Higher Fall Risk Linked to Dizziness in Elderly Populations
Dizziness in older adults, commonly dismissed as a mere symptom of ageing, has been conclusively linked to a significantly increased risk of future falls. A groundbreaking meta-analysis, the first of…
Longevity Studies Advance as Researchers Identify a Crucial Missing Element
Improvements in public health and medicine have enabled people to live to older ages than at any other point in human history. However, these added years are often accompanied by…
Mayo Clinic study uses artificial intelligence to link core density in midlife to fall risk
Artificial intelligence applied to abdominal imaging may help identify adults at increased risk of falling as early as midlife, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. Published in Mayo Clinic…
Post-Pandemic Decline in U.S. Nursing Home Capacity Hits Rural Areas Hardest
Despite the steady ageing of the U.S. population, the nation’s nursing home system has been contracting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. New research published this week shows that…
A New Framework Viewing Centenarians as Models of Immune Adaptability in Multimorbidity
The article examines the close relationship between multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of multiple chronic diseases, and immunosenescence, the gradual decline of immune function with ageing. Rather than being a…
Protective Turning Behaviours Used by Older Adults Concerned About Falling
About one in three older adults experiences a fall each year, often resulting in serious injuries such as fractures that can sharply reduce quality of life and generate over $50…
Study finds cutting alcohol consumption could save lives from cancer
Cutting average alcohol consumption in Australia by just one litre per person each year could lead to a meaningful reduction in deaths from several primary cancers, particularly among older adults,…
Active Lives, Strong Ties: Boosting Older Adults’ Health Through Connection and Movement
Experts have long recognised that maintaining strong social relationships and staying physically active are both essential for healthy ageing. What has remained less clear is how these two influences work…
Research Identifies Exercise Types That Target Body Fat in Older Adults
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the most effective form of exercise for reducing body fat while preserving muscle mass in older adults, according to new research led by academics…
Childhood Pollution Exposure Associated with Lasting Cognitive Consequences
People around the world, particularly in low-income regions, continue to depend on solid fuels such as coal, firewood and agricultural waste for everyday cooking and heating. Burning these materials produces…
Research reveals “super agers” often possess two major genetic strengths
The genetic variant most strongly linked to an increased risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is known as APOE-ε4. Another form of the same gene, APOE-ε2, is believed to…
Artificial Intelligence Exposes Unexpected Byproducts of Drinking Water Treatment
Disinfecting drinking water has played a central role in protecting societies from deadly waterborne illnesses for more than a century. By killing harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites,…
Researchers Find Physical Activity May Restore Brain Health
Caring for the brain is a lifelong process, and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers encouraging evidence that everyday habits can help protect cognitive health. The study suggests…
Extensive analysis highlights the biological reasons memory fades with age
A significant international research effort combining thousands of brain scans with extensive memory testing has provided fresh insight into how physical changes in the brain are linked to declining memory…
From gums to the brain: exploring the oral health–dementia link
Poor oral health may raise the risk of dementia through a combination of biological processes and social factors, according to researchers from Science Tokyo. Drawing on recent epidemiological evidence, the…
Why Grip Strength Matters as We Grow Older
New research has highlighted a little-known structure deep within the brain that may be essential for maintaining physical strength as people grow older. Scientists suggest this region could play a…