Comprehensive protein network reveals how neural communication falters in Alzheimerās disease
A pioneering investigation from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has illuminated one of the most comprehensive portraits yet of how brain cells communicateāand how that intricate dialogue…
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 behaviourāwhen meals are consumedāremains less well understood. A new study…
Simple blood test may speed up early Alzheimerās 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 āmetabolic clockā 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 āmetabolic clockā 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 WisconsināMadison 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 āAssociation 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…
Can eye tests uncover the earliest clues of Alzheimerās disease?
Within the next few years, a simple eye examination could offer doctors a new way of detecting Alzheimerās disease and other dementias long before the first memory lapses appear. A…
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…
Study highlights deteriorating heart function in ageing adults with cardiac illness
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that U.S. adults aged 65 and older with high blood pressure, stroke, or heart failure are experiencing…