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Safety Concerns: Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs and Falls in Older Adults
New research from Murdoch University’s School of Allied Health, conducted in collaboration with the Health Futures Institute, has…
Frailty and depression together may substantially increase dementia risk in later life
Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to markedly increase the risk of dementia in older people, with…
Long-term mortality outcomes of natural disasters in ageing populations
Severe weather events can have enduring effects on the health and survival of older adults, particularly those who…
Night waking disrupts cognitive functioning regardless of how long one sleeps
For many years, guidance around healthy sleep has centred on the number of hours spent asleep each night.…
Ongoing Physical Activity Helps Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
A recent Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a significantly lower prevalence…
Research Isolates Population Ageing as the Dominant Influence on Musculoskeletal Health Trends
New research shows that, in around one-third of countries and territories worldwide, population ageing was the single most…
Europe’s evolving demographics may heighten the burden of antimicrobial resistance
Rates of bloodstream infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are expected to rise substantially across Europe over the next…
Digital innovations for improving dementia care among people ageing at home and their caregivers
Digital technology is now woven into everyday life, shaping how people communicate, organise support, and maintain relationships. From…
Ageing may be slowed by a key chemical found in dark chocolate
A chemical naturally present in dark chocolate may help slow the pace of biological ageing, according to new…
Longevity gene found in supercentenarians could help combat rapid-ageing disease in children
Researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating a rare and devastating genetic condition that causes children…
FAU-led research provides further evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer
As the holiday season approaches and social gatherings become more frequent, new research serves as a timely reminder…
Tea consumption associated with improved bone strength in older women, as coffee raises potential concerns
A new study from Flinders University provides fresh insight into how two of the world’s most popular beverages,…
Breaking Down the Complex: A Key Step in the Inhibition of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common and complex neurodegenerative disorders worldwide. It mainly affects older…
Exercise as a potential intervention for age-related mobility decline
A surge of brain chemicals triggered by running may improve coordination and speed in both younger and older…
Age-related energy deficits in midbrain neurons may underlie Parkinson’s disease
A new study suggests that dopamine-producing neurons in the midbrain become increasingly vulnerable with age because of an…