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Summary: A new study reveals that older adults experience the least attention difficulties when home temperatures remain between 68–75 ˚F (20–24 ˚C). Deviations beyond this range double the risk of attention lapses, highlighting how even current climate conditions may harm cognitive health. This risk is especially pronounced for low-income seniors who may lack the means to regulate indoor temperatures. Please read the full article here: https://neurosciencenews.com/temperature-aging-cognition-28353/
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“Access to alcohol and lethal means of harm, as well as poverty, are all known risk factors for suicide,” said Lindsey. “Our research suggests that a great starting place for saving lives is to fund and enact public policies that target these three areas.” In addition, while some of the most effective policies focus on improving well-being over the long term, others—including those related to firearms and restricting other lethal means—aim to make it more difficult to make quick decisions that can have fatal consequences. “Suicide is often an impulsive act,” said Purtle. “Anything you can do to delay that impulsivity on average will be beneficial and will prevent suicide from a public health perspective.” Please read the entire article here: https://scitechdaily.com/from-wages-to-wellness-the-hidden-fight-against-suicide/ |
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