Researchers reveal climbing trees can improve cognitive skills

treesPHILADELPHIA: Climbing a tree and balancing on a beam can dramatically improve cognitive skills, according to a study recently conducted by researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Florida.

The study, led by Drs. Ross Alloway, a research associate, and Tracy Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The six hundred and sixty-sixth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

A £2.7 million housing scheme which will provide in total 26 new affordable homes is nearing completion in Togston, Northumberland.

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Major healthcare organisation accused of ‘industrialised’ approach to death

industrialDALLAS: A major healthcare organisation has been accused of an “industrialised” approach to death, with staff prioritising “box ticking” rather than meeting the needs of individual patients.

The president of an association spoke out after the publication of new hospital guidelines reminding doctors and nurses Read More »

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Age care compounds becoming soft crime targets

crimePHOENIX: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.

But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively Read More »

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