Frailty and depression together may substantially increase dementia risk in later life

4 January 2026

Concurrent physical frailty and depression are likely to markedly increase the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction between these two factors alone…

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Research Isolates Population Ageing as the Dominant Influence on Musculoskeletal Health Trends

31 December 2025

New research shows that, in around one-third of countries and territories worldwide, population ageing was the single most significant contributor to the rising burden of…

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Europe’s evolving demographics may heighten the burden of antimicrobial resistance

30 December 2025

Rates of bloodstream infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are expected to rise substantially across Europe over the next five years, mainly driven by ageing populations,…

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Efforts to cut cannabis-impaired driving overlook older adults, new study suggests

19 December 2025

As cannabis-related traffic crashes continue to rise, new research suggests that prevention campaigns may be overlooking a vital group: older adults. Public messaging about cannabis-impaired…

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New study signals rising risk as blood pressure control declines in England

17 December 2025

A significant new analysis suggests that England has lost much of the progress it made during the 2000s in preventing, detecting, and managing high blood…

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How visual impairment influences perception of approaching traffic

14 December 2025

Patricia DeLucia has spent much of her career investigating a question that rarely reaches conscious awareness but is fundamental to everyday safety: how people judge…

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Hospital-acquired infections linked to increased likelihood of dementia

10 December 2025

A new study published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on 13 October 2025 offers compelling evidence that hospitalisation for infections may play a…

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Exercising in polluted air may not deliver full health rewards

9 December 2025

Long-term exposure to toxic air can significantly weaken the health benefits typically gained from regular exercise, according to a major international study involving researchers from…

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New Nationwide Study Uncovers Regional Clusters of High Epilepsy Rates in Ageing Americans

2 December 2025

A newly published nationwide study has, for the first time, produced a detailed map of where epilepsy most affects older adults in the United States,…

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Research shows flu vaccine effectiveness differs across age groups

27 November 2025

Recent research comparing four influenza vaccines has shown that not all flu jabs stimulate the immune system in the same way, and that their performance…

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Enhancing Longevity Through Improved Hand Dexterity

13 November 2025

Among older adults, the decline in lower limb strength—necessary for walking, standing, and maintaining balance—has long been recognised as a primary contributor to the need…

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Study reveals many Americans misunderstand the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk

8 November 2025

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have reported that many people in the United States still do not realise that drinking…

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