Ageing Well
Consistent Dog Walking Enhances Mobility and Minimises Falls Among Elderly Adults
Recent findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin have underscored the advantages of frequent dog walking for older adults. Published in the Journals of…
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The Moving Body, the Hydraulic Brain: Exploring Fluid Shifts in the Brain
The brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously understood, according to new…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
Mediterranean-style eating could strengthen mitochondrial pathways supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health
A new study from researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that…
The Brain’s Internal Compass Stability May Hold the Key to Memory Longevity
A discovery by McGill University researchers sheds light on how memories can endure over time,…
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Why meal timing matters for healthy ageing and longevity
As people grow older, both the type and quantity of food they eat often change. Yet one dimension of eating…
Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best
An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved nutrition are…
Community Exercise Classes Empower Older Adults to Stay Strong and Independent
Older adults who regularly engaged in a community-based exercise programme were able to slow—and in some cases reverse—the natural declines…
Education and Its Impact on Biological Ageing Patterns
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has found that Americans with lower levels of education…
Centenarians show delayed progression of age-related illnesses
Reaching the milestone of one hundred years of age does not automatically equate to a life overshadowed by illness. According…
For older adults: the psychological benefits of staying inquisitive
In two recently published studies, researchers have shown that older adults who continue to challenge themselves with new learning experiences…
Research Reveals How Political Turmoil, Climate Stress, and Social Disparities Speed Up Ageing
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and political issue,…
Scientists Uncover Potential of Caffeine to Delay Cell Ageing
A recent study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence Laboratory at Queen Mary University of London has shed new light…