Dementia on the Rise in China at an Unusual Pace
A newly published study in the open-access journal PLOS One (7 May 2025) highlights a significant and accelerating rise in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADD) in China, outpacing the…
A Mobile App for Early Detection of Heart Attacks and Strokes: A Life-Saving Innovation
A potentially life-saving new smartphone application is showing promise in helping people determine if they are experiencing a heart attack or stroke and, crucially, whether they need to seek immediate…
Recent scientific research reveals possible connection between microplastics in heavily processed foods and brain function
A groundbreaking collection of four papers published in the May edition of Brain Medicine has brought together growing evidence that microplastics from ultra-processed foods may be accumulating in the human…
Determinants of Healthy Ageing in Humans: Perspectives from Long-Lived Individuals
Healthy ageing and longevity are intricate, multifactorial phenomena shaped by the dynamic interplay of genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, immune, and environmental determinants. Long-lived individuals (LLIs), particularly centenarians, serve as exceptional models…
New Study Reveals Greater Cannabis Retail Density in Low-Income, Predominantly Black and Hispanic Communities
A new and illuminating study has shed light on the troublingly disproportionate presence of recreational (nonmedical) cannabis retailers in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods and areas with higher proportions of Black and…
Fewer new dementia cases in the US, yet growing numbers of people living with it
A new study published in The BMJ has brought to light a complex and nuanced picture of dementia in the United States. Between 2015 and 2021, the rate of new…
The Role of Brain Insulin Resistance in Connecting Alzheimer’s Disease and Epilepsy
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have demonstrated in animal models that insulin resistance in the brain could be a key link between Alzheimer’s disease and…
Vitamin D Supplements Linked to Delaying the Ageing Process
Recent findings from the VITAL randomised controlled trial have highlighted the significant role vitamin D supplementation might play in preserving telomeres, those protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes…
New Research Uncovers the Impact of Social Ties on Health in Older Adults
A groundbreaking study has illuminated social networks' profound and lasting impact on health in later life, revealing critical insights into how connections with others can shape ageing trajectories. The research,…
Treating Hearing Loss May Foster Social Connection Among Older Adults
A recent study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health suggests that providing hearing aids and personalised guidance on their use may play a key role in maintaining social connections…
Resilience in a Pandemic: How Japan’s Older Adults Adapted to COVID-19 Healthcare Challenges
Public health emergencies, particularly pandemics such as COVID-19, exert severe pressure on healthcare systems, often leading to long-term structural and operational disruptions. These disruptions are especially consequential for older adults,…
Preliminary research links prolonged work hours to changes in brain structure
Preliminary research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine suggests that long working hours may physically alter the brain's structure, particularly in regions responsible for emotional regulation and executive functions such…
Groundbreaking Study Identifies Sedentary Lifestyle as a Standalone Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
More than six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a figure that continues to grow as the population ages. While much of the focus in Alzheimer’s research has…
Excessive Sleep May Impair Cognitive Function, Particularly in Depressed Individuals, UT Health San Antonio Study Reveals
A recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) revealed that sleeping nine or more hours per night…
Guided Physical Therapy Enhances Recovery from Hip Fractures in Elderly Women
Findings from the STEP-HI (Starting a Testosterone and Exercise Programme after Hip Injury) trial have provided new insight into the role of testosterone therapy in older women recovering from hip…
Memory-Related Brain Changes Associated with REM Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition marked by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, has been linked to changes in brain regions responsible for memory, according to a study published…