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 protect the brain from age-related…
Health and Medicine
Lack of quality sleep may speed up brain ageing
A study from Karolinska Institutet published in eBioMedicine reveals that poor sleep could make the brain appear older than its actual age. The research suggests…
Long-term human connections might delay the body’s natural ageing process
The cumulative influence of social advantages throughout one’s life — beginning with parental warmth in early childhood and extending through friendships, community engagement, and religious…
Adaptive immunity in Alzheimer’s disease spotlighted by Chinese Medical Journal Review
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide and accounting for the…
Growing Public Support for Enhanced Protections for Older Adults
Support for Social Security remains high in the United States. As the population grows older, more Americans believe the government should step in to help…
The Lancet Public Health: New Study Finds 7,000 Daily Steps May Lower Risk of Chronic Illness, Dementia, and Premature Death
A significant new study encompassing data from over 160,000 adults has found that walking roughly 7,000 steps each day is associated with a significantly lower…
Modest Increases in Walking Pace Linked to Significant Improvements in Endurance and Aerobic Fitness Among Older Adults
Frailty is a common condition in older adults that makes them more vulnerable to stress and increases the risk of problems like falling, becoming disabled,…
Research reveals strong social infrastructure fosters healthier, more resilient communities
Despite the vast sums of money the United States invests in health care annually, the nation’s health outcomes have been steadily deteriorating. While public health…
Major Cancers More Prevalent in Economically Disadvantaged Japanese Communities, 16-Year Study Finds
A comprehensive analysis of sixteen years of data on Japanese adults has revealed that five common cancers—lung, stomach, colorectal, liver, and breast—occur more frequently in…
Heart Health at Risk from Air Pollution Exposure
A groundbreaking study published today in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that prolonged exposure to air pollution…
Workout-triggered protein restores strength to ageing muscles and bones
The adage “Exercise is good for your health” is widely accepted, yet few people can explain with precision the biological mechanisms that underpin this truth.…
Struggling to Lift 5 kg Could Signal Declining Health and Underlying Chronic Conditions, Researchers Warn
A groundbreaking international study has identified a simple yet powerful predictor of health in older adults: the ability to lift a 5-kilogram object. Led by…