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Take a look at what the evidence says about non-drug options for dementia-related sleep problems.

We often hear about cases of older adults being victims of poor care, being neglected or being financially abused by their family caregivers. But sometimes, it is the family caregiver who is a victim. How can we determine if this is the symptoms of a disease or an act of abuse?

Research highlights how four populations can benefit from leveraging their homes for physical activity.

The majority of bereaved people come to terms with the loss and move on. However, some people (up to 1 in 5) experience great distress that does not go away despite the passage of time. Learn more about what is known about interventions to address grief symptoms.

The more the merrier! Research shows many types of exercise can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Access to safe, stable and adequate housing is recognized as a fundamental human right and is essential to create the conditions for people to live healthy, safe and happy lives. However, a growing number of people are experiencing homelessness.

Stay up to date! New research reverses initial finding of the positive impact of vitamin D use in people with mild to moderate asthma on severe asthma attacks.

Leading figures have recently called for a halt to the development of certain advanced artificial intelligence systems, in order to better manage innovation and prevent potential harms. Among potential harms, is it possible that age-related biases present in our society be encoded and amplified in artificial intelligence systems?

You do not have to go it alone! From exercise to reminiscence therapy, research illustrates there are various strategies that help to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Richard Sztramko discusses what blood pressure targets should be for those being treated with medications for hypertension and some of the considerations that impact those targets, such as orthostatic hypotension.

For more than two decades, Australia has seen a growing community of "grey nomads" who travel independently and for extended periods in their caravan or motor home. A nomadic lifestyle can reveal some challenges when it comes to chronic disease management. What lessons can we learn from Australia's grey nomads with type 1 and 2 diabetes?

Research shows that music-based strategies may have the potential to improve many physical and psychological outcomes in adults with cancer.

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Megha Poddar discusses important considerations for older adults on plant-based diets or for those considering adopting a vegetarian diet.

Once called 'a touch of sugar', Diana Sherifali, PhD, describes prediabetes and its symptoms in this 2-minute video.

People of all ages devour medical tv series, which have been part of the television landscape for decades. These programs can have an effect on the knowledge, perceptions and health behaviours of viewers, but these findings must be taken with a grain of salt.

Helping your heart! Research shows that quitting smoking can have cardiovascular benefits for people with coronary heart disease.

In this 4-minute video, Enoch Ho discusses what conditions acupuncture is thought to work for, the potential risks, and other considerations when undergoing acupuncture treatment.

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Tricia Woo talks about non-medication strategies to treat insomnia.

It is estimated that 425 million people around the world owns cryptocurrencies (also known as digital or virtual currencies). There appears to be a relationship between trading in high-risk cryptocurrencies or stocks and compulsive gambling. Learn more about cryptocurrencies and their associated health risks.

Research makes the case for not skipping out on fruits and vegetables.