USC Research Finds Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Focus Across All Age Groups

20 July 2025

A recent study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has revealed that just thirty days of guided mindfulness meditation can bring about…

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Scientists uncover muscle ‘command hub’ – potential breakthrough for improved healing in older adults

1 July 2025

When a hurricane tears through a house, the first step in recovery is to remove the wreckage before any rebuilding can begin. A similar process…

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Research Finds No Link Between Loneliness and Increased Risk of Death

30 June 2025

For decades, loneliness has been portrayed as a dire threat to health, with some reports equating its dangers to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. Influential…

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Money Management in Older Adults Falters with Onset of Dementia

13 June 2025

Older adults tend to have a keen awareness of their financial capabilities, which, intriguingly, often improves with age—provided their cognitive health remains intact. New research…

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Enhancing Health in Later Years: The Importance of Carbohydrate Quality for Optimal Ageing

12 June 2025

In collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research…

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Unintentional Weight Loss Recognised as Leading Indicator of Fall Risk Among Elderly in Taiwan

9 June 2025

A recent research paper appeared in the April 1, 2025 issue of Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 4, entitled “Examining frailty phenotypes of community-dwelling older…

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Recent scientific research reveals possible connection between microplastics in heavily processed foods and brain function

5 June 2025

A groundbreaking collection of four papers published in the May edition of Brain Medicine has brought together growing evidence that microplastics from ultra-processed foods may…

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New Research Uncovers the Impact of Social Ties on Health in Older Adults

30 May 2025

A groundbreaking study has illuminated social networks’ profound and lasting impact on health in later life, revealing critical insights into how connections with others can…

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Treating Hearing Loss May Foster Social Connection Among Older Adults

29 May 2025

A recent study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health suggests that providing hearing aids and personalised guidance on their use may play a key…

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Immersive VR with Scent: A Novel Approach to Cognitive Health

17 May 2025

As the global population ages, supporting cognitive and memory functions in older adults has become critical. According to the United Nations, by 2070, the number…

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Cycling as a Path to Longevity and Vitality in Older Adults, Especially for Nondrivers

16 May 2025

In Japan, a considerable proportion of older adults rely on bicycles as a primary means of transportation. This trend is notably more prevalent than in…

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Profound Decline After Long-Term Care Admission: Outcomes Some Deem ‘Worse Than Death’

7 May 2025

New research from the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES reveals that a significant number of individuals admitted to long-term care (LTC) facilities in Ontario experience…

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