ageing populations
Older adults who hold positive perceptions of ageing are significantly more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, even when living with health conditions, according…
Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the conditions of your neighbourhood may play a major role in…
What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs of frustration or anger? According to new research from the…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer physical and mental health than their peers who have never…
Creativity keeps the mind young, says worldwide study on brain health
Engaging in creative experiences such as music, dance, visual arts, and even specially designed video games can significantly slow the process of brain ageing while…
A Key ‘Youth Molecule’ May Hold the Secret to Enhancing Wellbeing in Older Adults – Evidence from Multiple Clinical Studies
Scientists from the University of Oslo (UiO), Akershus University Hospital (Ahus), and a network of international collaborators have published a compelling expert opinion in Nature…
Education and Its Impact on Biological Ageing Patterns
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has found that Americans with lower levels of education are ageing faster than their…
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 weather. This concern is highlighted in a…
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 illness. According to new research from Karolinska…
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 The University of Texas at Austin and…
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 more frequently could offer measurable heart health…
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 slow the build-up of chronic diseases in…