects of ADCs on those grieving a partner. The findings reveal that a majority found ADCs therapeutic, with 47% saying it eased acceptance of their...

Do optimists live longer?

Researchers have been trying to answer this question or years. With the pandemic years, political upheavals, international news and economic worries it’s no wonder you may be finding it hard to keep a positive outlook. The good news is that a 2022 study published in...

Can we believe ‘research’?

Good question: the answer is…. “It depends”. There’s a big difference between the sort of whizz-bang research we see in advertising and the scientific journal articles that are rarely reported in the media. Let’s consider a few examples. Think of the claims made by...