Tag: older adults
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…
Money Management in Older Adults Falters with Onset of Dementia
Older adults tend to have a keen awareness of their financial capabilities, which, intriguingly, often improves with age—provided…
Enhancing Health in Later Years: The Importance of Carbohydrate Quality for Optimal Ageing
In collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a recent study conducted by researchers at…
Unintentional Weight Loss Recognised as Leading Indicator of Fall Risk Among Elderly in Taiwan
A recent research paper appeared in the April 1, 2025 issue of Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 4,…
Recent scientific research reveals possible connection between microplastics in heavily processed foods and brain function
A groundbreaking collection of four papers published in the May edition of Brain Medicine has brought together growing…