Ageing Well
Complex Interconnections Between Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Frailty Among Older Adults
A recent study spearheaded by a researcher at Concordia University delves into the interdependent effects of social isolation, loneliness, and frailty among older adults. It reveals the complex interactions and…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Ageing Well
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…
Ongoing Physical Activity Helps Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
A recent Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a significantly lower prevalence of metabolic…
Digital innovations for improving dementia care among people ageing at home and their caregivers
Digital technology is now woven into everyday life, shaping how people communicate, organise support, and maintain relationships. From messaging platforms…