Ageing Well
Examining the Advantages and Risks of Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction in Elderly Populations with Diverse Traits
The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) findings suggest that lower blood pressure targets can benefit community-dwelling older adults with hypertension by decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and premature…
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Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
Ageing Well
Playing or listening to music in later life tied to sharply lower dementia risk, research shows
A new Monash University-led study has found that regularly listening to music after the age of seventy is associated with…
Groundbreaking research shows seniors can bounce back to wellness
A new Canadian study is delivering a hopeful message to older adults and those who care for them: it is…
Why meal timing matters for healthy ageing and longevity
As people grow older, both the type and quantity of food they eat often change. Yet one dimension of eating…
Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best
An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved nutrition are…
Community Exercise Classes Empower Older Adults to Stay Strong and Independent
Older adults who regularly engaged in a community-based exercise programme were able to slow—and in some cases reverse—the natural declines…
Education and Its Impact on Biological Ageing Patterns
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has found that Americans with lower levels of education…
Centenarians show delayed progression of age-related illnesses
Reaching the milestone of one hundred years of age does not automatically equate to a life overshadowed by illness. According…
For older adults: the psychological benefits of staying inquisitive
In two recently published studies, researchers have shown that older adults who continue to challenge themselves with new learning experiences…