Ageing Well
Improving Detection of Home Falls Among Older Adults: Researchers Make Breakthrough
Recent research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, focuses on enhancing response times through a human action recognition (HAR) algorithm. This algorithm uses local computing devices to analyse…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Ageing Well
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…
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…