Socioeconomic Disadvantage Is Associated with Greater Physical Decline with Age

16 August 2026

In England and Canada, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with poorer physical function and greater declines as people age, according to a study published August 13…

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Common myths about water intake and spicy foods debunked

20 July 2026

Researchers are challenging two long-standing pieces of nutrition advice: that drinking water during meals helps you eat less, and that spicy foods encourage overeating. A…

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Intermittent Fasting Maintains Weight Loss Regardless of Eating Schedule, Researchers Find

11 July 2026

Researchers have found that intermittent fasting can help adults with overweight or obesity maintain weight loss for up to a year after completing a structured…

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Gerophysics Emerges: Applying Physics to the Biology of Ageing

4 July 2026

A new meeting report published in Aging (Volume 18) on May 14, 2026, introduces the emerging field of Gerophysics, which seeks to explain aging by…

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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds

17 June 2026

Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with…

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Building Longer, Healthier Lives Through Public Health and Longevity Care

9 June 2026

A new editorial published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 18, 2026, explores how public health systems may need to adapt in response to…

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Long-Term Research Indicates Health Problems Emerging Earlier for Younger Generations in the UK

30 May 2026

Younger generations in the UK appear to be experiencing poorer health earlier in life than previous generations, according to a review of studies comparing national…

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Research in Sweden Reveals Subtle Complexities in Japanese Ageing

29 April 2026

Although people in Japan are known for their longevity, longer life does not automatically equate to better health compared with other populations. New research from…

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Serious COVID-19 and Flu Infections Could Trigger Lung Cancer Years Later, Researchers Say

18 April 2026

Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections may leave lasting damage in the lungs that increases the risk of lung cancer months or even years later. New…

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Fall Prevention Clinics: A Smart Investment in Older Adult Health

1 April 2026

Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, creating considerable pressure on individuals, families, and the health-care system. Beyond…

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Protective Turning Behaviours Used by Older Adults Concerned About Falling

11 February 2026

About one in three older adults experiences a fall each year, often resulting in serious injuries such as fractures that can sharply reduce quality of…

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Living arrangements and cardiovascular mortality risk in ageing Japanese adults

29 October 2025

A six-year cohort study in Japan involving nearly 39,000 older adults has found that people living in rental flats and owner-occupied detached houses face a…

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