Robotic Caregiving
Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully‑fledged carers — here’s why By Giulia De Togni, University of Edinburgh Above Photo: Tokyo University of Science researchers demonstrate a nursing care robot during Japan Robot Week. Eugene Hoshiko/Associated Press/Alamy The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its […]
Holiday Feasting
Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays. A dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health Above photo: Food is often a centerpiece of holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. filadendron/E+ via Getty Images By Bryn Beeder, Miami University For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. […]
Pneumonia Protection
Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change Above photo: A new version of the pneumonia vaccine that specifically targets strains that affect adults helped spur the updated recommendations. | zoranm/E+ via Getty Images By Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia Autumn brings a chill in the air – […]
Clever Cloves
How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation By Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University (Above image: Jamaan/Shutterstock) Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavour, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific […]
Stress and Dementia
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it By Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, Penn State and Martin J. Sliwinski, Penn State Above photo: Social isolation is often stressful and can affect the aging brain. MixMedia/E+ via Getty Images The probability of any American having […]