Study Links Plastic Chemical to Worldwide Spike in Heart Disease Deaths
According to a new global analysis, daily exposure to certain chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide…
Total daily step count plays a greater role in supporting healthy ageing in older women than stepping frequency
New research suggests that taking at least 4000 steps on just one or two days each week is linked with a lower risk of early death and cardiovascular disease in…
Rigid arterial pathways could intensify the initial stages of cognitive decline in later life
Findings from the multisite IGNITE clinical trial indicate that arterial stiffness — a condition in which large blood vessels lose their natural elasticity — may heighten the impact of nerve…
Playing or listening to music in later life tied to sharply lower dementia risk, research shows
A new Monash University-led study has found that regularly listening to music after the age of seventy is associated with a striking reduction in dementia risk. Drawing on data from…
Enhancing Longevity Through Improved Hand Dexterity
Among older adults, the decline in lower limb strength—necessary for walking, standing, and maintaining balance—has long been recognised as a primary contributor to the need for long-term or nursing care.…
Amino acid supplement could help older adults get more out of their exercise routine
Feeling drained can make even light exercise feel daunting, and this tendency becomes more noticeable as people grow older. The body’s ability to generate energy, recover from exertion, and maintain…
Why Age Matters in Vaccine Response and What Can Enhance Protection
As flu season approaches and vaccination campaigns begin once again, a long-standing challenge comes back into focus: vaccines often do not work as effectively for older adults, particularly those aged…
Cutting Back on Sleep Medication May Enhance Well-Being and Extend Lifespan in Older Adults
Millions of older adults in the United States struggle with chronic insomnia, and many rely on prescription sleep medications to cope. These drugs, including benzodiazepines and Z-drugs such as Ambien,…
High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Reduced Physical Function in Later Life
A recent study published in Nutrients examined whether eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods influences frailty and physical function in middle-aged and older adults. The researchers found that higher intake…
Study reveals many Americans misunderstand the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have reported that many people in the United States still do not realise that drinking alcohol increases the risk of…
Extent of Plant-Food Processing as a Determinant of Heart Health
Many earlier studies have suggested that eating a large amount of ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. At the same time, other research has…
Research Reveals How Social and Economic Hardship in Local Communities May Contribute to Higher Dementia Rates
Cambridge researchers have revealed new evidence explaining why living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhood may raise a person’s likelihood of developing dementia. Their study suggests that the environment in which…
Fresh study reveals: neurons build ‘air-tunnel’ networks that circulate harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that mammalian brain cells can form microscopic tubes that transport toxic molecules between neurons, functioning like tiny “pneumatic tubes” within the brain. This…
Guiding Screens and Streams: Grandparents’ Role in Children’s Media Engagement
A new study from Rutgers University has found that grandparents play a far more important role in managing children’s media use than previously recognised. Conducted by Dafna Lemish, a Distinguished…
Alterations in brain structure may reveal early indicators of dementia
A new study from the University of California, Irvine’s Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory has found that ageing changes the brain’s shape in ways that can be…
Gene Responsible for Familial Vision Loss Found
A team of scientists from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has uncovered a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy. This degenerative disease leads…