Lipids in herbal teas with potential health benefits
Herbal teas are cherished globally for their delightful flavours and refreshing qualities and their array of reputed health benefits. However, the significance of a specific group of compounds known as…
Sustaining life and wellbeing in old age: the vital role of social support
Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland highlights the significant role that social support plays in shaping health, wellbeing, and survival in later life. Drawing on two complementary studies,…
A Personal Journey Inspires Scientific Progress in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Rutgers neuroscientist Peng Jiang was visiting his hometown of Qianshan in China’s Anhui province when a conversation with a neighbour left a deep and lasting impression. The man had come…
How visual impairment influences perception of approaching traffic
Patricia DeLucia has spent much of her career investigating a question that rarely reaches conscious awareness but is fundamental to everyday safety: how people judge whether a collision is about…
Internet use may support social connectedness among caregivers
Staying connected online may play an important role in supporting older adults who care for family members or friends, helping them feel less lonely and better able to cope with…
A next-generation platform designed to guarantee ethical and equitable AI use in healthcare
Researchers have created a pioneering platform that enables commercial artificial intelligence systems to be tested head-to-head under real clinical conditions, marking the first time such a large-scale evaluation has been…
Could Everyday Driving Provide Clues About Brain Health?
Recent research published on 26 November 2025 in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that patterns captured through in-vehicle driving data may help identify individuals…
Hospital-acquired infections linked to increased likelihood of dementia
A new study published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on 13 October 2025 offers compelling evidence that hospitalisation for infections may play a significant role in increasing long-term…
Exercising in polluted air may not deliver full health rewards
Long-term exposure to toxic air can significantly weaken the health benefits typically gained from regular exercise, according to a major international study involving researchers from UCL (University College London). While…
Dietary Polyphenols May Support Lifelong Heart Health
People who regularly consume foods and drinks rich in polyphenols—such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, and olive oil—may benefit from better long-term heart health. New research suggests…
Tai chi matches therapy in chronic insomnia care
Tai chi, a gentle form of mind–body exercise widely practised within Chinese communities, appears to offer benefits comparable to talking therapy for middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia, according…
Chronic pain could be putting adults at greater risk of high blood pressure
Adults living with chronic pain may face a significantly higher risk of developing high blood pressure, particularly when pain is widespread and accompanied by depression, according to new research published…
Study links untreated sleep apnoea to a heightened risk of Parkinson’s disease
New findings indicate that people living with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea face a significantly greater likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease. Yet, this risk can be meaningfully reduced by improving sleep…
Study examines the potential for diet to ease the pace of normal brain ageing
As the brain grows older, the cells that support its function become increasingly prone to metabolic strain and oxidative stress. This gradual shift disrupts the delicate energy balance required for…
More than 90% of older people with dementia subjected to significant medical interventions in their final year, Duke-NUS reports
A recent study by researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School has found that almost all older adults in Singapore living at home with advanced dementia undergo at least one potentially burdensome…
New Nationwide Study Uncovers Regional Clusters of High Epilepsy Rates in Ageing Americans
A newly published nationwide study has, for the first time, produced a detailed map of where epilepsy most affects older adults in the United States, revealing apparent regional disparities tied…