Tag: ageing populations
Rising Heat Waves Endanger the Health of Older Adults
Older adults often underestimate their vulnerability to extreme heat and are frequently unprepared for prolonged periods of hot…
Centenarians show delayed progression of age-related illnesses
Reaching the milestone of one hundred years of age does not automatically equate to a life overshadowed by…
Helping Others Found to Delay Cognitive Decline
Recent evidence suggests that meaningful social engagement can be a powerful safeguard for brain health. A team from…
Stand More, Live Better: Research Reveals Heart Benefits After Menopause
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego suggests that the simple act of standing up…
Nutritious Diet Linked to Slower Progression of Chronic Diseases in Seniors
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Aging, has found that a healthy diet can…
Research Reveals How Political Turmoil, Climate Stress, and Social Disparities Speed Up Ageing
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and…
Regular Physical Activity Could Help Preserve Cognitive Function
Physical activity has long been recognised as a key component of overall health and wellbeing. Still, new research…
Coffee Consumption Tied to Healthier Ageing in Women
A recent large-scale longitudinal study has found a promising link between midlife coffee consumption and healthy ageing in…
Unintentional Weight Loss Recognised as Leading Indicator of Fall Risk Among Elderly in Taiwan
A recent research paper appeared in the April 1, 2025 issue of Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 4,…
Profound Decline After Long-Term Care Admission: Outcomes Some Deem ‘Worse Than Death’
New research from the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES reveals that a significant number of individuals admitted to…
Exploring Telehealth as a Supportive Tool for Women Coping with Incontinence
Women experiencing urinary incontinence after childbirth may benefit just as much from telehealth services as from in-person physical…
Muscle Damage After Exercise: Comparable or Reduced in Older Adults Versus Young Adults
A new study has upended the longstanding belief that ageing muscles are more prone to soreness and damage…