Ageing Well
New Study Suggests Retirement Could Harm Mental Health, with Alcohol Use Potentially Exacerbating the Problem
The phenomenon of retirement leading to increased signs of depression, compared to those still employed, and the complicating role of alcohol consumption are detailed in a new study involving over…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
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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…
Why didn’t the senior cross in time? Longer pedestrian phases could benefit people with reduced mobility
Road crossings in the UK may be moving too quickly for many people, particularly older adults and those with reduced…
Protecting Brain Health: Why Tackling Midlife Obesity Matters
Obesity remains one of the most pressing global health concerns, and weight loss is routinely encouraged as a way to…
Older adults who dine alone may face lower nutritional intake
New research from Flinders University has shown that older adults who routinely eat their meals alone tend to have poorer…
Research in the Chinese Medical Journal links regular exercise to healthier vascular ageing and extended vitality
The rapid growth of the global ageing population has intensified the burden of age-related diseases on public health systems. As…