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Financial Wellbeing and General Life Satisfaction in Australia

Financial well-being amongst elderly Australians: The role of consumption patterns and financial literacy

The impact of financial literacy on financial well-being: a systematic literature review

​This review found that financial literacy strongly impacts financial well-being, shaped by behaviour, social influences, and digital skills.​

Can resistance training improve mental health outcomes in older adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Author links open overlay panel

Resistance training significantly improved depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults, with even stronger effects in those with mental disorders. Specific training factors influenced how effective it was.

Resistance Training in Depression

Evidence suggests resistance training can ease depression symptoms, boost sleep and strength, and is safe to use. Long-term effects and ideal training plans still need more research.

Walking and Hippocampal Formation Volume Changes: A Systematic Review

This review found that walking, especially when frequent or intense, supports healthy brain ageing by increasing hippocampal volume, making it a simple way to help protect against cognitive decline.