Ageing Well
Playing or listening to music in later life tied to sharply lower dementia risk, research shows
A new Monash University-led study has found that regularly listening to music after the age of seventy is associated with a striking reduction in dementia risk. Drawing on data from…
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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
Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle Could Mitigate Life-Shortening Gene Effects by Over 60%
While genes and lifestyle interact to influence lifespan, it's crucial to note that an unhealthy lifestyle can independently elevate the…
Improving Detection of Home Falls Among Older Adults: Researchers Make Breakthrough
Recent research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, focuses on enhancing response times through a human action recognition…
Maintaining Leg Strength in Retirement Through Heavy Resistance Training
Depletion of leg muscle strength has emerged as a robust predictor of mortality among older adults, underscoring the critical need…
Subtle Cognitive Decline Signals End of Driving for Older Adults
Navigating the decision to relinquish driving privileges poses a significant challenge for older adults. Recent research from Washington University School…
Study Finds Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Unplanned Utilization Among Patients with Cognitive Impairment
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine utilised population-based Singapore Chinese Health Study…
Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons
The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as "socially admitted" has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment, as indicated…
Scientists Introduce Groundbreaking Method to Address Age-Related Vision Decline
Cirrus Therapeutics, University of Bristol, and London’s Global University Institute of Ophthalmology Unveil Groundbreaking Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)…
Nutrient Overload Accelerates Aging in Animals
The accelerated ageing of populations underscores the urgency of comprehending the molecular mechanisms underlying ageing. The mTOR protein complex, a…