Body Clocks, Muscle Function, and the Accelerated Ageing of Shift Workers
Muscle cells possess internal circadian clocks, finely tuned biological systems that regulate various cellular processes. According to recent research, disrupting these clocks, as often occurs with shift work, can significantly…
More than 90% of older people with dementia subjected to significant medical interventions in their final year, Duke-NUS reports
A recent study by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School has found that almost all older adults in Singapore living at home with advanced dementia undergo at least one potentially burdensome…
New Nationwide Study Uncovers Regional Clusters of High Epilepsy Rates in Ageing Americans
A newly published nationwide study has, for the first time, produced a detailed map of where epilepsy most affects older adults in the United States, revealing apparent regional disparities tied…
Technion Faculty of Biology reports breakthrough findings on the mechanisms of immune system ageing
Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Biology have uncovered a distinctive process that contributes to immune system ageing, along with a potential strategy to strengthen…
Protecting Brain Health: Why Tackling Midlife Obesity Matters
Obesity remains one of the most pressing global health concerns, and weight loss is routinely encouraged as a way to reduce the risks linked to excess body fat. Yet emerging…
Older adults who dine alone may face lower nutritional intake
New research from Flinders University has shown that older adults who routinely eat their meals alone tend to have poorer nutrition and less favourable health outcomes than those who share…
Global disease-spanning atlas decodes molecular fingerprints of human health and ageing
A significant international research effort has revealed that dozens of common diseases leave distinct molecular traces in the proteins circulating through human blood, offering a path towards far more precise…
Research shows flu vaccine effectiveness differs across age groups
Recent research comparing four influenza vaccines has shown that not all flu jabs stimulate the immune system in the same way, and that their performance varies according to age. Although…
Study reveals shared genetic basis for obesity in diverse ancestral groups
Obesity is recognised as a worldwide health crisis that affects millions of people and contributes to a wide range of serious medical and social problems. It increases the risk of…
Women experiencing early menopause may face greater risk of dementia, study suggests
An extensive international study led by the University of Galway has identified a significant link between the timing of menopause and women’s risk of dementia, suggesting that reproductive hormones may…
Research in the Chinese Medical Journal links regular exercise to healthier vascular ageing and extended vitality
The rapid growth of the global ageing population has intensified the burden of age-related diseases on public health systems. As physiological functions decline with increasing age, blood vessels and immune…
New Research Uncovers the Cause Behind Memory Loss of Family and Friends in Alzheimer’s
One of the most painful experiences for families of people living with Alzheimer’s is the moment when a loved one no longer recognises them. A new study from the University…
New research links X-chromosome gene to elevated risk of MS and Alzheimer’s in women
Scientists at UCLA Health have identified a gene on the X chromosome that fuels inflammation in the female brain, providing a fresh explanation for why women are more frequently affected…
Irregular blood pressure behaviour associated with early neurological changes in ageing adults
Even when overall blood pressure falls within a healthy range, older adults whose readings fluctuate sharply from one heartbeat to the next may still face a greater risk of brain…
Study reveals inherited connection between early cognitive ability and longer parental lifespan
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found strong genetic evidence linking children’s intelligence to how long their parents live. The study, led by Dr W. David Hill and published…
Why political misinformation circulates more often among older generations
Older adults’ tendency to share political misinformation has long been a subject of speculation, with many assuming that age-related cognitive decline must be to blame. However, recent research from the…