Older adults are more heavily exposed to online medical misinformation
Even as misleading and false claims continue to circulate widely across the internet, websites that host low-credibility health information remain relatively rare and attract limited attention overall. For most users,…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one of the most common forms of heart disease. A new study suggests that diet may…
Yale Study Suggests Growing Older May Bring Improvement Rather Than Decline
Ageing in later life is frequently portrayed as a gradual and unavoidable decline in both physical strength and mental sharpness. However, new research from scientists at Yale University presents a…
Changes in brain blood flow and oxygen supply may provide early warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Subtle alterations in the way blood circulates through the brain and how brain tissue uses oxygen may be closely associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research…
Off-Label Antipsychotic Prescriptions Prevalent in Older Adult Population, Study Shows
A large registry-based investigation conducted in Finland by researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland has found that a substantial number of older adults are…
Continuous Cognitive Activity Throughout Life Tied to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study published on February 11, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports that taking part in a wide range of intellectually stimulating…
Scientists Discover Energy Metabolism Changes in Parkinson’s Disease
Weight loss is a common but still poorly understood feature of Parkinson’s disease. Many people living with the condition gradually lose weight as the illness progresses, often at the same…
University of Michigan Study Connects Chronic Lead Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk
As rates of dementia continue to climb across the United States, new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health suggests that long-term exposure to lead may play…
New Evidence Links Binge Drinking in Later Life to Elevated Death Risk
Binge drinking among older adults is linked to a markedly higher risk of death, according to new research published in Alcohol. While heavy episodic drinking is often portrayed as a…
Protecting Brain Health: The Impact of Virgin Olive Oil on the Gut Microbiota
Virgin olive oil is widely regarded as a central component of the Mediterranean diet and is well known for supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health. It contains a range of beneficial…
Researchers uncover a promising new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine have uncovered a promising new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease, offering a potential fresh direction for treatment development. Their research shows that removing…
Fall-prevention efforts in emergency departments could benefit older adults once they return home
Falls are among the most frequent reasons older adults seek care in emergency departments, and many of these patients are sent home on the very same day. The point of…
Advancing Bone Healing in Older Adults Through Non-Invasive Therapy
Bone repair is a complex but carefully organised biological process that depends on stem and progenitor cells to rebuild damaged tissue. In younger people, these cells respond quickly after a…
South Asian adults in the U.S. show heart disease risk factors at younger ages
South Asian adults living in the United States were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by the age of 45 compared with white, Black, Chinese…
The Hidden Cost of Age Anxiety: Faster Ageing in Women
Anxiety about getting older, especially fears centred on declining health, may extend beyond the mind and register at a biological level, potentially speeding up the ageing process in women. New…
Cognitive Processing Speed Exercises Show Lasting Protection Against Dementia
Older adults aged 65 and above who took part in a short course of cognitive speed training were significantly less likely to develop dementia many years later. The training focused…