A study on calorie restriction unveils intricacies in the relationship between diet and the ageing process

19 May 2024

Researchers at Penn State may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery surrounding how diet influences the ageing process. A recent study, spearheaded…

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Exploring the intricate connection between age, looks, and health: new insights on wrinkles and wisdom

15 May 2024

The intricate interplay between physical appearance and mental and physical health as we age forms the crux of new research recently published in the journal…

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Understanding the Mechanisms of Ageing

13 May 2024

Ageing clocks accurately determine the biological age of humans with remarkable precision. Unlike chronological age, calculated from birth, biological age can be swayed by environmental…

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Enhancing dementia care in nursing homes: Insights from the pandemic years

12 May 2024

No individual connected with nursing homes – whether they are residents, their families, friends, staff, or administrators – can ignore the profound influence of the…

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Introducing spatial orientation tests would enhance safety assessments for older drivers

9 May 2024

New findings from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveal that older drivers with diminished spatial orientation capabilities face more challenges while executing turns across…

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The presence of particular lipids signals tissue ageing, which can be mitigated through regular exercise

1 May 2024

A collaborative team from Amsterdam UMC and Maastricht UMC+ has made a groundbreaking discovery: a specific type of fat accumulates as tissues age, but exercise…

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Recent research uncovers the molecular signature of biological ageing

30 April 2024

The University of Pittsburgh, a renowned institution in the field of ageing research, has achieved a significant milestone. Their researchers have successfully identified blood markers…

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Grasping self-inflicted ageism

25 April 2024

“Older individuals often encounter ageism, which manifests as negative perceptions about their value, capabilities, or level of comprehension, alongside humour that targets their age,” Professor…

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Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists

17 April 2024

Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds and those residing in non-urban areas encountering…

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An insufficient number of caregivers for an excessive number of patients is a detrimental mix for the elderly in rural regions

15 April 2024

The surge in the elderly population across the Western world, propelled by the ageing of the baby boomer generation, is a phenomenon that Norway, too,…

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Biological age disparity and increased mortality rates associated with social isolation

14 April 2024

Recent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that individuals experiencing social isolation exhibit signs of accelerated biological ageing and face a higher likelihood…

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Research identifies alterations in cognitive function among elderly drivers through the use of sensors installed in vehicles

5 April 2024

It is estimated that between four to eight million older adults in the United States who are experiencing mild cognitive impairment are currently behind the…

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