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A Novel Blood Epigenetic Biomarker of Ageing Emphasises Intrinsic Capacity
An international team of scientists has unveiled a new biological age estimator—a blood-based “epigenetic clock” that measures how well an individual is ageing rather than merely indicating their chronological age.…
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Tick Defence: Prevention in Action
Few creatures are as widely disliked as ticks. Despite their small size, these parasites have…
Smartphone Technology for Heart Rhythm Monitoring May Cut Healthcare Spending
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home…
Microplastics Disrupt the Immune Response to Allergens
Tiny fragments of plastic are now found almost everywhere in our environment—from the air we…
Building Longer, Healthier Lives Through Public Health and Longevity Care
A new editorial published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 18, 2026, explores how…
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New Research Uncovers the Cause Behind Memory Loss of Family and Friends in Alzheimer’s
One of the most painful experiences for families of people living with Alzheimer’s is the moment when a loved one…
Enduring poverty and escalating unsecured debt in early adult years tied to increased likelihood of early mortality
Adults who experience poverty-level incomes—whether continuously or intermittently from young adulthood into midlife—face a substantially higher risk of premature death…
Cutting Back on Sleep Medication May Enhance Well-Being and Extend Lifespan in Older Adults
Millions of older adults in the United States struggle with chronic insomnia, and many rely on prescription sleep medications to…
Alterations in brain structure may reveal early indicators of dementia
A new study from the University of California, Irvine’s Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory has found that…
Living arrangements and cardiovascular mortality risk in ageing Japanese adults
A six-year cohort study in Japan involving nearly 39,000 older adults has found that people living in rental flats and…
Calming the Mind Through Music: Examining the Effects of Relaxing Slow-Tempo Tunes on Delirium in Hospitalised Older Adults
A large-scale multi-centre randomised controlled trial examined whether listening to slow-tempo music could reduce the duration or severity of delirium…
Large-scale analysis of Alzheimer’s disease in African American brain samples identifies multiple previously unrecognised genetic contributors
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects African Americans at nearly twice the rate of White or European-ancestry (EA) individuals in the United…
Mental Stimulation Promotes Optimal Brain Ageing
As the number of people aged 65 and older continues to rise, so does the urgency to understand how to…