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The effect of hearing impairment and social participation on depressive symptoms in older adults: a cross-lagged analysis

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between hearing impairment, depressive symptoms, and social participation in older adults.MethodsThe study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2013 and 2018, which included 3,980 samples. The analysis was conducted using cross-lagged structural equation modeling with SPSS 23.0 and Mplus 7.4.ResultsThe findings show […]

Published on August 8, 2023

How Aerobic Exercise Can Boost Brain Health and Prevent Cognitive Decline

Just as a regular exercise routine keeps our muscles strong and healthy, aerobic exercise works wonders for our brain health! Recent studies have shown that aerobic exercise is a powerful tool in preventing and treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is a precursor to dementia. Think of it like this: just as exercise helps regulate […]

Published on August 8, 2023