Notícias · Recifes

Heart rate alignment rises when people are close, offering social engagement clue

When people are close—both physically and emotionally—their heart rates begin to align, rising and falling together. Could such cardiac alignment be used as a way to measure social engagement and connection in everyday settings?

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may not protect against bone fractures, large new study

For years, many people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong as they age. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll find shelves full of products promising to support bone health, prevent fractures and reduce the risk of falls.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Youth tobacco use falls, but flavored e-cigarettes are still a concern

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week shared findings from the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). The American Heart Association has issued the following statement:

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Hospital discharge sedatives linked to more falls, readmissions and deaths in older adults

Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Don't let summer allergies cloud a sunny forecast

Summertime can bring a host of triggers for those with allergies and asthma. People often focus on spring and fall allergies, but summer allergies can take a toll on those affected. By learning more about seasonal allergies, you can better recognize them and know what to do to he

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Global reforms fall short as psychosis care still brings abuse, coercion and exclusion

People with psychosis continue to face abuse, discrimination and early death despite global reform efforts to protect their human rights, according to La Trobe University researchers.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Why does our mind wander? New study taps into the tricks of staying on task

You're sitting at your desk, writing a short story. You remain focused, but after several hours, you still can't see how to end it. So you go for a run, allowing your thoughts to run with you. Instead of stumbling on a rock, you fall on a solution.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented—but change is needed

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education or social isolation, but new Curtin University research suggests current public health approaches are falling short in driving real behavior ch

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Sleep problems in dementia care are linked more to emotional well-being than fear of falli

While fear of falling has long been linked to poor sleep among older adults, new research from George Mason University suggests that emotional well-being may be an even stronger predictor of sleep quality for people with dementia and the spouses who care for them. In what is beli

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Brain-computer training sharpens detection of tiny movement errors in five days

The brain uses visual cues to coordinate muscle movement. When motor commands and sensory feedback are out of alignment, visuo-motor errors occur. Rapid perception of these errors allows for correction, which is important in many aspects of life—from preventing falls among older

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Capricor falls as FDA sets up AdCom meeting to review Duchenne therapy

A pauta traz uma atualização relevante e serve como base para a cobertura editorial. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Finanças.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 1

Acompanhe as Notícias da Recifes