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Can eye tests uncover the earliest clues of Alzheimer’s disease?
Within the next few years, a simple eye examination could offer doctors a new way of detecting Alzheimer’s…
Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best
An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved…
Study highlights deteriorating heart function in ageing adults with cardiac illness
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that U.S. adults aged 65…
AI-Enhanced Approaches to Forecasting Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI) model that integrates MRI scans, biochemical tests, and clinical information has shown early promise…
Community Exercise Classes Empower Older Adults to Stay Strong and Independent
Older adults who regularly engaged in a community-based exercise programme were able to slow—and in some cases reverse—the…
Metabolic syndrome increases vulnerability to Parkinson’s disease
A recent study published on 20 August 2025 in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology,…
Mediterranean diet shows promise in protecting against inherited Alzheimer’s risk
A new study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,…
Research uncovers hidden body fat’s role in speeding up heart ageing
An extensive new study has revealed that excessive amounts of visceral fat — the hidden fat stored deep…
Education and Its Impact on Biological Ageing Patterns
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has found that Americans with lower levels…
Omega-3 shows promise in reducing women’s risk of Alzheimer’s
Recent research suggests that omega fatty acids may play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease in women. Scientists…
Echoes of Emotion: How Musical Experience Influences Memory
Listening to music while engaging in an activity often makes the experience more enjoyable. Yet new research from…
Rising Heat Waves Endanger the Health of Older Adults
Older adults often underestimate their vulnerability to extreme heat and are frequently unprepared for prolonged periods of hot…
Stalking linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke in women
A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation has found that women who reported being…
The Cutting-Edge Tools Shaping the Future of Parkinson’s Care
Over the past quarter-century, the number of people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease has doubled, yet methods of…
Rising Heat and Humidity Linked to Surge in Emergency Visits for Heart Problems
Extreme heat places an enormous strain on the cardiovascular system, as the heart must work harder to regulate…