A new trial has shown that using telepresence robots to support the well-being and health of older people in their homes can improve physical strength and balance, as well as social interaction and confidence. The work is ...
Jun 23, 2026
0
3
Some people might not mind spending time alone, but new research with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness—rather than strictly being alone—may experience faster mental and physical ...
Jun 16, 2026
0
7
A research group led by Dr. Keiko Ueno, assistant professor at the Innovative Clinical Research Center, Kanazawa University, has revealed the status of collaboration between fire-based emergency medical service (EMS) agencies ...
Jun 15, 2026
0
2
Treatment of a serious mental illness that can lead to suicide, such as major depressive disorder, often centers on medication and talk therapy with little or no consideration of factors such as social isolation or financial ...
Jun 12, 2026
0
5
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.
May 26, 2026
0
7
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a strong tool that can help with different needs in an instant, but should AI replace or augment mental health specialists? A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist outlines how AI can be ...
May 1, 2026
0
11
While research has shown a link between traffic-related exposures such as air pollution and noise and adverse mental health outcomes, few studies have looked at the role of road infrastructure itself in isolating communities ...
Apr 27, 2026
0
4
A team of researchers led by the University of Aberdeen has found that private gardens played a vital role in supporting people's well-being during the U.K.'s first COVID-19 lockdown, when access to public green spaces was ...
Apr 18, 2026
0
71
Loneliness affects the memory of older adults but does not speed up mental decline over time, suggests data from a major European study tracking more than 10,000 people over seven years. Participants who reported high levels ...
Apr 14, 2026
0
8
The two of us can often be found in a patch of scrubby bushland, phone in hand, slowly scanning for plants. Or crouched behind a tree trunk with binoculars, pausing mid-breath to find the source of a bird call. It often feels ...
Apr 4, 2026
0
6
