ageing populations
A landmark international study published today in Nature Medicine redefines healthy ageing as a deeply ecological, social, and political issue, urging public health strategies to…
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 from the University of Georgia (UGA) sheds…
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 women. Conducted over three decades, the research…
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, entitled “Examining frailty phenotypes of community-dwelling older…
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 long-term care (LTC) facilities in Ontario experience…
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 therapy, according to a new study from…
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 following exercise. Contrary to widespread assumption, older…
Ten Percent of Elderly South Asian Immigrants in Canada Suffer from Hypothyroidism
A recent study featured in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus revealed that 10% of South Asian immigrants over the age of 45 residing…
Stay Active, Age Gracefully: Recommending Exercise for the Elderly as a Formula for Healthful Ageing
Physical activity has immense benefits for older adults, playing a pivotal role in enhancing longevity and overall health. This is highlighted in a review article…
Challenging Myths About Ageing: Seniors Show Greater Risk Tolerance and Resilience Against Manipulation
The Polish society is undergoing a notable demographic shift. Data from Statistics Poland (GUS) reveals that in 2023, the population segment aged 65 and over…
Vibrant New Communities: Rejuvenating Neighbourhoods Amidst an Ageing Population
Initially developed in England, new towns—planned suburban residential neighbourhoods in metropolitan areas—have spread globally, reaching from Europe to East Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Hong…
Exploring the Connection Between Food Waste, Climate Change, and an Ageing Population
Food production is a cornerstone of human civilisation, fundamentally influencing the alterations humans have wrought upon the Earth’s landscapes. Cultivating food and delivering it to…