Ageing Well
Natural molecule found in coffee and the human body boosts NAD+ levels and enhances muscle function as we age
A recent breakthrough by a research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) has…
Just for You
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
Enhancing dementia care in nursing homes: Insights from the pandemic years
No individual connected with nursing homes – whether they are residents, their families, friends, staff, or administrators – can ignore…
Introducing spatial orientation tests would enhance safety assessments for older drivers
New findings from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveal that older drivers with diminished spatial orientation capabilities face more…
The presence of particular lipids signals tissue ageing, which can be mitigated through regular exercise
A collaborative team from Amsterdam UMC and Maastricht UMC+ has made a groundbreaking discovery: a specific type of fat accumulates…
Recent research uncovers the molecular signature of biological ageing
The University of Pittsburgh, a renowned institution in the field of ageing research, has achieved a significant milestone. Their researchers…
Grasping self-inflicted ageism
"Older individuals often encounter ageism, which manifests as negative perceptions about their value, capabilities, or level of comprehension, alongside humour…
Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists
Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds and those…
An insufficient number of caregivers for an excessive number of patients is a detrimental mix for the elderly in rural regions
The surge in the elderly population across the Western world, propelled by the ageing of the baby boomer generation, is…
Biological age disparity and increased mortality rates associated with social isolation
Recent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that individuals experiencing social isolation exhibit signs of accelerated biological ageing…