Health — Longevity — October 24th, 2025

Analysis finds 19-year life expectancy gap among Hawaiʻi groups
Life expectancy in Hawaiʻi averages 81.9 years, exceeding the US average, but significant disparities exist among ethnic groups. Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders have the lowest life expectancies at 77.4 and 69.6 years, respectively, while Chinese residents reach 88.2 years. Socioeconomic factors contribute to these differences, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Can steroids combat population collapse? The Enhanced Games wants to find out.
The Enhanced Games, a new sporting competition explicitly designed to allow performance-enhancing drugs, looks like a publicity stunt for the techno-macho era: Olympic athletes on steroids competing for million-dollar bounties in Las Vegas. But co-founder Aron D'Souza has a 90% gross margin telehealth business in mind, and a pitch to governments struggling with aging populations.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Seniors can age at home more safely with AI-enabled radar
Cherish Health's radar-powered device assesses residents' health and safety with AI and automatically alerts family and a security center in case of emergency, explains the company's CEO Sumit Nagpal.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 20th, 2025

How this odd-looking animal outsmarted aging
Naked mole-rats seem to have found nature's cheat code for longevity. Scientists discovered that small tweaks in one of their proteins make it better at fixing DNA damage, helping the animals resist aging. Even fruit flies with the same changes lived longer, hinting at a universal way life can extend its own clock. It's a glimpse into how evolution fine-tunes biology to fight time itself.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 17th, 2025

Poor sleep in youth linked to early signs of biological stress
Poor sleep in adolescents and young adults is associated with early biological signs of stress, particularly involving metabolic and inflammatory systems. Elevated allostatic load, indicated by dysregulated biomarkers such as cholesterol and blood sugar, is more common in those with sleep disturbances, especially frequent snoring. These findings suggest sleep issues may increase long-term health risks.
October 17, 2025 — Source

[The Era of Healthy Aging] Measuring and Managing Antioxidant Levels With Professor Hyojee Joung of Seoul National University
Aging is not fixed — it can speed up or slow down depending on diet and lifestyle. That's why healthy aging has become a growing focus in recent years.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 15th, 2025

A little stress could be the secret to healthy aging
Scientists discovered that specific nutrients in nematodes' diets activate stress defenses that keep their cells healthier over time. These RNAs prevent toxic protein buildup, promoting longevity and vitality. The worms fed with balanced diets lived more active, healthier lives. The findings hint that mild dietary stress could support better aging in humans as well.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Positive views on aging may lead to healthier, more active lifestyles, new study finds
Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about aging are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Worried about turning 60? Science says that's when many of us actually peak
Overall psychological functioning, integrating cognitive abilities and personality traits, peaks between ages 55 and 60. While raw cognitive skills like memory and processing speed decline from the mid-twenties, traits such as conscientiousness and emotional stability peak later, some into the 70s. These findings support age-inclusive practices, as midlife often brings strengths valuable for complex decision-making and leadership.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 13th, 2025

Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow aging
I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on aging, speak at my local university's medical school. One line really stuck with me: "The next great step in aging science will be understanding how lifestyle factors slow down aging."
October 13, 2025 — Source

Study tests the effect of slow-tempo relaxing music to address delirium in critically ill older adults
Study tests the effect of slow-tempo relaxing music to address delirium in critically ill older adults
October 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 10th, 2025

Regular cannabis use poses risks to those over 65, experts caution
Regular cannabis use in adults over 65 is associated with increased risks of heart disease, certain cancers, cognitive impairment, falls, and drug interactions, especially given the higher potency of modern products. Cannabis can be addictive, with about 30% of regular users developing cannabis use disorder. Evidence for medical benefits remains limited, and open discussion with healthcare providers is advised.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 8th, 2025

Pain and antidepressant drug combo linked to increased seizure risk in older adults
Older adults prescribed tramadol with CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants, such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, or bupropion, show a modestly increased risk of seizures compared to those using tramadol with other antidepressants. This elevated risk, about 6--9% higher, is not observed with hydrocodone, indicating a specific interaction between tramadol and CYP2D6 inhibitors.
October 8, 2025 — Source

This Geriatrics Training Program Escaped the Ax. For Now.
The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans.
October 8, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — September 29th, 2025

AI blood test reveals molecular signals of aging
AI and metabolomics research links blood chemistry to aging, with aspartate emerging as a key biomarker of physical fitness and healthy longevity.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Ceiling fans offer limited relief from heat for older adults in hot rooms
Ceiling fans modestly lower core temperature and heart rate in older adults exposed to 31°C and 45% relative humidity but do not fully prevent heat-induced physiological strain. Fans are most effective below 33°C and should be combined with air conditioning for optimal cooling. At temperatures above 40°C, fans may worsen heat strain.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 26th, 2025

Lifetime of social ties adds up to healthy aging at molecular level
The cumulative effect of social advantages across a lifetime—from parental warmth in childhood to friendship, community engagement and religious support in adulthood—may slow the biological processes of aging itself. These social advantages appear to set back "epigenetic clocks" such that a person's biological age, as measured by analyzing DNA methylation patterns, is younger than their chronological age.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 25th, 2025

3 Anti-Aging Exercises You Should Be Doing to Stay Young and Strong
These are the three things you need to do if you want to age well.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Healthy habits can make your brain age more slowly, study finds
Your chronological age may say 65, but your brain could be acting a decade younger—or older—depending on your life experiences.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 22nd, 2025

Availability of respite care almost triples a palliative care patient's chance of dying at home
Access to respite services for family caregivers increases a palliative care patient's probability of dying at home almost threefold, according to a McGill University-led study.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 16th, 2025

Adopting healthy habits can improve cognitive decline, study shows
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk factor for cognitive decline, losing cognitive function is not an inevitable part of aging.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk factor for cognitive decline, losing cognitive function is not an inevitable part of aging.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year—new research
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, aging well comes with a range of challenges.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Research challenges negative stereotypes about growing older
The aging population is one of the most important social issues of our time. However, discussions about aging are often one-sided and tinged with negativity. The latest research offers a fresh perspective: aging is changing, so our perceptions should change too.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Submerging forearms in water may help protect older adults during extreme heat
When air conditioning is not available during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other people become vulnerable to cardiac problems and other heat-related illnesses, according to researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology.
September 16, 2025 — Source

The 'Catch-22' of aging: Our immune system protects us by committing our cells to die
Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms—viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with a built-in defense system, our innate immune system that protects us in our youth but can turn against us as we age. New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is revealing why this tradeoff exists, identifying a common power source driving many immune system responses to pathogens. The findings may potentially lead to new ways to combat inflammation and diseases associated with aging like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 9th, 2025

A wireless heart rate monitor powered by Raspberry Pi and Wi-Fi - how it works
Could Wi-Fi and a Raspberry Pi one day replace your heart monitoring wearables? These researchers say yes.
September 9, 2025 — Source

New perspective outlines how food-derived signals can modulate biological aging
Diet doesn't just fuel the body, it sends molecular signals that can slow down or speed up biological aging, according to a new perspective in npj Aging. The authors explain that biological age, a measure of functional health, can diverge sharply from chronological age and that targeted nutritional and lifestyle choices can bend the trajectory toward healthier aging.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Specialized macrophages on adipose nerves curb age-related inflammation in mice
Yale School of Medicine-led research reports that nerve-associated macrophages help maintain healthy fat over a lifespan and curb age-related inflammation.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Study of identical twins links faster aging to memory decline
New research from University of Virginia psychologists has found that "epigenetic clocks"—tools scientists use to estimate a person's biological age—can predict cognitive decline. The study, which focused on middle-aged twins, also found socioeconomic status plays a role.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 5th, 2025

Spaceflight Accelerates Human Aging, Study Finds
Human stem cells showed increased signs of aging after spending some time in space. Here's what that means for future crewed missions.
September 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 4th, 2025

Shifts in meal timing predict health and longevity in older adults
As we age, what and how much we eat tends to change. However, how meal timing relates to our health remains less understood. Researchers at Mass General Brigham and their collaborators studied changes to meal timing in older adults and discovered people experience gradual shifts in when they eat meals as they age. They also found characteristics that may contribute to meal timing shifts and revealed specific trajectories linked to an earlier death.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Spaceflight accelerates human stem cell aging, researchers find
Researchers from the University of California San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute have discovered that spaceflight accelerates the aging of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), which are vital for blood and immune system health.
September 4, 2025 — Source

What happened to the midlife unhappiness hump?
Once a universal midlife slump, unhappiness now peaks in the youngest generations, raising urgent questions about how social, economic, and digital forces are reshaping mental health worldwide.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 1st, 2025

No significant reduction in death found following comprehensive cardiovascular screening in men aged 60 to 64 years
It has been estimated that 80% of cardiac events and strokes are preventable, around half of these through early detection and intervention. Population screening is one approach to identify individuals with early signs of CVD, but there is limited evidence that it provides benefits in terms of reducing deaths.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Scanner detects bedsores earlier, saving lives and costs
In 2010, UCLA nursing professor Barbara Bates-Jensen traveled to Haiti to direct and provide wound care for victims of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that had killed or injured more than half a million people and left 5 million displaced.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 29th, 2025

2010 to 2023 saw decline in births, increase in deaths in the United States
Brady E. Hamilton, Ph.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues present and compare trends in U.S. births and deaths from 2010 through 2023.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Geriatric assessment in the emergency department reduces admission rates
Julia Adler-Milstein, Ph.D., from the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues conducted a quasi-experimental study of older adults to assess whether an emergency department modified comprehensive geriatric assessment (mCGA) was associated with lower hospital admissions without negative unintended consequences. The analysis included 1,119 emergency department visits among patients aged 65 years and older who received the mCGA and 1,612 who did not.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 25th, 2025

Mitochondrial stress regulates phosphorylation of LIN-40 to coordinate chromatin remodeling and longevity
A new study by Dr. Tian Ye's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has revealed that mitochondrial stress coordinates chromatin remodeling and longevity through the phosphoregulation of Nucleosome Remodeling and Deacetylase (NuRD) complex component LIN-40 in Caenorhabditis elegans.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Positive emotion bias in aging may signal cognitive decline
As people age, they display a bias in recognizing emotions as positive-to the point of improperly labeling neutral or negative emotions as positive. Some researchers theorize this bias is an adaptive mechanism to support mental and emotional wellness, but new evidence suggests it may be a sign of cognitive decline. In a new JNeurosci paper, Noham Wolpe, from Tel Aviv University, and colleagues, from the University of Cambridge, advance understanding on what this positive emotion bias that elders exhibit signifies about their brains' health.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Repeated heat wave exposure tied to accelerated aging, with rural and manual workers most affected
Heat waves are increasing in frequency as a consequence of climate change and can have major impacts on public health. While previous studies have demonstrated the negative effects of heat waves on age-related health conditions, particularly among older people, they have primarily focused on short-term exposure to sustained heat. Understanding how sustained exposure to heat over the course of several years could help explain the potential long-term impact of heat waves on human aging.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 22nd, 2025

End-of-life care missing a key player: The psychologist
Psychologists could play a vital role in helping Australians navigate voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows there are significant barriers preventing them from doing so.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Hidden body fat linked to faster heart aging
Excessive amounts of visceral fat—the hidden fat surrounding organs—is linked with faster aging of the heart, a new study has found.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Study finds no increased risk of death associated with higher intake of animal protein
Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 21st, 2025

How older people are reaping brain benefits from new tech
Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a junior.
August 21, 2025 — Source or Source

Predictive simulations seek to minimize the risk of falls in older age
A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased risk of falling in older adults. Using computer simulations, they explored specific scenarios involving stepping down from a curb or stair with varying levels of muscle strength and nerve signal speed—both of which tend to decline with age.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 19th, 2025

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus—scientists pinpoint a protein at the center of it
Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus—the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that's at the center of this decline.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Exposing inconsistencies in Australian aged care quality
A national study led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Center based at SAHMRI and the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University, has revealed significant gaps in the quality of aged care services being provided to older Australians.
August 19, 2025 — Source

'I went out and I had a cry': What aged-care staff say about their grief when residents die
As our population ages, we're living longer and dying older. End-of-life care is therefore an increasingly important part of aged care. In Australia, around 50% of people aged over 85 die in an aged care home.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 8th, 2025

Current diagnostic tool underestimates kidney failure risk in frail individuals, finds study
Researchers have found that a common tool used by clinicians for predicting kidney failure could be underestimating the risk of failure for some people. The study, "Frailty in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease and Validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation in Frailty Sub-Groups," is published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Uncovering the secrets of 'SuperAgers' and cognitive longevity
For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older - dubbed "SuperAgers" - to better understand what makes them tick.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 4th, 2025

Clinical trial shows new software helps seniors reduce unnecessary medications
McGill University researchers have developed and are licensing a digital tool to help safely reduce patients' use of medications that may be unnecessary or even harmful to them.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Fall prevention program developed for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden on the health care system—fall-related injuries are associated with an increased use of services, making them among the most expensive medical conditions to treat.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 1st, 2025

Young human serum requires bone marrow for skin rejuvenation effects
The study, led by first author Johanna Ritter and corresponding author Elke Grönniger from Beiersdorf AG, Research and Development Hamburg, shows that components in young human blood serum can help restore youthful properties to skin, but only when bone marrow cells are also present. This discovery highlights the role of bone marrow in supporting skin health and may allow for novel approaches aimed at slowing or reversing visible signs of aging.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 29th, 2025

New tool using AI for heart failure incorporates views of patients, clinicians, other stakeholders on three continents
The "Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Risk Assessment" (AI4HF) project has successfully engaged clinicians, patients and other stakeholders across Europe, South America and Africa to achieve its target to co-design, develop and evaluate the first trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) tool for personalizing the care and management of patients with heart failure.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Structured lifestyle program improves cognition in at-risk older adults
The Alzheimer's Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) found that certain lifestyle interventions improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. U.S. POINTER is a two-year, multi-site clinical trial, one of which is the Baylor College of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, testing two different lifestyle interventions in a representative population of older adults at risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Study refutes blood thinner brain bleed risk after falls in older adults
There are about 70 million baby boomers in the United States, many now over the age of 65. As people age, rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases rise, leading to more use of blood thinners such as warfarin. At the same time, older adults face a higher risk of head injuries and brain bleeding, especially after falls.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Wasps may hold the secret to slowing down the aging process
Scientists have discovered that jewel wasps can slow down their biological rate of aging. Their study of jewel wasps, known for their distinctive metallic colors, has shown that they can undergo a kind of natural "time-out" as larvae before emerging into adulthood with this surprising advantage.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 25th, 2025

Number of family caregivers has skyrocketed in the US
There's been a 45% increase in the number of family caregivers between 2015 and 2025, with 63 million Americans now looking after an aging or ailing relative, Rita Choula, senior director of caregiving at the AARP Public Policy Institute, told HealthDay Now in an interview.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Study finds key gene loss may trigger premature aging in the brain
Age often brings a gradual decline in the ability to learn new things and retain memories. This phenomenon, often associated with the elderly, is linked to the brain's deteriorating capacity to generate new neurons—a process that primarily occurs in the hippocampus—as neural stem cells (NSCs) divide and mature.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 22nd, 2025

Aging skin buckles under pressure leading to wrinkles
Examining human skin samples, a research team including Binghamton University Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Guy German found that older skin is more prone to wrinkles. Why? Wrinkles form when your skin stretches in one direction and contracts in the other direction, causing it to buckle -- and this gets more pronounced as you age.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Are you aging well? Take the five-part quiz that could help change your future
Most of us want to enjoy later life feeling strong, connected, and mentally sharp. But how often do we stop to think about whether the things we're doing right now are helping us get there?
July 22, 2025 — Source

Computational clock identifies compounds that may rejuvenate aging brain cells
As the world population is aging rapidly, with over two billion people projected to be above the age of 60 by 2050, age-related brain disorders are on the rise. Living longer but in poor health is not only a daunting prospect, it also places a substantial burden on health care systems worldwide. The idea of being able to counteract the functional decline of our brain through rejuvenating interventions therefore sounds promising.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Magic mushrooms rewind aging in mice—could they do the same for humans?
A surprising discovery from Emory University shows that psilocin, the active metabolite of psychedelic mushrooms, can delay cellular aging and extend lifespan. Human cells lived over 50% longer, and mice treated with psilocybin not only lived 30% longer but also looked and aged better.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Mount Sinai researcher uncovers how the brain and body interact in aging and depression
In a comprehensive Genomic Press interview published in Brain Medicine today, Dr. Hamilton Se-Hwee Oh reveals groundbreaking insights into the complex dialogue between our brains and bodies that fundamentally shapes aging, depression, and neurodegenerative disease. Working at Mount Sinai's prestigious Brain-Body Institute and Ronald M. Loeb Center for Alzheimer's Disease in New York City, Dr. Oh bridges multiple scientific disciplines to decode mechanisms that could transform treatment approaches for millions suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Nurses face barriers to providing quality end-of-life care in aged care homes
Nurses play a critical role in recognizing and responding to end-of-life needs in aged care, often identifying signs of decline up to a year before death.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Online physio program brings fall prevention into the home
The national TOP UP clinical trial, a partnership between University of Sydney researchers and aged care providers, found participants could walk and get out of a chair more easily, were less likely to fall, and experienced less pain.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 17th, 2025

Maybe It's Not Just Aging. Maybe It's Anemia.
Gary Sergott felt weary all the time. "I'd get tired, short of breath, a sort of malaise," he said. He was cold even on warm days and looked pale with dark circles under his eyes.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Older adults and AI: Poll suggests a wary welcome
The artificial intelligence revolution hasn't passed older adults by, a new poll suggests. But the data show that people over 50 have both curiosity and skepticism about AI, depending on how much they've used it, the data show.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 14th, 2025

Chronological age determined within 1.36 years using DNA methylation patterns
Researchers at the Hebrew University have developed an exceptionally accurate method for predicting chronological age from DNA, based on two short genomic regions. Using deep learning networks analyzing DNA methylation patterns at a single-molecule resolution, they achieve age predictions with a median error as low as 1.36 years in individuals under 50.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Inequality, pollution, and democracy levels shape how quickly populations age: Study
BBAGs are the difference between a person's actual age and the age-predicted from their health, cognition, education, functionality, and risk factors like cardiometabolic health or sensory impairments.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Parenthood not lessening loss for widowed people, 25 years of interviews suggest
Widowed parents who enjoy close relationships with their adult children still struggle with loneliness, according to the first study of its kind.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Revealing how senescent cells shape aging at the single-cell level
A research team led by Professor Takuya Yamamoto (Department of Life Science Frontiers) and Professor Yasuhiro Yamada at the University of Tokyo has developed a novel in vivo system that reveals how senescent cells behave in living tissues and influence aging through complex, heterogeneous mechanisms.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 11th, 2025

Researcher develops generative learning model to predict falls
In a study published in the journal Information Systems Research, Texas Tech University's Shuo Yu and his collaborators developed a generative machine learning model to detect instability before a fall occurs. The hope is that the model could work within fall detection devices, such as anti-fall airbag vests or medical alert systems, to minimize injuries, increase emergency response effectiveness and lower medical costs.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 10th, 2025

Life expectancy in California has not recovered from COVID drop
Even four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California residents aren't living as long as they used to.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 7th, 2025

Study reveals accurate association between weak handgrip and a host of diseases among over-50s
Researchers have provided robust scientific evidence that ailments like depression, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, and difficulties performing daily activities are associated with a frail handgrip, particularly among older adults.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 2nd, 2025

Generation X disproportionately impacted by methamphetamine-related deaths
Australia's generation X—people born between 1962 and 1982—face the highest risk of death from methamphetamine-related causes among all age groups, according to a new Burnet Institute study.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 30th, 2025

Researchers explore the connection between programmed cell death and tissue regeneration
The delicate balance between cell death and regeneration is crucial for human health and longevity. Most mechanisms involved in programmed cell death (PCD) play a key role in normal tissue renewal and repair after injury. At the same time, PCD can also disrupt regenerative processes, contributing to the development of pathological conditions such as cancer, fibrosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and other age-related disorders.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 29th, 2025

How to Slow Down Your Biological Clock
Exercise and diet play a big part in healthy aging, and breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine may not be too far off.
June 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 28th, 2025

Are TikTok Age Tests Legit? Orthopedists Explains How to Measure Biological Age
Here's what experts say you can do to stay strong and healthy as you get older.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 25th, 2025

5 Ways to Tell If You're Aging Gracefully, According to Experts
Are you aging well? Doctors say this is what you should check for to make sure you're on the right track as you get older.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Good News! Caffeine Might Help Your Cells Live Longer
As if we needed another reason to drink coffee or tea.
June 25, 2025 — Source

How old are you really? Are the latest 'biological age' tests all they're cracked up to be?
We all like to imagine we're aging well. Now a simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our "biological age." And then, as many have done, we can share how "young" we really are on social media, along with our secrets to success.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink
Nurse practitioners are increasingly filling a gap that is expected to widen as the senior population explodes and the number of geriatricians declines. The Health Resources and Services Administration projects a 50% increase in demand for geriatricians from 2018 to 2030, when the entire baby boom generation will be older than 65.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline
Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study from the University of Georgia published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 23rd, 2025

Assisted dying—medical anthropologist discusses complex practical and ethical road ahead
The House of Commons narrowly passed the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on June 20, a significant step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill must still pass through the House of Lords before it can become law. So far, the debate has centered on a key question: should people already facing a terminal prognosis have the legal right to choose when to end their lives?
June 23, 2025 — Source

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right.
Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Source

New way to find 'aged' cells marks fresh approach for research into aging
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new way of telling aged human cells apart from younger ones using electric fields. While key markers have been found for these senescent cells, current methods require biochemical labels which are difficult to apply and affect the cells themselves, making them difficult to study. The new method is label-free and less damaging. The team aims to diversify the method, extending it to other cell types.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Nightmares might be slowly scaring some to death
"Scared to death" might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Older northerners struggle with 'alarming' inequalities compared to people from the south
Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing—resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Sugary drinks in older age show no effect on dementia, large study finds
Dementia, marked by neurodegeneration and life-disrupting cognitive decline, burdens individuals and health-care systems. Modifiable factors, particularly diet, are considered prime targets for prevention efforts. Excessive sugar intake fuels obesity and diabetes, which are known dementia risk factors. Sugar-sweetened drinks are a major sugar source for roughly 20% of older Americans.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 20th, 2025

Exercise-induced protein revives aging muscles and bones, researchers discover
"Exercise is good for your health" is a well-known phrase, but few people can clearly explain how and why it benefits the human body. A joint research team has discovered a key protein, CLCF1 (cardiotrophin-like cytokine factor 1), that plays a central role in mediating the health benefits of physical activity.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Weighted vests might help older adults meet weight loss goals, but solution for corresponding bone loss still elusive
A new randomized clinical trial, led by a team of researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University, did not find evidence that wearing a weighted vest or engaging in resistance training prevented bone loss in older adults undergoing intentional weight loss.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 18th, 2025

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink
On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient's home to the next, seeing eight in all. Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies — stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Older adults in the US are increasingly dying from unintentional falls
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 16th, 2025

Hold the cream and sugar: Black coffee linked to lower risk of death
While you're probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Loneliness not linked to increased death risk in older adults
Various reports have linked loneliness to premature death, with some - including the U.S. Surgeon General - suggesting that loneliness is as harmful to one's health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Official US records underestimate Native Americans deaths and life expectancy, study finds
Death rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) are far higher than reported in official vital statistics, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — June 13th, 2025

Muscle 'control center' discovery could help elderly with better muscle healing
When a house is hit by a hurricane, you must first remove the damaged parts before reconstruction can begin. The same applies to our muscles after injuries—and now researchers from Aarhus University and Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus have discovered who functions as the coordinator of this repair process.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 6th, 2025

Age-related brain changes reduce social-engagement behaviors, research finds
Social engagement is a vital component of psychological and physical well-being linked to better health and a longer life, yet many older adults struggle to maintain relationships that support these outcomes.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Taurine levels found unreliable as a biomarker of aging
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that levels of circulating taurine, a conditionally essential amino acid involved in multiple important biological functions, is unlikely to serve as a good biomarker for the aging process. In blood samples from humans, monkeys, and mice, scientists found that circulating taurine levels often increased or remained constant with age.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 28th, 2025

Combination of trametinib and rapamycin extends lifespan in mice
The researchers were able to show that Trametinib alone extends the lifespan of mice by 5-10%, while Rapamycin alone increases lifespan by 15-20%. Together, the drugs have a combinatorial effect that extends the life of the mice by around 30%.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 27th, 2025

Study reveals lower acceptance of euthanasia decisions made by AI
The role of AI in medical decision-making elicits different reactions in people when compared with human doctors. A new study investigated the situations where the acceptance differs and why with stories that described medical cases.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 23rd, 2025

Aging metabolism reduces effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the metabolic decline that accompanies aging impairs the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy, an immunotherapy in which T cells of the immune system are taken from patients, engineered to target cancer cells and reinfused into the same patients for treatment.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Detecting balance impairments early could prevent life-threatening falls
As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren't as strong as we once were, we don't see as well as we used to and we start becoming less mobile. These changes inevitably lead to almost a third of people over the age 65 falling each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. In the United States alone, it costs the healthcare system billions of dollars annually. However, while aging is a certainty, falling may be preventable.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Muscle quality linked to cognitive health in middle age
Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have found that sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, appears to be strongly associated with an elevated risk of dementia. The complex relationship between our muscles and brain health represents a promising frontier in preventive medicine, particularly as global populations continue to age.
May 23, 2025 — Source or Source

NIH scientists pioneer new retinal grafting technique for dry age-related macular degeneration
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a new surgical technique for implanting multiple tissue grafts in the eye's retina. The findings in animals may help advance treatment options for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of vision loss among older Americans.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Study reveals continuing and worrying trend in excess US deaths
There were over 1.5 million "missing Americans" in 2022 and 2023, deaths that would have been averted if US mortality rates matched those of peer countries. Excess US deaths have been increasing for decades, with working-age adults disproportionately affected, and this trend continued during and after the pandemic.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Timing and consistency of activity linked to better fitness in older adults
Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock—known as the circadian rhythm—might influence that behavior and much more.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 22nd, 2025

Aged care staffing levels are on the rise—but is it helping to improve quality of care?
Efforts to increase direct care staffing levels in aged care homes are working but a new study raises a critical question: Is this enough to improve quality of care for older people?
May 22, 2025 — Source

Early testing could make risky falls a thing of the past for elderly people
As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren't as strong as we once were, we don't see as well as we used to and we start becoming less mobile. These changes inevitably lead to almost one‑third of people over the age of 65 falling each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Positive mindset about aging in over-60s linked to better recovery after a fall
There is a strong association between an older person's view of how they are aging and how well they will physically recover after a fall.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Why gait quality matters as you age
Walking is one of the most important things we do for our quality of life. In fact, research shows it contributes more than any other physical activity to how well we live day to day. Yet one in three people over the age of 60 report having some difficulty walking.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 13th, 2025

Back into the closet: Is aged care failing LGBTI+ people?
Many older LGBTI+ people feel pressure to "straighten up" and "blend in," concealing their identities to feel safe in aged care facilities, say researchers at the University of South Australia.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Indigenous views of elderhood offer lessons on aging
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa examines how Indigenous communities define elderhood, and how this role supports healthy aging. Led by Yu-Chi Kalesekes Huang and Kathryn Braun of the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, the research reviews 20 scholarly publications to shed light on how elders contribute to the well-being of their communities
May 13, 2025 — Source

Lean pork proven to enhance plant-forward diets for older adults
A newly published clinical feeding study out of South Dakota State University suggests that lean pork can play a central role in plant-forward dietary patterns for aging adults, offering high-quality protein, broad acceptability and alignment with current dietary guidance.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older women
Healthy eating supports healthy aging: Canada's Food Guide recommends daily intake of fruits and vegetables as a way to help prevent multiple chronic conditions that typically affect older adults.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? Two experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 9th, 2025

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, "Let me help you, sweetheart."
May 9, 2025 — Source

How pets enrich the lives of the elderly
The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the National Institute on Aging. The companionship of a wagging tail or a soft purr, however, can enrich the lives of older adults.
May 9, 2025 — Source

The Whoop 5.0 Is Here for Your Health and Longevity: What's New?
In addition to the Whoop 5.0, there is now the Whoop MG. These new wearables can track your pace of aging, heartbeat, blood pressure and more.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 6th, 2025

New paper addresses ethical implications of long-term care, prioritizing quality and safety
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a new paper addressing the challenges and ethical implications of current long-term care services and business models, calling for more research into meeting vulnerable patient interests and scrutiny into the business practices. "Optimizing Ethical Care, Quality, and Safety in Long-Term Services and Supports: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians" was published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
May 6, 2025 — Source

New tool uses eight health metrics to track biological aging
A novel health-assessment tool uses eight metrics derived from a person's physical exam and routine lab tests to characterize biological age. It may be able to predict a person's risk of disability and death better than current health predictors.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
May 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 5th, 2025

Study reveals stark differences in life expectancy across US states over the past century
A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicides—what this means for other professions
Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.
May 5, 2025 — Source

The age-old problem of long-term care
Caring well for the elderly is a familiar challenge. Some elderly people need close medical attention in facilities; others struggle with reduced capabilities while not wanting to leave their homes. For families, finding good care is hard and expensive, and already-burdened family members often pick up the slack.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 28th, 2025

How does she run so fast? Examining the muscle composition of a 91-year-old world record sprinter
A woman smashed a longstanding world record in the 200-meter sprint at the age of 91, prompting scientists to delve into her physiology to learn how she can run so fast. Researchers will present their findings at the 2025 American Physiology Summit in Baltimore. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society.
April 28, 2025 — Source

How immune resilience and salutogenesis promote disease resistance and longevity
Scientists spotlight salutogenesis and the TCF7 gene as powerful tools to fight inflammation, boost longevity, and prevent age-related disease.
April 28, 2025 — Source

How to Set Your Bedroom Up for Aging in Place
Prevent trips and falls with these six smart tips
April 28, 2025 — Source

Immunotherapy could replace surgery, enabling patients to retain their organs and enhance their quality of life
New results from a clinical trial led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), gastrointestinal oncologists Andrea Cercek, MD, and Luis Diaz Jr., MD, demonstrate how immunotherapy alone can allow people with mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) cancers to avoid surgery and preserve their quality of life.
April 28, 2025 — Source

The power of pets in reducing loneliness and social isolation for at-risk groups
A new pilot program is the first to use a shared interest in pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce loneliness and social isolation.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 22nd, 2025

Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases
A multi‑institution research team including Columbia, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins and others, report that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling of population data.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Mouse study links senescent cells to post-surgical delirium in elderly
A study in mice suggests that senescent cells are at least partially responsible for post-surgical delirium and similar conditions in elderly people—and identifies a combination of drugs that might be able to prevent the complication.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging
A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 11th, 2025

Better hearing and vision linked to stronger cognitive health in older adults
As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate - it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. However, good hearing and vision positively impact cognitive abilities in older adults.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Does financial literacy decline with age?
Older adults with declining financial and health literacy are at risk of making mistakes that could significantly impact their well-being. They could, for instance, make wrong decisions on when to claim Social Security payments, become vulnerable to financial scams, or choose the wrong health care insurance.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Falls prevention: Call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, researchers say.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 7th, 2025

Bone aging is more complex than previously thought
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on March 18, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 3, titled "Mitochondrial oxidative stress or decreased autophagy in osteoblast lineage cells is not sufficient to mimic the deleterious effects of aging on bone mechanoresponsiveness."
April 7, 2025 — Source

Brain health in older adults threatened by prolonged air pollution
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Gene discovery reveals potential for growing new heart arteries
Most people have right-dominant hearts—which to a doctor or a researcher means they have an artery that extends from the right side of their hearts to supply oxygenated blood to the back side. For some people, this artery, called the posterior descending artery, comes from the left side or from both directions. A study has found that the gene CXCL12 is connected to this artery's formation and that its directional pattern is set very early in human development.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Geriatric nutritional risk index is predictive of overactive bladder in elderly individuals
The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a reliable predictive marker for overactive bladder (OAB) in the elderly, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Frontiers in Nutrition.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Home care cooperatives offer solution to caregiver crisis for the elderly
Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans, a new study suggests. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, found that participants in cooperatives experienced more respect, control, job support, and compensation than their counterparts in traditional care services.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Living healthier, longer: The effect of risk factors on life expectancy
The five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease are well known—smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and underweight or overweight/obesity. All increase the likelihood of heart ailments down the road.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 4th, 2025

Researchers Publish First Comprehensive Model of Near-Death Experiences
The model outlines the step-by-step process through which the brain might enter a near-death experience.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 2nd, 2025

Neuroscientific model of near-death experiences finds consistent physiological pattern
A multidisciplinary team led by the University of Liège has proposed a unified neuroscientific model explaining the mechanisms behind near-death experiences (NDEs), drawing on converging empirical findings across neurobiology, psychology, and evolutionary theory.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Older adults experience similar or even less muscle damage than young adults after exercise
Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise, according to research which overturns the widespread belief that aging muscles are less resilient.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 31st, 2025

Fall Detection could be coming to Vision Pro, Apple Glasses, and smart contact lenses
An Apple patent has described extending the Apple Watch Fall Detection system to other wearable devices. This includes Vision Pro, a future Apple Glasses product -- and even a smart contact lens.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 28th, 2025

Machine learning identifies key comorbidities predicting premature death in IBD patients
New machine learning study reveals how early-life chronic conditions like arthritis, mood disorders, and hypertension may drive premature death in people with IBD—highlighting critical opportunities for earlier intervention.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Women can hear better than men: Researchers find amplitude more influenced by sex than age
Scientists have found that sex is the leading factor explaining differences in hearing sensitivity, with women having significantly more sensitive hearing than men.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 24th, 2025

Fatty liver disease linked to higher mortality risk from many common diseases
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from both liver diseases and common diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to the study published in The Journal of Hepatology.
March 24, 2025 — Source or Source

Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says
Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adults to maintain muscle and even improve cognition.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Machine learning helps predict early mortality in IBD patients
Almost half of people who died with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) died prematurely, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that used machine learning models to predict death.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Understanding older care leavers' perceptions and experiences of aged care services
A new National Center for Healthy Aging-led review, in partnership with Monash University, has explored key issues facing the more than 500,000 older care leavers who are transitioning into the aged care support system, underscoring the importance of incorporating the voices and diverse experiences of care leavers into research to inform policy and practice.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 21st, 2025

Data reveal total injury death rate increased from 2013 to 2021, followed by decline
The total injury death rate in the United States increased from 2013 through 2021, then declined through 2023, according to a March data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
March 21, 2025 — Source

The 'longevity protein' SIRT5 could be a key factor in delaying age-related skeletal muscle decline
A collaborative study led by Prof. Liu Guanghui from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dr. Wang Si from Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, has unveiled a novel molecular mechanism that could delay age-related skeletal muscle decline.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 14th, 2025

Blood tests suggest that social disadvantage can accelerate aging and increase disease risk
People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological aging than peers of the same age, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
March 14, 2025 — Source

How to prevent chronic inflammation from zombie-like cells that accumulate with age
In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells multiply. This defining feature allows embryos to grow into adulthood, and enables the healing of the many bumps, bruises and scrapes along the way.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Inflammation proteins linked to bone density changes over time
In one of the first studies of its kind, a team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. Findings from the study were published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 13th, 2025

Finnish study reveals complex link between physical activity and longevity
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness, study finds
Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to research published in Psychology and Aging.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 12th, 2025

Modifiable risks key to boosting healthy life expectancy, say researchers
Research increasingly shows that tackling modifiable exposures and environmental risks could be one of our most powerful levers for longevity and health span.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 11th, 2025

Assessing pain, anxiety and other symptoms of nursing home residents unable to speak for themselves
As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to the staff and clinicians caring for them. Therefore, information needed for the evaluation of symptoms and subsequent treatment decisions typically does not reliably exist in nursing home electronic health records (EHRs).
March 11, 2025 — Source

Most Americans don't know about medical aid in dying options
Most Americans don't know about medical aid in dying options
March 11, 2025 — Source

People with COPD and arthritis have increased risk of death, according to study
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis who do not have COPD, according to a new study. The study is published in the January 2025 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 10th, 2025

Inducing prolonged torpor-like state in mice slows epigenetic changes that accompany aging
Surviving extreme conditions in nature is no easy feat. Many species of mammals rely on special adaptations called daily torpor and hibernation to endure periods of scarcity. These states of dormancy are marked by a significant drop in body temperature, low metabolic activity, and reduced food intake—all of which help the animal conserve energy until conditions become favorable again.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Study explores aging inmates and prison misconduct
Research shows that many inmates serving long-term or life sentences continue to cause trouble even behind bars. A University of Mississippi graduate student is looking into what drives those behaviors.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 18th, 2025

Older patients can inadvertently be put at risk when they are taken off blood-thinning drugs
A new study suggests that the benefits of prescribing anticoagulation drugs to certain older people outweigh the potential risks.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 17th, 2025

Blast from the past: Sports reminiscence hits loneliness out of the park
From Australia's historic victory in the 1983 America's Cup to Freeman's gold-medal sprint at the Sydney Olympics, sport has the unique ability to captivate and inspire us all.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Frailty score could reduce pressure on hospital beds and lower costs
The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) helps identify older patients (aged 75 and over) who may be frail and more likely to experience poor outcomes during or after a hospital stay. New research, led by the University of Portsmouth in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, has found the HFRS is effective at predicting extended hospital stays in patients of all ages—not just older adults.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Key protein that toggles between 'young' and 'old' states may hold key to reversing cell aging
There are a multitude of products for sale that promise the appearance of eternal youth by erasing wrinkles or firming up jaw lines; but what if we could truly turn back time, at the cellular level? Now, researchers from Japan have found a protein that may do just that.
February 17, 2025 — Source

RSV vaccine program for older people in Scotland shows 62% drop in hospitalizations
A vaccination program has cut hospital admissions for a respiratory virus among older people in Scotland by nearly two-thirds.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 7th, 2025

Air pollution's dual threat: Health and economic impacts on aging societies
Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A new study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo highlights how fine particulate pollution, or PM_2.5, not only worsens health outcomes, but also creates significant socioeconomic challenges in regions with aging populations and limited medical resources.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Can NAD Plus Supplements Reverse the Aging Process?
You should know these benefits, side effects and risk factors for NAD plus.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis
People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to those without the disorder, according to a large study published Feb. 6.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 5th, 2025

For America's lonely seniors, robot pets are more than a novelty
Hundreds of thousands of companion pets are helping to ease the pain of isolation and solitude.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age
The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Tissue sample type matters when measuring a person's biological age, researchers report
People's bodies can be old or young for their chronological age, depending, in part, on the amount and types of stressors they have experienced. Scientists can estimate people's biological age, but whether they use oral tissue or blood to make the measurement matters, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 3rd, 2025

Daily omega-3 fatty acids may help human organs stay young
Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year period.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Innovative stress management program helps seniors' emotional health
A Canadian research team has released the results of a study on stress resilience in seniors. Their findings were published on January 5, 2025 in Frontiers in Psychology. The study involving 170 seniors with an average age of 76 found that O'stress, a six-week stress management program, had beneficial effects on the emotional health of participants.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Selenoproteins play key role in combating age-related cell damage, study finds
Many foods are often advertised for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants counteract what are known as reactive oxygen species (ROS), chemically reactive molecules that can disrupt the normal functions of lipids, proteins, and DNA in human cells. Accumulation of ROS contributes to the development of age-related diseases, including cancer, emphasizing the importance of keeping the oxidant/antioxidant balance in check.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 24th, 2025

Mental well-being and physical activity can form a positive cycle for older adults
According to a recent study published in BMC Public Health, the tendency to experience positive affectivity contributed to people being physically active or even increasing their activity during the COVID-19 restrictions. In contrast, depressive feelings were linked to lower physical activity. The results suggest that mental well-being can help maintain a physically active lifestyle. Mental well-being and physical activity may thus form a positive cycle.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

US college graduates live an average of 11 years longer than those who never finish high school, study finds
Across more than 3,000 US counties, vast geographic differences with a widening gap were registered between the least and most educated, with a longer lifespan for those with a higher level of education. That's according to the latest analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington's School of Medicine that was published in The Lancet Public Health.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

What losing WHO membership means for the U.S.
President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, of which the U.S. was a founding member and is an integral part, raises questions on how it might affect Americans and people around the world, especially in an anxious, post-pandemic era of infectious disease and global health threats.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

What the US exit from the WHO means for global health and pandemic preparedness
What the US exit from the WHO means for global health and pandemic preparedness
January 24th, 2025 — Source

WHO certifies Georgia as malaria-free
Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). With today's announcement, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries and 1 territory that have achieved this milestone.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

WHO reviewing 'priorities' ahead of US exit
The World Health Organization said Friday it was reviewing its priorities ahead of the withdrawal of its largest donor the United States, noting the agency provides vital services to protect against health threats.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 22nd, 2025

Assisted dying bill: Why fears about coercion may be exaggerated—a philosopher's view
The UK parliament's assisted dying bill recently passed its second reading in the House of Commons, with 330 votes in favor and 275 against. But the bill still has several hurdles to overcome before it becomes law. It is currently being scrutinized, line by line, ahead of the next parliamentary vote in April.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Loss of physical function significant factor in hospital readmission for older adults
Hospitals are not places people want to visit over and over. But for many older adults, hospital readmission is a significant problem.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Mom's X chromosome could speed up brain aging, study suggests
Women are born with two X chromosomes and inherit one from each parent. But in every cell of their body, just one X chromosome is needed—so the other is randomly inactivated. Some cells use only a maternal X chromosome; others rely only on the paternal X.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans
The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. For many Asian Americans, it’s around 84 — on par with life expectancies in Japan and Switzerland.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 20th, 2025

Molecular mechanism of ergothioneine decoded: Mushroom compound may lead to prolonged health
Many people wish not only to live as long as possible, but above all to do so without any health restrictions. However, with increasing age, the risk of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's or sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and muscle strength with age) also increases.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Regular dog walking found to improve mobility and reduce falls in older adults
New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has revealed the significant benefits of regular dog walking for older adults.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Study uncovers psychological profiles associated with mental and brain health in middle-aged and older adults
As humans age, their brain function can progressively decline and they become more vulnerable to developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. Dementia and other progressive neurological conditions can significantly impair their memory, thinking skills and daily functioning, significantly reducing their quality of life.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 17th, 2025

AI helps predict memory issues, cognitive decline during menopausal transition
Artificial intelligence might be able to more quickly and affordably identify menopausal women who are having problems with memory or cognition.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

For homeless seniors, getting into stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck
Over two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home for the final time. The house had sold, and the new landlord raised the rent.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 13th, 2025

Aging in Australia as an African migrant
Aging or living with a disability can be a confronting experience for many older people and their families.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Aussie aged care falls cost health system $325 million annually
Fall-related injuries in Australia's residential aged care could be costing the health system $325 million annually, a University of Queensland study published in Injury Prevention has revealed.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Meth mortality skyrocketed between 1999 and 2021: Study reveals age and gender differences
Methamphetamine deaths in the U.S. rose 61-fold from 1999 to 2021, according to a study, highlighting a growing crisis in addiction and public health.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Observational study links home temperature to cognitive function in older adults
A groundbreaking study has identified a significant relationship between indoor temperatures and cognitive performance in older adults, shedding light on how climate change may pose an increased risk to cognitive health.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Retirement linked to increased depression, worsened by heavy drinking
Retirees show more signs of depression than those who are still working—and heavy drinking may make their symptoms worse, a new study tracking tens of thousands of over-50s in the U.S reveals.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 10th, 2025

Antibody discovery may lead to a cure for age-related lung diseases
Professor of Health Sciences Newman Sze and his international team have identified a specific antibody that targets age-related damage to proteins, a type of biomolecule, in lung tissue and reduces inflammation in the lungs.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 9th, 2025

How midlife became a crisis
In the acknowledgments of her 2024 novel "All Fours," Miranda July explains that she was inspired by a series of conversations about "physical and emotional midlife changes" with several women close to her.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Robots in nursing homes boost employee retention, enhance patient care
Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 8th, 2025

'Cold violence'—a hidden form of elder abuse in New Zealand's Chinese community
Elder abuse is prevalent in New Zealand, with 1 in 10 people aged 65 and older experiencing some form of it and only one in 14 abuse cases brought to the attention of a service agency that can intervene.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Research highlights depression trends in community-dwelling older adults
Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States reports a study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Until now, few studies, have examined the frequency of depression in community-dwelling older adults in the U.S. The study is published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society.
January 8th, 2025 — Source or Source

Study sheds light on depression in community-dwelling older adults
Engaging in volunteering activities may reduce odds of depression
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 7th, 2025

Incident gabapentin use not linked to increase in falls vs. duloxetine
Incident use of gabapentin is not associated with an increase in fall-related hospital visits compared with duloxetine use, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Nuclear lipid droplets could play a key role in aging and disease
A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 9, 2024, entitled "Nuclear lipid droplets: a novel regulator of nuclear homeostasis and aging."
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Persistent and increasing depression linked to higher mortality risk in Chinese adults
Study identifies five depressive symptom trajectories, with stable-high and increasing patterns significantly raising the risk of all-cause mortality.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in those over 90
A study led by the University of California, Irvine has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel damage in younger populations, not to be associated with an increased risk of such harm in individuals 90 and older.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Study reveals how sex and age influence fat in muscles and bones
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating age-related diseases.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 6th, 2025

Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision
Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease. The presence of albumin in the urine is one indicator, as is glomerular filtration rate (GFR). In diabetic nephropathy, albuminuria first appears, leading to excessive filtration and eventually a decrease in GFR.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Denture use tied to better cognitive health in older adults with partial tooth loss
Xiang Qi, Ph.D., R.N., from the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing in New York City, and colleagues investigated the relationship between denture use and cognitive decline among Chinese older adults with tooth loss. The analysis included 27,708 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older participating in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (2008 to 2018).
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Floods associated with 25% rise in US deaths from several major causes
Over the last 20 years, large floods were associated with up to 24.9% higher death rates from major mortality causes in the U.S. compared to normal conditions. A new study in the journal Nature Medicine demonstrates the sweeping and hidden effects of floods—including floods unrelated to hurricanes, such as those due to heavy rain, snowmelt, or ice jams.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Loneliness linked to proteins that may increase disease risk and mortality
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Newly identified Type R capillaries crucial for bone remodeling and aging
Throughout our lives, our bones are continuously remodeled to maintain strength, repair injuries and adapt to new stresses. Bone dynamics depend on two associated cell types: osteoblasts, which are responsible for bone formation, and osteoclasts, which are responsible for bone resorption. Until now, it has not been understood how these cells function in the low-oxygen microenvironment of bone.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 3rd, 2025

Study shows adults screened for inactivity have lower rates of comorbid conditions
Cole G. Chapman, Ph.D., from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and colleagues examined the value of screening patients for physical activity in a study involving adults treated for a well visit between Nov. 1, 2017, and Dec. 1, 2022, at a large Midwestern university hospital.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 1st, 2025

Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of mice that undergo major changes as they age, along with a specific hot spot where many of those changes occur.
January 1st, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — December 31st, 2024

How a diet lowers risk of early death while benefiting the Earth
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the Planetary Health Diet, which emphasizes nonprocessed, plant-based food with a modest amount of meat and dairy, can lower risk of premature death by 30%. It can also substantially decrease the average person's environmental impact, according to CBS News.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 30th, 2024

Singapore is ready for a rapidly aging society, study says. what about the U.S.?
The United States is lagging behind dozens of nations in its preparation for dealing with its aging population.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 27th, 2024

Global study highlights Singapore's top ranking in aging society preparedness
Singapore has been ranked among the world's top 10 nations - and first in Asia - for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an aging population, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Columbia University. Switzerland tops the rankings, with Japan ranking 15th globally and second in Asia, while USA ranks 24th.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Lifelong singles differ in personality traits and life satisfaction compared to partnered people, study reveals
Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life. But singlehood can bring economic and medical disadvantages, especially as people get older and may become more reliant on others.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 26th, 2024

Laser-textured stents offer promising solution for vascular diseases
The research team led by Dr. Hojeong Jeon and Dr. Hyung-Seop Han of the Biomaterials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Oh Sang-Rok), along with Dr. Indong Jun from KIST Europe, has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning. This technology promotes endothelial cell growth while inhibiting smooth muscle cell dedifferentiation in blood vessels.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 25th, 2024

Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase with age and can decrease, reflecting senescent cell clearing, with senolytic therapies.
December 25th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 16th, 2024

Kessler Foundation scientist receives grant for fall prevention research in older adults
Kiran Karunakaran, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering and director of the Balance Assessment and Training Laboratory at Kessler Foundation, has been awarded a three-year grant for $599,998 from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The funding will support her research on using cognitive, integrated motor training to improve gait and balance and reduce falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Palliative care boosts life quality for stroke survivors and families
Palliative care, an approach to care that helps people manage pain and other symptoms during all stages of a serious illness (not just at end of life), can help improve quality of life for stroke survivors as well as their family members, according to "Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke," a new scientific statement published in the journal Stroke.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 13th, 2024

Friendships promote healthier living in older adults, says new survey
Whether they're lifelong buddies or recently connected, close to home or miles away, a new poll shows the key role that friends play in the lives and wellbeing of adults aged 50 and older.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

How DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility and even life expectancy
Led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Leverhulme Center for Demographic Science and the University of Iceland, a review, published in Nature Aging, explores how genetic variations can explain differences in reproductive health and longevity.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Neighborhood disadvantage and mortality: Evaluating the association
Living in a neighborhood with high unemployment rates, poor housing, low school quality, or poverty has been shown to have significant implications for residents' health and well-being. Yet, little is known about the impact of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage on the long-term mortality of older adults, especially in nationally representative populations.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette prices rise, research shows
New research from Curtin University has revealed increasing cigarette prices over the past several years have seen more older Australians turn to cannabis use as an alternative. "Cannabis and tobacco: substitutes and complements" was published in the Journal of Population Economics.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Researcher focuses on cognitive decline in older refugee populations in the US
When Katherine Kitchens was completing her master's degree in social work at UT Arlington, she participated in an advanced field placement at a community clinic that provided primary health care services to families in need. Her experience working with marginalized populations is one of the reasons Kitchens decided to stay at UTA and pursue her Ph.D. in social work, which she will receive during the University's commencement ceremonies for the School of Social Work at 9 a.m. on Dec. 13 at Globe Life Field.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Some aging cells heal wounds, others cause harm: Study shows how to distinguish between the two
Lengthening life by eliminating old, inflammatory cells is a tantalizing idea, but anti-aging researchers suspect it's oversimplified. Now, University of Connecticut researchers confirm in an article published in the Nov. 13 issue of Nature Aging that aged, inflammatory cells are diverse, and some play important roles in the body.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Study finds women are less likely than men to use mobility aids despite greater need
Though the prevalence of disability continues to rise among the over fifties, many people do not have access to the mobility aids—such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs—that are essential for maintaining independence and social engagement.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 10th, 2024

A Centenarian Thrives Living Alone, Active and Engaged
"The future is here," the email announced. Hilda Jaffe, then 88, was letting her children know she planned to sell the family home in Verona, New Jersey. She'd decided to begin life anew — on her own — in a one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Source

Good sleep may shield against frailty in older adults, India study finds
India is home to more than 150 million people over the age of 60. This figure will more than double by 2050, reaching roughly the current total population of the United States, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

How brain changes impact financial skills as we age
Senior citizens are targeted by financial scams of all types, from email-based phishing attempts to callers looking to swindle their life savings.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Intelligent toothbrush improves oral health and quality of life of older people
After seeing the oral health of many of his older patients deteriorate drastically, dentist Johan Flyborg started looking for a solution. After five years of research in applied health technology at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden, he can show that an innovative, intelligent, powered toothbrush can make a big difference in the oral health and quality of life of older people.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Source

Online training could help older adults communicate in noisy environments
Online training that helps people recognize and understand new voices could be key to helping older adults improve communication in everyday environments, finds research by UCL experts./span>
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 6th, 2024

Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds study
A study led by the University of South Australia and conducted in collaboration with 140 authors across the globe, has created the world's largest and most geographically comprehensive international norms for handgrip strength, enabling global peer-comparison, health screening and surveillance across the adult lifespan.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood linked to higher blood pressure and lower cognition
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive scores, even among people who do not have an existing diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

U-shaped association seen for alcohol consumption, cardiometabolic disease
There is a U-shaped association between alcohol consumption and coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) but no evidence for a causal association, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 27th, 2024

Aged care nursing in the digital future
Digital technology can better assist nurses to manage end of life care in residential aged care facilities but ensuring its impact requires better tools, training, and ongoing support, a new study has found.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Research shows death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Researchers reveal how aging impairs antitumor activity of CD8⁺ T cells
A research team from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that aging specifically impairs the generation of CD8+ tissue resident memory T cells (TRM) and thus compromises the antitumor defensive activity of aged CD8+ T cells.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Skin under the influence of climate change: How heat and humidity can affect skin aging
Global warming and extreme heat events are having an increasing impact on human health. In corresponding studies, the ambient temperature and relative humidity are summarized as the heat index, as they influence and reinforce each other. As the heat index increases, so does the risk of various diseases such as cardiovascular and lung diseases.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

The Top 6 Vitamins and Minerals That Unlock Healthy Aging
If you're focused on healthy aging, make sure you're getting enough of these 6 expert-recommended vitamins and minerals.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

What older people who are 'tired of life' can tell us about the assisted dying debate
"I can totally relate to tiredness of life. Guess what? I saw a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning, acknowledged it, and couldn't care less if I saw another one."
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 25th, 2024

Age Gracefully By Doing These Three Simple Exercises
Fitness is tantamount to aging healthily. If you want to retain your strength as you grow older, try out these exercises.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

For some, 'Tis the season for loneliness:' Experts offer tips to stay connected
For many, the holidays are a time when you connect with others and share time with loved ones. But for some, the holidays are a painful exercise in loneliness.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Study reveals the secret to cellular youth may lie in nucleolus size
The secret to cellular youth may depend on keeping the nucleolus—a condensed structure inside the nucleus of a cell—small, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings were elucidated in yeast, a model organism famous for making bread and beer and yet surprisingly similar to humans on the cellular level.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 21st, 2024

'Concerning rise' in number of middle-aged adults dying in the UK is not a 'pandemic hangover,' say researchers
The rise in excess deaths reported since the end of the pandemic are not the result of a "pandemic hangover" but instead part of a longer-term trend, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Exploring how biological clocks measure aging and predict mortality
This review was published by Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), in Volume 16, Issue 17, titled, "A systematic review of phenotypic and epigenetic clocks used for aging and mortality quantification in humans."
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Study predicts major rise in deaths due to extreme temperatures and air pollution
New study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the impact of temperature surpassing that of pollution for a fifth of the global population.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 18th, 2024

Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. more than double from 1999 to 2020
Researchers explore overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region
November 18th, 2024 — Source

For-profit hospices are increasing despite poor performance
Hospices are increasingly owned by private equity firms and publicly traded companies, but recently Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that they performed substantially worse than hospices owned by not-for-profit agencies. This is concerning, as nearly 75% of hospice programs, which care for patients in their last stage of life, are for-profit.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Regularly eating nuts supports healthy lifespan in older Australians
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 17th, 2024

Will the Average Human Life Expectancy Ever Reach 100?
Humanity's once-steady rise in life expectancy is now slowing down, raising the question of whether we're about to reach the ceiling of our longevity.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 15th, 2024

Americans over 40 could live extra 5 years if they were all as active as top 25% of population, modeling study suggests
If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the top 25% of the population, they could expect to live an extra five years, on average, suggest the findings of a modeling study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Inequalities in green space linked to preventable deaths in urban areas
Study reveals that increasing green space in deprived urban neighborhoods could significantly reduce preventable deaths, highlighting the need for targeted public health investments.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care residents
Patients living in linguistically discordant long-term care homes in Ontario are at higher odds of being inappropriately prescribed psychosis medication, says a new University of Ottawa study highlighting the importance of delivering care in the patient's preferred language.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 12th, 2024

Grandparents help grandkids in many ways—but the reverse may be true too, poll suggests
As many Americans prepare to gather with their families for the holidays, a new poll shows the importance of grandchildren in grandparents' lives.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Older Americans Living Alone Often Rely on Neighbors or Others Willing To Help
Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he's raised the blinds in his dining room window. If not, she'll call Hammen or let herself into his house to see what's going on.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 10th, 2024

Successful aging starts with a good night's sleep, study suggests
Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China have discovered that changes in sleep patterns as we age are associated with lower odds of successful aging.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Unveiling the secrets of aging: Scientists discover dual role of immunoglobulins
A team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and BGI Research has uncovered the intricate mechanisms by which immunoglobulins influence the aging process, a finding that might reshape our understanding of aging.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 7th, 2024

Immunoglobulin levels found to escalate with age in both male and female mice
A large interdisciplinary team of researchers has found that as mice age, levels of a certain type of immunoglobulin escalate, exacerbating tissue aging. In their paper published in the journal Cell, the group describes how they analyzed tissue from multiple mouse organs at different ages, looking specifically at senescence-sensitive spots, and what they learned by doing so.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans at greater risk for cardiovascular disease even when accounting for inequities
Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans at greater risk for cardiovascular disease even when accounting for inequities
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Researcher speaks to 100 Japanese seniors, and learns the secret to a good retirement is a good working life
What makes a good retirement? I've been researching the lives of "silver backpackers": Japanese seniors who embark on a later-life journey of self-discovery.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 5th, 2024

An extra year of education does not protect against brain aging
Thanks to a "natural experiment" involving 30,000 people, researchers at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) have been able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their surprise, they found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated biological aging
A study conducted by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM University of Casamassima, shows that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with the acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Simple symptom management support improves wellbeing after heart transplant
When a patient with heart failure has received a new heart and survives - the transplantation is deemed a success. However, healthcare overlooks heart recipients who suffer from long-term and often severe symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. New research at Lund University in Sweden shows that simple support in symptom management can make a considerable difference to the patients' wellbeing.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 1st, 2024

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception
Study reveals that older adults with positive expectations about aging report better cognitive health and less perceived decline.
November 1st, 2024 — Source