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MALAYSIA’S population is ageing as improvements in healthcare and living conditions contribute to longer life expectancy. By 2026, individuals aged 60 and above are expected to make up about 12.3% of the population. Yet while attention is often given to physical health and cognitive decline, mental wellbeing is equally important. Healthy ageing is also about…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Between college dormitories and cramped apartments, young adults often live in environments that can be loud, bright or uncomfortable, making it difficult to reliably get a good night’s sleep, according to Adwoa Dadzie, doctoral candidate in biobehavioral health at Penn State. Despite some people’s perception that young people do not need…

Sleep is something most of us take for granted. However, increasing research indicates that it significantly improves a range of conditions. Whilst many people may understand that sleep can broadly improve mood and stress, it is increasingly understood that ‘sleep hygiene’ can significantly address brain health