New Study Suggests Retirement Could Harm Mental Health, with Alcohol Use Potentially Exacerbating the Problem

28 January 2025

The phenomenon of retirement leading to increased signs of depression, compared to those still employed, and the complicating role of alcohol consumption are detailed in…

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Association of Joint Pain and Depressive Symptoms with Accelerated Cognitive Decline in the Elderly

3 December 2024

Older adults exhibiting symptoms of depression coupled with moderate to severe joint pain are likely to experience an accelerated decline in cognitive functions, particularly memory.…

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Can Occupational Stress Affect Cardiovascular Health?

14 November 2024

In an expansive and meticulous study involving a large, multi-ethnic cohort of adults in the United States who were initially free from cardiovascular disease, it…

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Elderly Individuals Living Alone Often Experience Deficiencies in Essential Nutrients

28 October 2024

A new study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) reveals that older socially isolated adults in the UK are significantly more prone to…

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Marital Status Significantly Linked to Improved Health and Well-being Among Ageing Men

21 August 2024

A recent study tracking over 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for about three years revealed distinct patterns of optimal ageing related to marital status. It…

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Perceived gender discrimination associated with a decrease in wellbeing among older women

10 May 2024

A research project involving over 3,000 middle-aged and later-aged women in England has uncovered that individuals who felt they had been subjected to gender discrimination…

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Health behaviours build up and maintain a relatively consistent pattern throughout middle adulthood

4 May 2024

In a research project undertaken by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences along with the Gerontology Research Center, it was noted that health behaviours…

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A study finds that perceptions of when ‘old age’ begins have shifted to a later age

4 May 2024

A recent study, published by the American Psychological Association, has unveiled a significant shift in the perception of old age among middle-aged and older adults.…

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Studies reveal that active social involvement enhances the ageing process optimally for older adults

4 March 2024

A comprehensive study observed over 7,000 Canadians, who were middle-aged and older, for about three years to explore if a higher level of social engagement…

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