What is the typical age and level of disability among older adults transitioning into long-term care?
Kenneth Lam, MD, MAS, a geriatrician with extensive experience advising families about when and how their older relatives should transition into nursing homes or assisted living facilities, emphasizes the complexity…
USC Team Develops Innovative Imaging Technology to Detect Hidden Vascular Ageing in the Brain
Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), part of the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), have introduced a…
A Key ‘Youth Molecule’ May Hold the Secret to Enhancing Wellbeing in Older Adults – Evidence from Multiple Clinical Studies
Scientists from the University of Oslo (UiO), Akershus University Hospital (Ahus), and a network of international collaborators have published a compelling expert opinion in Nature Aging. This significant contribution unites…
Alarming rise in memory and thinking difficulties found in American population
A recent study, published on September 24, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has revealed a troubling rise in self-reported cognitive problems among adults…
Could a daily mango help keep diabetes at bay?
If you were presented with two snacks—one containing a modest seven grams of sugar and another boasting over thirty—it would seem instinctive to choose the former. Most people have been…
Close Ties: Nearly 50% of American Grandchildren Live Near a Grandparent
New, exact estimates indicate that most American grandchildren reside close to at least one grandparent, a finding that carries important implications for family well-being as well as for how time…
Research links physical activity to lower rates of depression and insomnia in ageing smokers
Regular weekly exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risks of depression and sleep disturbances, bringing them closer to the levels seen in non-smokers. This conclusion…
Parkinson’s disease in older adults is linked to increased brain amyloid without dementia
A research article published on 6 August 2025 in Aging-US (Volume 17, Issue 8) is entitled “Age-related trends in amyloid positivity in Parkinson’s disease without dementia.” The study, led by…
Cooling forearms in water may safeguard older adults during dangerous heatwaves
When air conditioning is unavailable during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other vulnerable groups face a significantly heightened risk of cardiac complications and heat-related illnesses. Researchers from the…
Adaptive immunity in Alzheimer’s disease spotlighted by Chinese Medical Journal Review
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide and accounting for the vast majority of dementia cases.…
Exploring the Role of Physical Frailty in Dementia Onset
A major new study has provided fresh insight into the connection between physical frailty and dementia, suggesting that frailty may not only be associated with, but could also contribute directly…
Loneliness remains disproportionately high for working-age adults with disabilities, new study finds
Working-age adults with disabilities experience far greater levels of loneliness than their peers without disabilities, according to a new study from researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health and…
Study finds retirement’s mental health boost not equally experienced
Retirement has long been imagined as a time of freedom and rest, but new research suggests the psychological benefits of leaving work are far from universal. A study led by…
FAU study finds lifestyle changes can slow cognitive decline
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). By 2060, that figure is projected to rise to nearly 13.8 million. These…
Brain shunts deliver major benefits for older adults with hydrocephalus, UCalgary researchers report
When Jill Knaus arrived at the Adult Hydrocephalus Program at the University of Calgary, she was desperate for answers. Once active and independent, she suddenly needed a cane or walker…
Bone health at risk from microplastics
The global reliance on plastic has reached staggering proportions, with more than 400 million tonnes produced annually. This immense volume has left an indelible mark on the planet’s ecosystems, contaminating…