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Motivated by a compassionate spirit
How spirituality can help us cope with the trials of ageing

Spiritual engagement is losing out to efficiency when it comes to older age.   Authors: John Wattis and Stephen Curran Old age is a time [...]

Reducing dementia risk
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effect

Alcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain... But in recent years, we have learned that brain gene activity can be [...]

Unlock a better brain
Better brain health is possible – here’s a blueprint

Have you ever felt drained, anxious, unable to focus, or like you’re struggling to think clearly? If so, it’s not your fault. We’re living in [...]

Promoting caregiver well-being
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s

A balanced diet is one key factor in getting a restful night’s sleep.... More and more research points to linkages between sleep and diet. Author: [...]

The power of humility
A researcher’s prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

Humility among health care providers can help prevent burnout. Author: Barret Michalec, Arizona State University Better health care for patients begins with humility – a [...]

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