People often talk about how staying active can help keep the mind sharp. But what does science say about this? A study looked into how physical and mental activities might affect the brain over time. The focus was on older adults who did not have dementia. The study wanted to see if these activities
UVA Health is giving back to the community this holiday season. They are donating $37, 500 to four nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. This is to honor their over 18, 000 employees. The money will go to All Blessings Flow, the Culpeper Food Closet, Fauquier FISH, and Act
Peer support programs can make a big difference in helping Latinx individuals deal with substance use and mental health issues. But how do you make these programs work best for this community? A recent study looked into this question. The study focused on a Spanish-speaking organization that helps
In South-East Asia, governments have been slow to put into action policies that could help people eat healthier. This is mostly because big food companies push back and because different groups don't work well together. To tackle this problem, a study was done. Researchers talked to people from Ind
People from different fields have different ideas about what sustainability means in global health. This is important because the One Health approach is becoming more popular. One Health is about looking at human, animal, and environmental health together to solve big problems like pandemics and cli
Cancer is a scary disease that can happen when cells in the body grow out of control. Sometimes, this happens because of harmful chemicals in the environment. These chemicals, called carcinogens, can be found in many places, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even the food we eat. One
In the hunt for new ways to tackle Alzheimer's disease, scientists are turning to an unlikely source: fungi from the ocean. Alzheimer's is a tough nut to crack. It's a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Right now, there's no cure. But researchers are digging into the pote
COPD is a serious lung condition. It's a leading cause of death worldwide. Managing it is crucial. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an old practice. It uses herbs, acupuncture, and more. Some research says it might help with COPD. It could make breathing easier and improve lung function. But w
In Brazil, a big study called ELSA-Brasil is looking into how brains change as people get older. This study is special because it uses really powerful brain scans, called 3T and 7T MRI, to get a close look at the brain. The goal is to figure out what makes some brains age faster or slower. The stud
In Kuwait, a growing number of people are dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a tough condition that affects the digestive system. Scientists wanted to find out what lifestyle choices might be making this problem worse. They asked 520 adults, some with IBD and some without, about their ha
