Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults’ memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries and found those who reported higher levels of loneliness did … Read more

How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts

How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts

Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut. From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk, known as coir, are being incorporated into shoreline protection projects. Often used in conjunction with other measures, the coconut material is … Read more