Ageing immigrants and those living with dementia encounter comparable challenges in obtaining both social and healthcare services
A recent investigation carried out by the University of Eastern Finland has shed light on the intricate and overlapping barriers that impede older immigrants and immigrants with dementia from accessing…
Exploring the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Ageing
Ageing is an inevitable, intricate process that affects all living organisms, marked by various genetic hallmarks such as telomere shortening, genomic instability, and epigenetic alterations. Physical, biochemical, and metabolic transformations…
Shattering the Cycle of Intergenerational Violence
Recent research reveals the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as physical or emotional abuse, and the increased likelihood of individuals perpetrating abuse against older generations. While it is…
Elderly Individuals Living Alone Often Experience Deficiencies in Essential Nutrients
A new study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) reveals that older socially isolated adults in the UK are significantly more prone to experiencing deficiencies in essential micronutrients,…
Many Sleep Suggestions on TikTok Are Backed by Scientific Research
A study has established that most sleep advice circulating on TikTok is grounded in scientific facts. The investigation revealed that out of 35 distinct sleep recommendations featured in popular videos,…
Important Notice for Older Adults: Quitting Smoking is Always an Option
Elsevier's new study published in the *American Journal of Preventive Medicine* reveals that even quitting smoking at 75 can significantly extend one's life expectancy. The study, spearheaded by Thuy T.T.…
Research Highlights the Essential Role of Hearing and Vision Health in Dementia Care Management
A recent groundbreaking study spearheaded by Trinity College Dublin and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), spanning five European nations, stands as the most extensive randomised controlled trial that evaluates…
Resilience in the Face of Challenge: The Recovery of Older Adults from the COVID-19 Pandemic
During a pandemic, the focus often shifts towards immediate challenges such as disease management, safety assurance, and disruption of daily routines. Despite the difficulties posed by adversity, it can occasionally…
New Study Highlights Concerns Over Pesticide Residues Among Fruit and Vegetable Consumers in Five Countries
Researchers from CABI have uncovered significant concerns regarding pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables, pinpointing them as a primary source of food safety anxiety among consumers in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya,…
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Could Mitigate Brain Ageing Linked to Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is recognised as a significant risk factor for dementia. However, the specific effects of diabetes and its precursor stage, prediabetes, on brain ageing among individuals without dementia…
Recent Study Reveals Cellular Routes to Alzheimer’s and Divergent Brain Ageing
A new study has provided a compelling answer to a long-standing question in ageing research, explicitly addressing whether Alzheimer's disease-dementia is merely a form of accelerated ageing or if there…
Decreasing Daily Sitting to Alleviate Back Pain
A recent study conducted by the University of Turku in Finland revealed that cutting down on daily sitting time can prevent the aggravation of back pain over a six-month period.…
Regular Consumption of Soda, Fruit Drinks, and Excessive Coffee Associated with Increased Stroke Risk
New global research co-led by the University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University Canada and an international network of stroke researchers, has revealed that regular consumption of fizzy drinks…
Modelling Study in The Lancet Public Health Suggests That Accelerating Efforts to Eliminate Tobacco Smoking Could Raise Life Expectancy and Prevent Millions of Premature Deaths by 2050
A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal by the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators suggests that intensifying efforts to reduce…
Age Is Merely a Digit
As we journey through life, our methods to handle our finances and make decisions about them evolve. It's been observed in past studies that older adults may sometimes be more…
Recent Study Provides Optimism in Combating Age-Related Vision Loss
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prominent cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Current treatments, while available, offer limited relief and are often accompanied by severe side…