The Worldwide Gap Between Longevity and Wellness

2 January 2025

Across the world, people are experiencing longer lifespans but not necessarily enjoying better health, as highlighted by research from the Mayo Clinic. A comprehensive study…

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Homeownership in the US Associated with Increased Longevity

21 December 2024

Dr Casey Breen, a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and Department of Sociology, led a study recently published…

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Vibrant New Communities: Rejuvenating Neighbourhoods Amidst an Ageing Population

10 December 2024

Initially developed in England, new towns—planned suburban residential neighbourhoods in metropolitan areas—have spread globally, reaching from Europe to East Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Hong…

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Exploring the Connection Between Food Waste, Climate Change, and an Ageing Population

16 November 2024

Food production is a cornerstone of human civilisation, fundamentally influencing the alterations humans have wrought upon the Earth’s landscapes. Cultivating food and delivering it to…

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Same Individual. Different Location. Double the Chance of Dementia Diagnosis.

23 September 2024

With the advent of new medications aimed at Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, a recent study highlights a crucial but perhaps overlooked factor…

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Accumulated Evidence Over Two Decades Indicates Significant Health Benefits Linked to Plant-Based Diets

2 July 2024

In a comprehensive review published on May 15, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, Angelo Capodici and his team analysed 49 previously published papers.…

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The intertwining of breast cancer treatment, specifically chemotherapy, could potentially accelerate the physical deterioration in elderly individuals

21 May 2024

A study led by UCLA suggests that older adults aged 65 or older with high-risk breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy are more prone to experiencing…

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A study focusing on middle-aged and older adults, which took into account lifestyle and demographic factors, found that a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is closely linked to poorer mental health, with this association being particularly notable in women

6 May 2024

Obesity and mental health issues stand as substantial challenges to global health. Studies have established a connection between higher levels of body fat and the…

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Biological age disparity and increased mortality rates associated with social isolation

14 April 2024

Recent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that individuals experiencing social isolation exhibit signs of accelerated biological ageing and face a higher likelihood…

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Engaging in physical fitness during adolescence is associated with reduced atherosclerosis in middle adulthood

27 February 2024

Men who maintained high levels of physical fitness in their youth had a significantly reduced risk of developing atherosclerosis nearly four decades later, according to…

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