Tag: gerontology
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…
Significant Traumatic Stress Detected in Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients
Millions of family members and friends annually undertake the emotionally taxing role of caregivers for loved ones undergoing…
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…
Research Suggests High Temperatures Could Accelerate Ageing in Elderly Individuals
A recent study by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology indicates that increased exposure to extreme heat…
Research Shows the Effect of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality Among Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 15 January 2025, the journal Aging (Aging-US) published a research paper in Volume 17, Issue 1, entitled…
Psychological Wellness and Exercise: Creating a Positive Feedback Loop
In a compelling study conducted at the Gerontology Research Center and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences…
Senior Citizens in England Report Increased Happiness Since Before the COVID Pandemic, According to Recent National Research
The psychological state and well-being of older individuals in England have undergone significant transformations since the onset of…
Recent Study Suggests Daily Coffee Intake May Extend Healthy Lifespan by Up to Two Year
A newly published review paper, which appears in Ageing Research Reviews and has support from the Institute for…
Association of Joint Pain and Depressive Symptoms with Accelerated Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
Older adults exhibiting symptoms of depression coupled with moderate to severe joint pain are likely to experience an…
Important Notice for Older Adults: Quitting Smoking is Always an Option
Elsevier's new study published in the *American Journal of Preventive Medicine* reveals that even quitting smoking at 75…
Association Between Frailty and Prolonged Physical Deterioration in Cancer Survivors
A new research paper has been published in the journal Aging, also listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" on…
Handling Adversity in Later Years Associated with Reduced Mortality Risk
The research emphasises the importance of fostering mental resilience, a dynamic and multifaceted trait influenced by factors such…