Paranormal belief and conspiracy theory endorsement: variations in adaptive function and positive wellbeing.

Recent studies report that paranormal belief and conspiracy theory endorsement are differentially related to factors allied to positive wellbeing (e.g., meaning in life and coping behaviours).

Adding Value in Radiology-Improved Radiological Diagnosis of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fragility Fractures Following National UK Audit and Interventions.

Vertebral fragility fractures (VFFs) are the most common osteoporotic fracture, with significant associated morbidity, mortality and risk of future fractures. Unfortunately, VFFs are frequently underdiagnosed and underreported. With this background, The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS), undertook a UK-wide retrospective audit in 2019 to assess radiology reporting of incidental VFFs present on CT studies.

Impact of Pomegranate Extract Supplementation on Physical and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Aged 55-70 Years: A Randomised Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Cognitive decline and loss of physical function are common concerns in older adults, with limited effective interventions available. This study aimed to assess the impact of pomegranate extract (PE) supplementation on cognitive and physical function in older adults aged 55-70 years. : A randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 86 participants, who were assigned to receive either PE (740 mg) or a placebo (maltodextrin) daily for 12 weeks.

Re-evaluation of the relationship between paranormal belief and perceived stress using statistical modelling.

Recent research indicates that paranormal belief, in the absence of allied cognitive-perceptual and psychopathology-related factors, is not associated with negative wellbeing outcomes. However, investigators have historically reported relationships between specific facets of belief (e.g.

The Illusory Health Beliefs Scale: preliminary validation using exploratory factor and Rasch analysis.

Illusory health beliefs are ill-founded, erroneous notions about well-being. They are important as they can influence allied attitudes, actions, and behaviors to the detriment of personal and societal welfare. Noting this, and the prevalence of paranormal beliefs in contemporary Western society, researchers developed the Paranormal Health Beliefs Scale (PHBS).