Ageing Well
Cycling as a Path to Longevity and Vitality in Older Adults, Especially for Nondrivers
In Japan, a considerable proportion of older adults rely on bicycles as a primary means of transportation. This trend is notably more prevalent than in Europe or the United States.…
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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
Research Reveals Delay in Age-Related Deterioration Among Older Adults
A recent study by the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health has unveiled…
The Worldwide Gap Between Longevity and Wellness
Across the world, people are experiencing longer lifespans but not necessarily enjoying better health, as highlighted by research from the…
Recent Study Suggests Daily Coffee Intake May Extend Healthy Lifespan by Up to Two Year
A newly published review paper, which appears in Ageing Research Reviews and has support from the Institute for Scientific Information…
Complex Interconnections Between Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Frailty Among Older Adults
A recent study spearheaded by a researcher at Concordia University delves into the interdependent effects of social isolation, loneliness, and…
Vibrant New Communities: Rejuvenating Neighbourhoods Amidst an Ageing Population
Initially developed in England, new towns—planned suburban residential neighbourhoods in metropolitan areas—have spread globally, reaching from Europe to East Asia,…
Intellectual Capacity and Physical Well-Being as Predictors of Dementia in Later Years
A new RAND report asserts that a person's cognitive abilities, functional limitations, and physical health can significantly forecast the likelihood…
Recent research reveals a connection between a partner’s joy and reduced stress hormone levels in ageing couples
According to recent findings from the University of California, Davis, having a happy, intimate partner may elevate our spirits and…
Exploring the Role of the Gut Microbiome in Ageing
Ageing is an inevitable, intricate process that affects all living organisms, marked by various genetic hallmarks such as telomere shortening,…