Subtle Cognitive Decline Signals End of Driving for Older Adults
Navigating the decision to relinquish driving privileges poses a significant challenge for older adults. Recent research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis sheds light on this complex…
Groundbreaking research shows seniors can bounce back to wellness
A new Canadian study is delivering a hopeful message to older adults and those who care for them: it is never too late to recover. Researchers at the University of…
Scientists Uncover Protein That Ages the Brain, Along with a Way to Stop It
Ageing is notoriously unkind to the hippocampus, the region of the brain that underpins our ability to learn, store memories, and recall past experiences. Over time, this critical structure begins…
Lost Bearings: How Errors in the Brain’s Compass Heighten Dementia Risk
Researchers at the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have discovered that people at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease may struggle with spatial orientation, even when their memory seems…
Fresh insights reveal how dietary cues influence the biology of ageing
Diet is not merely a source of fuel for the body; it also delivers molecular signals that can either slow or hasten the pace of biological ageing, according to a…
Outdoor workouts surpass the benefits of exercising in cities or gyms
A growing body of evidence suggests that where we exercise matters just as much as how we exercise. A recent study from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the…
Why meal timing matters for healthy ageing and longevity
As people grow older, both the type and quantity of food they eat often change. Yet one dimension of eating behaviour—when meals are consumed—remains less well understood. A new study…
Simple blood test may speed up early Alzheimer’s diagnosis
In a landmark study focusing on Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered a connection between self-reported cognitive decline and…
Scientists develop ‘metabolic clock’ to spot early indicators of disease and accelerated ageing
A groundbreaking study published in npj Metabolic Health and Disease (Nature Portfolio) has introduced a new “metabolic clock” that can predict biological age, uncover disease-specific metabolic signatures, and support early…
New research reveals why influenza hits older adults harder
Scientists have revealed why influenza infections are often more dangerous in older adults, and their discovery opens the door to new treatments that could reduce this heightened risk. The research,…
Hitting 100 grows less likely as longevity improvements lose steam
A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor has found that the extraordinary life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century…
Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life
Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose weight fluctuates by this amount over time, may face an accelerated risk…
Biological ageing speed shown to predict cognitive deterioration in older adults
A new study published in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 7, on 21 July 2025, is titled “Association of DNA methylation age acceleration with digital clock drawing test performance: the…
The hidden costs of early puberty and young motherhood
The age at which women reach puberty or give birth may have profound consequences for their long-term health. New research published in eLife by investigators at the Buck Institute shows…
Consistent sleep patterns linked to better recovery outcomes in heart failure, researchers report
People recovering from heart failure may significantly improve their chances of avoiding further complications by maintaining a regular sleep routine, according to a new study led by Oregon Health &…
Innovative drug could help patients with stubborn blood pressure
A major international study has shown that a new tablet treatment can substantially reduce blood pressure in patients whose levels remain dangerously high despite taking several existing medicines. The findings…