PHILADELPHIA: It is well known that good lighting can help people to understand what surrounds them, use landmarks to navigate, identify signs and spaces, see others’ faces and participate in activities. The converse is that poor lighting can result in trips and falls – and Read More »

LOS ANGELES: Dementia patients living in long-term care often have very low levels of activity, and this strongly contributes to a low quality of life, according to a new large-scale study.

The findings also show that family members and staff tend to be pessimistic regarding the Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A study finds older adults who take more steps walking or jogging perform better on memory tasks than those who are more sedentary.

Researchers followed 29 young adults (ages 18-31) and 31 older adults (ages 55-82). Each participant wore a small device called an Read More »

HOUSTON: Creating buildings that respond to the needs of end users is becoming increasingly important for architects and engineers. Design and engineering consultancy Atkins is putting this at the forefront of its designs, particularly when it comes to designing for people’s well-being.

“Buildings can enhance Read More »