Hopes and fears for the future significantly impact the quality of aging, finds OSU study
According to recent findings from Oregon State University, believing in your potential to age into a healthy, active individual significantly shapes the likelihood of that becoming a reality. Shelbie Turner,…
Growing Public Support for Enhanced Protections for Older Adults
Support for Social Security remains high in the United States. As the population grows older, more Americans believe the government should step in to help families care for ageing adults.…
New study suggests the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing
A new study led by researchers at the University of Nottingham has revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing in individuals, even among those who were never…
Innovative Ageing Marker Detects Risk of Muscle Loss Before It Starts
A new study published on 9 June 2025 in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 6, introduces an innovative tool that could transform how clinicians assess muscle health in older adults.…
Prolonged Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution Associated with Higher Dementia Risk
A new large-scale analysis drawing from data on nearly 30 million people has reinforced the link between prolonged exposure to outdoor air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia.…
Beetroot juice helps lower blood pressure in the elderly by altering the oral microbiome
Beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure in older adults by altering the composition of bacteria in the mouth, according to the most extensive study of its kind. Conducted by…
Hearing Loss Diminishes Job and Income Opportunities for Young Americans
Hearing loss is the most common type of sensory impairment globally, affecting more individuals than vision loss or any other sensory disorder. Presently, an estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide live…
The Lancet Public Health: New Study Finds 7,000 Daily Steps May Lower Risk of Chronic Illness, Dementia, and Premature Death
A significant new study encompassing data from over 160,000 adults has found that walking roughly 7,000 steps each day is associated with a significantly lower risk of several primary health…
Stride into Digital Incentives
Walking is universally acknowledged as a simple yet powerful form of physical activity, offering extensive health benefits ranging from improved cardiovascular health to reduced risk of chronic diseases. Despite this,…
Modest Increases in Walking Pace Linked to Significant Improvements in Endurance and Aerobic Fitness Among Older Adults
Frailty is a common condition in older adults that makes them more vulnerable to stress and increases the risk of problems like falling, becoming disabled, needing to go to the…
Research reveals strong social infrastructure fosters healthier, more resilient communities
Despite the vast sums of money the United States invests in health care annually, the nation’s health outcomes have been steadily deteriorating. While public health scholars have long recognised that…
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Health Across a Lifetime
New research from the University of Georgia reveals that adverse childhood experiences and unsafe environments can set off a domino effect of mental and physical health issues that persist well…
New Research Links Chronic Pain to Micronutrient Deficiencies
A newly published study from the University of Arizona Health Sciences has uncovered a significant connection between micronutrient deficiencies and chronic pain. Appearing in Pain Practice, the research represents a…
Inflammation Greatly Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults Suffering from Insomnia
Chronic inflammation, long recognised for its role in severe physical conditions like heart disease and cancer, may also significantly worsen the psychological consequences of poor sleep. A recent study conducted…
Research Reveals How Political Turmoil, Climate Stress, and Social Disparities Speed Up Ageing
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and political issue, urging public health strategies to move beyond lifestyle-focused approaches. The…
Extended humid-heat periods in eastern China pose rising health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children
When soaring temperatures coincide with high humidity, the atmosphere can become suffocating, resembling the oppressive heat of a sauna. According to Professor Miaoni Gao, a climate scientist at Nanjing University…