The number of years British people enjoy good health has fallen by over two years in a decade, with more suffering from ailments before hitting retirement age, a new study has shown.
Apr 27, 2026
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International students face a range of health challenges in their daily lives due to language barriers, different cultural values, and unfamiliar health care systems. Even something as basic as a dentist's appointment can ...
Apr 23, 2026
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A new study co-authored by Femida Handy of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania finds that, among older adults, voting predicts a lower risk of mortality for up to 15 years.
Apr 23, 2026
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New research from the University of Oxford finds that more than one in five children born after 2013 experience poverty for at least half of their childhood (from birth to age ten). The study provides the first comprehensive ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Japan's transition to a super-aged society is intensifying pressure on health care and social security spending. In response, national policy has promoted "Compact Plus Network" planning, which encourages people to live near ...
Apr 6, 2026
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Nearly a third of Americans over age 50 provide regular care to an adult relative or friend with a health issue or disability, a new poll finds. But many of them don't know about, or use, local resources that could help them ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Experiencing abuse at any age can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health. But our new report suggests that what may happen to people in later life—including abuse, poverty and social isolation—plays ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Smartphone health care applications are widely used to support weight management and broader lifestyle improvement. However, many existing apps primarily emphasize dietary tracking and feedback, while offering relatively ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Recent research at Åbo Akademi University highlights that promoting thriving is essential for older people in care homes and constitutes a cornerstone of high-quality aged care. Ann-Sofie Silvennoinen's doctoral thesis in ...
Feb 8, 2026
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The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, social relationships, ...
Feb 6, 2026
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