Ageing

The air we breathe shapes our brains
Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study

"Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia." Author: Eef Hogervorst, Loughborough University Researchers tracked nearly 28 million older adults over six years nationwide. They [...]

2026-05-01T11:23:28-05:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

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 of many challenges. Retirement brings opportunities, but for many people it also results in loss of role and income. Loved ones may die, leading to [...]

Go to Top