Tag: older adults
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…
US POINTER Trial Shows Structured Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline
In US POINTER, participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a structured, higher-intensity lifestyle programme or…
Innovative Ageing Marker Detects Risk of Muscle Loss Before It Starts
A new study published on 9 June 2025 in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 6, introduces an innovative…
Inflammation Greatly Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults Suffering from Insomnia
Chronic inflammation, long recognised for its role in severe physical conditions like heart disease and cancer, may also…
The perfect time to learn an instrument is always now
As people live longer than ever before, maintaining cognitive health into old age has become a critical concern.…
Global Study Finds Longer Survival Among People Diagnosed with Dementia
Survival prospects for individuals diagnosed with dementia have improved significantly in recent years, according to a major international…
USC Research Finds Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Focus Across All Age Groups
A recent study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed that just thirty days…
Scientists uncover muscle ‘command hub’ – potential breakthrough for improved healing in older adults
When a hurricane tears through a house, the first step in recovery is to remove the wreckage before…
Research Finds No Link Between Loneliness and Increased Risk of Death
For decades, loneliness has been portrayed as a dire threat to health, with some reports equating its dangers…