Tag: gerontology
Blood Test May Help Predict Longevity, According to New Study
As people grow older, it can be difficult to tell who will continue to enjoy healthy years and…
The biology of ageing and disease: A newly identified two-stage process
David Gems and Alexander Carver of University College London, working alongside Yuan Zhao from Queen Mary University of…
Falls Remain a Major Risk, Affecting One in Eight Older People in Ireland Every Year
New findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin underline that falls among…
Researchers uncover links between infection and ageing through cellular senescence mechanisms
A meeting report published on 23 December 2025 in Aging-US (Volume 17, Issue 12) brings together the main…
An AI-Driven Review of a Century of Ageing Research Reveals Trends and Gaps
A research article published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on 25 November 2025 presents a large-scale,…
Living with food and financial insecurity may age the heart faster than recognised clinical risk factors
A new analytical study exploring how social determinants of health influence cardiac ageing has identified financial strain and…
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…
Protecting Brain Health: Why Tackling Midlife Obesity Matters
Obesity remains one of the most pressing global health concerns, and weight loss is routinely encouraged as a…
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…
New Research Uncovers the Cause Behind Memory Loss of Family and Friends in Alzheimer’s
One of the most painful experiences for families of people living with Alzheimer’s is the moment when a…
Why political misinformation circulates more often among older generations
Older adults’ tendency to share political misinformation has long been a subject of speculation, with many assuming that…