Brain health: Probiotics, a healthy diet can support cognitive function

A collage of probiotic supplements and a jar of sauerkraut

Share on PinterestProbiotics, dietary changes may support cognitive function as we age, a new review concludes. Design by MNT; Photography by Guido Mait/Getty Images and Peter Mead/Getty Images A new review investigates whether influencing the makeup of the gut microbiome can improve brain health. In particular, it focuses on probiotics, prebiotics, dietary modifications, and faecal … Read more

5 canned foods that can help you age better

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Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Credit: Getty Images. Good food design. Key words Canned foods provide important nutrients for heart, brain, muscle and skin health. Beans, tomatoes, fish, peaches and beets support healthy aging for any budget. Stocking your pantry with these staples makes nutritious meals simple and easy. Botox can help … Read more

Agencies warn that elderly support services are facing shortages as fuel prices rise

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The National Council for Aged Care Providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support to keep services running, as the Middle East war sends oil prices skyrocketing. Aged Australians, which represents residential care, home care, retirement living and community care operators, wants older Australians and aged care workers to be prioritized in … Read more

A hospital investigation found that siblings of children with serious conditions were neglected, lacking support

A hospital investigation found that siblings of children with serious conditions were neglected, lacking support

Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family’s story. You know something is wrong with your brother or sister. You see the hospital visits and medication routines, the silent worry on your parents’ faces. You piece together things from overheard conversations, wondering if what you’re feeling is normal and if anyone notices what … Read more

Migrant workers seek mental health support due to fear of job loss, misunderstanding: Study

Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study.

Singapore – Migrant workers and migrant domestic workers Avoids official searches in Singapore Mental health support As they fear losing their jobs, according to a recent study. Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and … Read more