Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best
An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved nutrition are among the most effective ways to prevent falls in aged…
Daytime Sleep Patterns and Mortality Risk Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
A newly presented study at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting has shed light on the intriguing link between daytime napping behaviours and mortality risk in middle-aged to older adults. The…
Sustained Weight Loss in Midlife Tied to Enhanced Longevity and Healthier Living
The University of Helsinki has recently published a groundbreaking study that sheds significant light on the long-term health implications of midlife weight loss. Conducted over an impressive follow-up period ranging…
Unintentional Weight Loss Recognised as Leading Indicator of Fall Risk Among Elderly in Taiwan
A recent research paper appeared in the April 1, 2025 issue of Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 4, entitled “Examining frailty phenotypes of community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan using the…
Botanical Remedies for the Mind: Traditional Indian Medicinal Plants for Memory Decline
The mounting global population of elderly individuals has led to an alarming surge in chronic ailments, with neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease being of particular concern. Projections suggest that by…
Are late-night sleepers more susceptible to cognitive decline compared to early risers?
As we age, the prevalence of dementia in the population steadily increases, raising concerns about how best to mitigate this looming health challenge. In the Netherlands, a significant effort to…
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,…