Ageing Well
Don’t treat us as fragile infants’: Can programmes of intergenerational mentorship diminish ageism in medicine?
Ageism presents a significant challenge in healthcare, a concern highlighted by the World Health Organization's Global Report on Ageism. This report identifies several factors contributing to ageism, including the rise…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Ageing Well
Study Reveals Children May Develop Premature Aging Signs Due to Parental Alcohol Abuse
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have unveiled compelling evidence that children of…
Research Reveals Adolescent Sports Boost Bone Health in Older Adults
Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) as individuals age significantly contributes to osteoporosis—a degradation of bone tissue. In Japan, this…
Marital Status Significantly Linked to Improved Health and Well-being Among Ageing Men
A recent study tracking over 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for about three years revealed distinct patterns of optimal ageing…
Forecasting Ahead: Simple Tools to Assess Risks of Falling
The escalating demographic shift towards an ageing global population introduces a pressing issue: the increased risk of falls among older…
Significant Biomolecular Changes Detected in Our 40s and 60s, Reveals Stanford Medicine Study
If you've ever felt like your entire body is breaking down simultaneously, it might not just be in your head.…
Pioneering Excellence in Nursing Home Care
Marilyn Rantz, a researcher at the University of Missouri, has spearheaded a groundbreaking program that enhances the quality of care…
An Innovative Approach to Assessing Aging and Disease Risk Using the Protein Aggregation Clock
Professors Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), who also serve as adjunct directors at the…
Decoding Patterns of Illness in Elderly Initiating Long-Term Care in Japan and Their Prospective Health Results
With the ageing population on the rise, the need to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for older adults…