Reminiscence and the Health of Older Adults
A thoughtful overview of reminiscence therapy and everyday reminiscence, noting benefits for mood, social connection, and mental health in older adults including those with dementia. Practical tips urge weekly photo keepsake reviews, sharing era reflections, discussing recipes, and reframing challenges while avoiding dwelling on trauma.
Climate change linked to more wildfire smoke deaths study finds
A global study using attribution science links climate change to about 12 566 annual wildfire smoke deaths in the 2010s, rising from 669 in the 1960s, with roughly 13 percent of excess deaths in the 2010s attributed to climate change. The research notes regions most affected include South America Australia and Europe.
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Sian Kou-Giesbrecht
Dalhousie University
Nature
Health Canada
Kou-Giesbrecht
Canada
South America
Australia
Europe
Rou-Giesbrecht
Higher fibre intake linked to reduced disease risk
A health column explains that daily dietary fibre prevents large bowel hernias and many other illnesses. It cites studies from Harvard and notes 50 grams daily may lower diverticulitis risk. suggests fiber-rich foods and discusses debates on recommended intake. Ken Walker and daughter continue the Doctor Game column in The Chronicle-Journal.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine
Harvard University
Doctor
Chronicle-Journal
Ken Walker
W. Gifford-Jones
Toronto
Docgiff.com
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