Dementia has many faces, and because of the wide range of ways in which it can develop and affect patients,
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Asian countries do aged care differently—here’s what we can learn from them
Unlike in Western countries like Australia, traditional Asian cultures place a heavy emphasis on filial piety—the expectation children will support
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These drugs carry risks and may not help, but many dementia patients get them anyway
Nearly three-quarters of older adults with dementia have filled prescriptions for medicines that act on their brain and nervous system,
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Why you shouldn't reuse your gym clothes without washing them first
Most of us would be reluctant to admit that we reuse gym clothes – but let’s be honest, it’s probably
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Seven Myths About Exercising After 50 And The Truth About Them
Myth 1: I should No longer Run At My Age Regular runners do not need to stop running simply because
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Stimulants: Using them to cram for exams ruins sleep and doesn’t help test scores
Along with a steeper financial burden and an increasingly competitive academic environment, this year’s incoming freshman university class will likely
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Woman with large tumours on her leg that weigh 4 kg says she won't cover them up
Parents of Karina Rodini, from Curitiba, Brazil spotted small dark moles on her leg when she was a toddler. At
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Heavy cream substitutes: 8 alternatives and how to use them
In a pinch, people can replace heavy cream for a mixture of milk and butter. People who are unable to
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Bringing artificial limbs to patients who need them
After Johnny Matheny lost his left arm to cancer in 2008, he was determined to find a worthy replacement. But
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Five ways to encourage people to reduce their meat intake – without them even realising
Meat makes a meal, so goes the saying. But with more people than ever before ditching meat for plant-based alternatives,
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