Month: December 2024

Empowering older adults with home-care robots

The rapidly increasing aging population will lead to a shortage of care providers in the future. While robotic technologies are a potential alternative, their widespread use is limited by poor acceptance. In a new study, researchers have examined a user-centric approach to understand the factors influencing user willingness among caregivers and recipients in Japan, Ireland, […]

Published on December 10, 2024

Common Myths on Freezing Food Debunked

With the holidays comes lots of delicious food that may be frozen for future use. But experts warn that not all foods can be frozen successfully, and those that can be frozen should be monitored for freshness. Here are some common myths ─ and helpful hints ─ about storing… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on December 10, 2024

The Worst Sugar for Heart Health

When it comes to sweets, the type a person chooses can have a significant impact on their heart health, a new study finds. Sugary drinks significantly increase a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and other heart health problems, results showed. But… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on December 10, 2024