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Scientists uncover muscle ‘command hub’ – potential breakthrough for improved healing in older adults
When a hurricane tears through a house, the first step in recovery is to remove the wreckage before any rebuilding can begin. A similar process occurs within our muscles after…
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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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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,…
Resilience in the Face of Challenge: The Recovery of Older Adults from the COVID-19 Pandemic
During a pandemic, the focus often shifts towards immediate challenges such as disease management, safety assurance, and disruption of daily…
Face-to-Face Interaction Associated with Reduced Loneliness Among Elderly Adults
Direct interactions reduce loneliness among older individuals more effectively than remote communication, like phone calls, emails, or texts, according to…