Year: 2026
Socioeconomic Disadvantage Is Associated with Greater Physical Decline with Age
In England and Canada, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with poorer physical function and greater declines as people age,…
Early Life Adversity Leaves a Lasting Molecular Mark Across the Body
The experiences we face early in life may leave lasting marks on our health, with effects that can…
Growing Up Gets Easier With Time, New Research Suggests
As young adults, many millennials were more apprehensive about growing up than previous generations. But those fears appear…
Most Patients with Early Alzheimer’s Disease Seeking Anti-Amyloid Antibody Therapy Fall Short of Brain Health Guidelines
Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute found that most patients with early Alzheimer’s disease are not…
Strength in Motion: Muscles May Hold the Key to Protecting the Parkinson’s Brain
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes both motor and non-motor symptoms and is becoming…
How Childhood Stress Leaves a Lasting Mark on Brain Cells
Experiencing severe stress during childhood can leave lasting effects that make people more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and…
Obesity and Ageing May Share Common Biological Pathways
The global rise in obesity alongside rapid population aging has become a major public health concern. Increasing evidence…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor lighting are significantly…
Optimizing Blood Pressure Control: A New Strategy
High blood pressure could be managed more effectively by pairing higher potassium intake with lower sodium consumption, according…
Study Highlights How Social Inequality Hinders Physical Activity
A decade-long study of residents in São Paulo, Brazil, has found that inequalities in leisure-time physical activity have…
Beyond Connection: The Mental Health Impact of Smartphones on Older Adults
Compulsive smartphone use among older adults may be linked to a greater risk of depression, according to a…
For Mind and Body: Community Gathering Places Linked to Better Cognitive Health
Community gathering places, where older adults take part in group activities led by residents, have become an important…