Enhancing Health in Later Years: The Importance of Carbohydrate Quality for Optimal Ageing
In collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at…
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 found that wearing blood flow restriction cuffs can alter the way older…
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 the interaction between these two factors alone accounting for around 17% of…
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 are already vulnerable, according to research published in the Journal of the…
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. However, emerging evidence suggests that for older adults, how well they sleep…
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 of metabolic syndrome at age 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity…
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 significant contributor to the rising burden of musculoskeletal disorders between 1990 and…
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 five years, mainly driven by ageing populations, according to new research published…
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 messaging platforms to video calls, these tools are often promoted as effective…
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 research that sheds light on how everyday foods could influence long-term health.…
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 to age at an unusually rapid rate, drawing on the biology of…
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 to consider the long-term health implications of alcohol consumption. Although alcohol is…
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, tea and coffee, may influence bone health in older women. Published in…
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 adults and leads to permanent changes in the brain that gradually impair…
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 individuals, according to new research in middle-aged mice. The study suggests that…
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 internal energy imbalance that can spiral into degeneration, offering a potential explanation…