Engaging in intellectually stimulating occupations could potentially offer protection against the onset of dementia in later stages of life

7 May 2024

A recent groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and the Norwegian Institute of Public…

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A study focusing on middle-aged and older adults, which took into account lifestyle and demographic factors, found that a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is closely linked to poorer mental health, with this association being particularly notable in women

6 May 2024

Obesity and mental health issues stand as substantial challenges to global health. Studies have established a connection between higher levels of body fat and the…

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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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Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists

17 April 2024

Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds and those residing in non-urban areas encountering…

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A study suggests that loneliness may be more detrimental than smoking, alcoholism, and obesity, indicating that primary care clinicians could provide solutions

13 April 2024

Loneliness is identified as a significant biopsychosocial stressor that carries a risk of mortality comparable to the consequences of smoking over 15 cigarettes daily. This…

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The initiation of puberty at an earlier age might be a mechanism through which risk factors experienced during childhood influence cardiometabolic health in adulthood

13 April 2024

A study released on March 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Bleil and her team from the University of Washington, USA,…

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Improved mental and physical well-being in the elderly linked to proximity to natural environments

1 April 2024

The availability of urban green and blue spaces, even in small increments, might be linked to improved mental and physical health among older adults, as…

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Numerous patients with type 2 diabetes are missing vital information that could potentially save their lives regarding their condition

28 March 2024

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a widespread chronic condition, stems from the body’s inadequate insulin production or utilization. This affliction touches the lives of hundreds of…

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Supporting Alzheimer’s care providers

19 March 2024

Researchers at the University of Houston’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have developed a systematic methodology for revamping a structured life review intervention…

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How can we create societies that serve the needs of both the elderly and the youth?

22 February 2024

The advancements in extending the human lifespan are steering nations toward becoming ageing societies, where the demographic of those aged 65 and over is on…

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Individuals in their nineties who have a fear of falling participate in less physical activity, as reflected by activity tracker data that averages about 3,000 steps daily

21 February 2024

This study focused on how very old adults, specifically those in their nineties (nonagenarians), move and spend their time actively or inactively. Researchers wanted to…

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