Ageing Well

Ongoing Physical Activity Helps Prevent Metabolic Syndrome

1 January 2026

A recent Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a significantly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at age 61 than…

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Digital innovations for improving dementia care among people ageing at home and their caregivers

29 December 2025

Digital technology is now woven into everyday life, shaping how people communicate, organise support, and maintain relationships. From messaging platforms to video calls, these tools…

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Why didn’t the senior cross in time? Longer pedestrian phases could benefit people with reduced mobility

21 December 2025

Road crossings in the UK may be moving too quickly for many people, particularly older adults and those with reduced mobility, according to new academic…

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Protecting Brain Health: Why Tackling Midlife Obesity Matters

30 November 2025

Obesity remains one of the most pressing global health concerns, and weight loss is routinely encouraged as a way to reduce the risks linked to…

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Older adults who dine alone may face lower nutritional intake

29 November 2025

New research from Flinders University has shown that older adults who routinely eat their meals alone tend to have poorer nutrition and less favourable health…

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Research in the Chinese Medical Journal links regular exercise to healthier vascular ageing and extended vitality

24 November 2025

The rapid growth of the global ageing population has intensified the burden of age-related diseases on public health systems. As physiological functions decline with increasing…

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Playing or listening to music in later life tied to sharply lower dementia risk, research shows

14 November 2025

A new Monash University-led study has found that regularly listening to music after the age of seventy is associated with a striking reduction in dementia…

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Why meal timing matters for healthy ageing and longevity

20 September 2025

As people grow older, both the type and quantity of food they eat often change. Yet one dimension of eating behaviour—when meals are consumed—remains less…

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Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best

9 September 2025

An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved nutrition are among the most effective ways…

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Community Exercise Classes Empower Older Adults to Stay Strong and Independent

6 September 2025

Older adults who regularly engaged in a community-based exercise programme were able to slow—and in some cases reverse—the natural declines in cardiovascular fitness and muscle…

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