Tag: older adults
Creativity keeps the mind young, says worldwide study on brain health
Engaging in creative experiences such as music, dance, visual arts, and even specially designed video games can significantly…
Cooling forearms in water may safeguard older adults during dangerous heatwaves
When air conditioning is unavailable during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other vulnerable groups face a…
Study finds retirement’s mental health boost not equally experienced
Retirement has long been imagined as a time of freedom and rest, but new research suggests the psychological…
Bone health at risk from microplastics
The global reliance on plastic has reached staggering proportions, with more than 400 million tonnes produced annually. This…
Why meal timing matters for healthy ageing and longevity
As people grow older, both the type and quantity of food they eat often change. Yet one dimension…
Weight variation as a potential contributor to cognitive decline in later life
Adults aged 65 and older who lose more than five per cent of their body weight, or whose…
Fall Prevention in Aged Care: What Works Best
An international review led by Flinders University has found that supervised exercise programs, vitamin D supplementation, and improved…
Education and Its Impact on Biological Ageing Patterns
A new study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has found that Americans with lower levels…
Rising Heat Waves Endanger the Health of Older Adults
Older adults often underestimate their vulnerability to extreme heat and are frequently unprepared for prolonged periods of hot…
Centenarians show delayed progression of age-related illnesses
Reaching the milestone of one hundred years of age does not automatically equate to a life overshadowed by…
Genes help explain why ageing brings frailty for some
A new study has uncovered genetic variants connected to brain activity, immune response, and metabolism that play a…
Extensive Research Reveals How Flooding Uniquely Affects the Health of Older Adults
A new study analysing 17 years of Medicare hospitalisation records alongside major flood events has found a marked…