An Innovative Approach to Assessing Aging and Disease Risk Using the Protein Aggregation Clock

23 July 2024

Professors Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), who also serve as adjunct directors at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB)…

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Individuals with an Uncommon Longevity Mutation Might Also Enjoy Cardiovascular Protection

7 July 2024

A study illuminates potential cardiovascular health benefits in individuals affected by a rare condition known as growth hormone receptor deficiency (GHRD) or Laron syndrome. GHRD…

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Strategies to Tackle Homelessness Among Older Adults

6 July 2024

Homelessness affects not only young people but also a growing number of older adults, as highlighted in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).…

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Financial Instability’s Impact on Cognitive Health Among Black Americans

29 June 2024

Recent research reveals significant disparities in financial stability between Black and white Americans during midlife, which may have profound implications for cognitive health in later…

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Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan

17 June 2024

A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling evidence that upward social mobility correlates with…

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Essential Nutrients Linked to Slower Brain Aging: A Study

14 June 2024

Scientists have long focused on understanding the brain to promote healthier ageing, yet preventing cognitive decline remains a challenging frontier. While risk factors for accelerated…

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Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application

12 June 2024

The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its potential for broader applications. A research team…

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A study from NTU Singapore and Duke-NUS finds that older Singaporeans who volunteer perceive an improved quality of life

6 June 2024

A groundbreaking study conducted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) has uncovered unique insights into the social benefits of…

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Recent research uncovers the molecular signature of biological ageing

30 April 2024

The University of Pittsburgh, a renowned institution in the field of ageing research, has achieved a significant milestone. Their researchers have successfully identified blood markers…

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The functional capacity of individuals in their advanced years can be likened to an ecosystem that is prone to collapse upon facing disturbances

23 April 2024

As individuals age, the interconnections between various facets of their functional capacity tend to strengthen, potentially signalling a diminished resilience of the system. Research conducted…

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Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women

2 April 2024

A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as “Aging (Albany NY)” according to MEDLINE/PubMed and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science,…

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Concerns over expenses, time away from employment, and COVID-19 deterred some older adults from undergoing surgical procedures

22 March 2024

Recent research highlights that the decision-making process for older adults regarding elective surgery encompasses far more than the anticipated pain and recovery time. A significant…

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