Biological ageing speed shown to predict cognitive deterioration in older adults

14 September 2025

A new study published in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 7, on 21 July 2025, is titled “Association of DNA methylation age acceleration with digital…

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The hidden costs of early puberty and young motherhood

13 September 2025

The age at which women reach puberty or give birth may have profound consequences for their long-term health. New research published in eLife by investigators…

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Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best

9 September 2025

An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved nutrition are among the most effective ways…

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Education and Its Impact on Biological Ageing Patterns

2 September 2025

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…

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Rising Heat Waves Endanger the Health of Older Adults

30 August 2025

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…

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USC Research Finds Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Focus Across All Age Groups

20 July 2025

A recent study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed that just thirty days of guided mindfulness meditation can bring about…

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Cycling as a Path to Longevity and Vitality in Older Adults, Especially for Nondrivers

16 May 2025

In Japan, a considerable proportion of older adults rely on bicycles as a primary means of transportation. This trend is notably more prevalent than in…

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Home Care Cooperatives Could Hold the Solution to the Growing Elderly Caregiver Shortage

27 April 2025

According to a new study, home care cooperatives could offer a vital solution to the ongoing shortage of paid caregivers for older adults. The research…

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Muscle Damage After Exercise: Comparable or Reduced in Older Adults Versus Young Adults

19 April 2025

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…

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Significant Traumatic Stress Detected in Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients

21 March 2025

Millions of family members and friends annually undertake the emotionally taxing role of caregivers for loved ones undergoing cancer treatment. A recent scoping review published…

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Ten Percent of Elderly South Asian Immigrants in Canada Suffer from Hypothyroidism

20 March 2025

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…

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Research Suggests High Temperatures Could Accelerate Ageing in Elderly Individuals

18 March 2025

A recent study by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology indicates that increased exposure to extreme heat could accelerate the biological ageing process in…

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