Ageing Well
Cycling as a Path to Longevity and Vitality in Older Adults, Especially for Nondrivers
In Japan, a considerable proportion of older adults rely on bicycles as a primary means of transportation. This trend is notably more prevalent than in Europe or the United States.…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
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Healthy Ageing in the Digital Era
As Australia and many countries around the world experience rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly viewed as a solution to…
Participating in Nature-Based Groups Enhances Wellbeing in Older Adults Experiencing Social Isolation
Nature-based group activities can help reduce loneliness, improve sleep and cognitive function, and strengthen feelings of connection to nature among…
Daily Multivitamin Use Associated with Reduced Biological Ageing in COSMOS Study
An analysis led by investigators at Mass General Brigham has found that daily multivitamin use may slow biological ageing in…
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.…
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…
Tissue repair slows with age. These proteins help restore it.
As we grow older, the body’s ability to bounce back from injury or illness steadily weakens. Cuts heal more slowly,…
Greenland Shark Research Could Unlock New Approaches to Protecting Ageing Vision
Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk sits in her office, her gaze fixed on the computer monitor in front of her. On the screen,…
Brazil’s blueprint for long life: genetic insights from the world’s oldest citizens
A Viewpoint published today in Genomic Psychiatry by Dr Mayana Zatz and colleagues from the Human Genome and Stem Cell…