Tag: ageing populations
The Hidden Cost of Age Anxiety: Faster Ageing in Women
Anxiety about getting older, especially fears centred on declining health, may extend beyond the mind and register at…
New research finds an invisible RNA ageing timer in human sperm
Research has increasingly shown that as fathers grow older, the risk of health problems in their children rises,…
Longevity Studies Advance as Researchers Identify a Crucial Missing Element
Improvements in public health and medicine have enabled people to live to older ages than at any other…
Why Grip Strength Matters as We Grow Older
New research has highlighted a little-known structure deep within the brain that may be essential for maintaining physical…
Links Between Reproductive History and Biological Ageing
Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research report that both the…
Brazil’s blueprint for long life: genetic insights from the world’s oldest citizens
A Viewpoint published today in Genomic Psychiatry by Dr Mayana Zatz and colleagues from the Human Genome and…
Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery
Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research…
In what ways does stroke impair speech understanding?
After a stroke, some individuals develop a language disorder that disrupts how their brains handle the sounds of…
Research Isolates Population Ageing as the Dominant Influence on Musculoskeletal Health Trends
New research shows that, in around one-third of countries and territories worldwide, population ageing was the single most…
Digital innovations for improving dementia care among people ageing at home and their caregivers
Digital technology is now woven into everyday life, shaping how people communicate, organise support, and maintain relationships. From…
Internet use may support social connectedness among caregivers
Staying connected online may play an important role in supporting older adults who care for family members or…
Older adults who dine alone may face lower nutritional intake
New research from Flinders University has shown that older adults who routinely eat their meals alone tend to…