Ageing Well
Sedentary behaviour raises the risk of mortality
Based on extensive observations of centenarians, author Dan Buettner, renowned for his work on Blue Zones, proposes that longevity is bolstered by regular movement, such as standing up every twenty…
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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…
Ageing Well
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…
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…