Australian researchers have embarked on a large clinical trial to explore the benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet and walking-based exercise for staving off dementia, a
In a growing trend to harness the positive potential of technology for our aging population, researchers have created video games for older adults that take
Some people will do anything to get out of doing exercise, and researchers are scrambling to oblige, showing physical health benefits – in mice and
Middle-aged people who walk slowly age more quickly, according to new research, while fast walkers are physically and mentally younger. The study, conducted in nearly
High intensity interval training, which has established heart health benefits, could also help prevent cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. A University of Queensland
While Mediterranean regions are fighting it out for top healthy nation ranking, Australia is slipping. Spain has overtaken Italy as the world’s healthiest country, according
To address the growing divide between younger and older generations, intergenerational programs have been springing up around the world, reflecting the World Health Organisation’s Active
When you think of malnutrition, you typically picture a starving person. But overweight people can also be malnourished. This phenomenon is formally recognised as the
We often hear about the importance of eating nutrient dense food as part of a healthy, balanced diet – our first stop for meeting nutritional
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