Health — Longevity — February 2nd, 2026

How aging changes rats' social choices and what that may mean for healthy aging
The loss of social connectedness as people age increases the odds of cognitive-related disorders and can worsen health outcomes in older populations. But is there a direct relationship between social behavior and cognition? Subhadeep Dutta Gupta, Peter Rapp, and colleagues, from the National Institute on Aging, developed a rat model to probe social cognition in the aging brain.
February 2, 2026 — Source

How early pregnancy impacts aging: Implications for breast-cancer risk
A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer decades later by preventing age-related changes in breast cells that are linked to tumor formation. Using a mouse model designed to mimic human aging and reproductive history, researchers found that pregnancy fundamentally alters how mammary tissue ages—reducing the buildup of abnormal cells that have the ability to change their identity in a way that could seed cancer in later life.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Overweight and obesity-linked cardiovascular deaths increasing in young Australians, study finds
Higher rates of death among younger Australians from cardiovascular disease has been linked to being overweight or obese, a new study shows.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago: Here's why
How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20--25% of the variation in human lifespan, with the rest down to lifestyle and environment.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 1st, 2026

Americans still expect families to shoulder most elder care, research finds
Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult. Biological and stepchildren have the next highest levels of obligation, according to a new University of Michigan study. Even though with lighter responsibilities, many believe that lifelong friends should also pitch in.
February 1, 2026 — Source

Anticipating aging-related mental decline using saliva samples and AI
As humans age beyond early adulthood, their physical and mental functions tend to slowly worsen over time. One of the most common sources of severe mental decline in older adults are neurodegenerative diseases, conditions characterized by the progressive loss of neurons in the brain or peripheral nervous system.
February 1, 2026 — Source

Middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
For many Americans, midlife is no longer a plateau—it's a pressure point.
February 1, 2026 — Source

Rethinking longevity: Genes account for 50% of human lifespan variation, study suggests
What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, scientists believed that the heritability of human lifespan was relatively low compared to other human traits, standing at just 20--25%; some recent large-scale studies even placed it below 10%.
February 1, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 31st, 2026

Human life span found to be far more heritable than previously believed
An analysis of twin cohort data suggests that human life span is far more heritable than previously believed. The findings of the analysis show that once deaths from external factors, such as accidents or infectious disease, are accounted for, genetics may explain ~50% of how long we live. "[T]he study ... has important consequences for aging research," write Daniela Bakula and Morten Scheibye-Knudsen in a related Perspective. "A substantial genetic contribution strengthens the rationale for large-scale efforts to identify longevity-associated variants, refine polygenic risk scores, and link genetic differences to specific biological pathways that regulate aging."
January 31, 2026 — Source

Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet are linked with a longer life
We may not need to completely overhaul our lives to live healthier for longer, according to a large UK-based study. This is welcome news, particularly as many people will already have abandoned their New Year's resolutions.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Sprint or marathon? Aging muscle stem cells shift from rapid repair to long-term survival
Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury—a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults. A UCLA study conducted in mice reveals an unexpected cause: Stem cells in aged muscle accumulate higher levels of a protein that slows their ability to activate and repair tissue, but helps the cells survive longer in the harsh environment of aging tissue.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 30th, 2026

A nerve-based approach to helping older adults bounce back after surgery
After surgery, some older adults don't simply recover—they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, the episode can mark a turning point, accelerating long-term cognitive decline. Despite its prevalence, there are no FDA-approved treatments to prevent delirium after surgery.
January 30, 2026 — Source

'Are You Dead?' China's viral app reveals a complex reality of solo living and changing social ties
A Chinese personal safety app called Are You Dead?—recently rebranded as Demumu—has gone viral in recent weeks, attracting widespread media attention.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Research uncovers trade-offs in aging muscle stem cell functionality
Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury - a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 19th, 2026

Brain structure changes linked to adaptability decline in aging adults
As people age, structural brain changes influence their ability to adapt to the environment. New from eNeuro, Tatiana Wolfe and colleagues at the University of Arkansas characterized changes in the brain across two periods of adulthood that may correspond to changes in adaptive behavior.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Exploring why adapting to the environment is more difficult as people age
As people age, structural brain changes influence their ability to adapt to the environment. Tatiana Wolfe and colleagues at the University of Arkansas characterized changes in the brain across two periods of adulthood that may correspond to changes in adaptive behavior. They have published their findings in eNeuro.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Small daily changes linked to dramatically longer lives
Two separate studies suggest that minor lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life. One Norwegian-led team estimated that adding five min/day of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity and reducing daily sedentary time by 30 min/day might prevent a proportion of deaths under high-risk and population-based approaches.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults
New research suggests that a person's overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Super agers' resilience against Alzheimer's disease linked to protective gene variant
The gene variant posing the greatest genetic risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) is called APOE-ε4. A different variant of the same gene, APOE-ε2, is thought to confer protection against AD.
January 19, 2026 — Source

When aging affects the young: Surveys reveal the weight of caregiving on teenagers
Caregiving in the modern era is challenging for even the most prepared adults. So, what happens when this burden falls on children?
January 19, 2026 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — January 9th, 2026

CES 2026 was awash in bodily fluids
It all boils down to metabolism and longevity.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians face higher suicide risk, study shows
A new national study led by researchers from University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences reveals that pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians face a significantly higher risk of suicide compared to their counterparts in the general population.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 8th, 2026

ICSA 2025: Infection's role in cellular senescence, inflammation, and aging
A new meeting report was published in Volume 17, Issue 12 of Aging-US on December 23, 2025, titled "Cellular senescence meets infection: highlights from the 10th annual International Cell Senescence Association (ICSA) conference, Rome 2025."
January 8, 2026 — Source

People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery
Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.
January 8, 2026 — Source

People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
Brazil's supercentenarians are exposing hidden genetic and immune secrets that may redefine what it means to age—and survive—exceptionally.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race and sex. The research was published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 7th, 2026

Blood test reveals risk of multimorbidity in older adults
Living with several chronic diseases at once, what is known as multimorbidity, is common among older people and puts a considerable strain on both the individual and health care services. A collaborative study led by researchers at the Aging Research Center of Karolinska Institutet has now identified a small number of blood biomarkers that can predict the risk of multimorbidity. The study included more than 2,200 individuals from the general Stockholm population, Sweden, above the age of 60.
January 7, 2026 — Source or Source

Genetic study reveals how DNA repeats expand with age
An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated over and over, become longer and more unstable as we age. The study found that common genetic variants can speed up or slow down this process by up to fourfold, and that certain expanded sequences are linked to serious diseases including kidney failure and liver disease.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults' medical needs
Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It's been given new life as a homeless shelter for seniors. The Medically Vulnerable People shelter — or MVP shelter, as it's known — is for people 62 and older or for younger adults with chronic health issues.
January 7, 2026 — Source or Source

Microglia help protect the spinal cord from age-related damage
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that the nervous system's own immune cells help protect the spinal cord from age-related damage. The results, which may contribute to new knowledge about how certain neurological diseases arise, are published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.
January 7, 2026 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — January 6th, 2026

NuraLogix Longevity Mirror offers health insights from your reflection
NuraLogix has unveiled its Longevity Mirror, a smart mirror that analyzes a short selfie video to estimate various health metrics, including heart rate, blood pressure, and physiological age. While the tech shows promise, it comes at a steep price with added subscription costs.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Why are older adults more likely to share misinformation online?
Older adults tend to do well at identifying falsehoods in experiments, but they're also likelier than younger adults to like and share misinformation online.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 5th, 2026

How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age
Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process called sarcopenia. The consequences build quietly: trouble climbing stairs, more hospital visits and, eventually, losing the ability to live independently.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Scientific validity of Blue Zones longevity research confirmed
A new paper published in The Gerontologist provides the most comprehensive scientific response to date addressing recent critiques of the so-called "Blue Zones," regions of the world known for unusually high concentrations of people living long, healthy lives.
January 5, 2026 — Source

This Longevity Mirror Predicts Your Future Health in 30 Seconds Flat
All it takes is a selfie to learn your health data and how well you're aging.
January 5, 2026 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — December 19th, 2025

Helping others for a few hours a week may slow brain aging
A few hours a week helping others could help keep your brain younger for years.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Scientists found a new way to slow aging inside cells
Making the cell's power plants run more efficiently helped mice live longer, stay fitter, and age more slowly.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 15th, 2025

Age-related hearing loss, tinnitus linked to worse quality of life
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are associated with worse physical, psychological, and social health, according to a study published online in Frontiers in Public Health.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Link between falls and vision tied to the home environment in older adults
Shu Xu, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and colleagues used data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study to identify 4,648 community-dwelling older adults who completed visual function tests and the home environment instrument in 2022. Differences in visual function, home environmental hazards, and falls were assessed.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Persistent inflammation in older adults tied to GDF3 protein signaling
As people age, their bodies develop a dysfunctional immune system, which can leave older adults more susceptible to conditions like sepsis. New research from University of Minnesota researchers reveals how certain immune cells, known as macrophages, stay locked in an inflammatory state during aging in preclinical models.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death
A study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to longevity and risk of death.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Social connections slow aging in dolphins, echoing patterns seen in humans
Male bottlenose dolphins that form friendships age more slowly than loners, new research shows.
December 15, 2025 — Source

These simple habits could make your brain 8 years younger, study finds
New research shows that your brain's "true age" can shift dramatically depending on how you live, with optimism, restorative sleep, stress management, and strong social support acting like powerful anti-aging tools. Using advanced MRI-based brain-age estimates, scientists found that people with multiple healthy lifestyle factors had brains up to eight years younger than expected — even among those living with chronic pain.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 12th, 2025

Abdominal obesity and muscle loss increase the risk of death by 83% after age 50, study finds
A study by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil, in partnership with University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, concluded that the combination of abdominal fat and muscle loss increases the risk of death by 83%, compared to people without these conditions.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Many older Americans don't see themselves as disabled, survey finds
Americans may be getting older and need help doing things that were once routine, but a new survey finds only a fraction of seniors see themselves as having a disability.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 11th, 2025

Sitting for long stretches raises heart and diabetes risks in older people
pending too long sitting raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, warns a major global review.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Tea linked to stronger bones in older women, while coffee may pose risks
A new study from Flinders University offers insight into how two of the world's most popular beverages, coffee and tea, may influence bone health in older women.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Time banking, a system where individuals exchange services using time credits, may help address key challenges in elder care, including high costs, limited caregiver availability, and social isolation. This approach can make care more affordable, recognize often-overlooked forms of support, and foster community connections, though sustaining participation and reciprocity remain challenges.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 3rd, 2025

Age-related muscle wasting tied to cell recycling defect
Two related studies published today in Nature Metabolism show that a specialized intracellular recycling mechanism—chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA)—is essential for muscle health.
December 3, 2025 — Source

People with dyspraxia are at high risk of falling—and it's too often overlooked
For many people with dyspraxia, falling is not an accident but a daily reality. It begins in childhood, shaping confidence and independence, and often continues throughout adult life.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Prehabilitation can improve recovery after surgery, but barriers remain
A large clinical trial published in JAMA Surgery shows that prehabilitation (also called prehab) can reduce disability after surgery in older adults with frailty, provided they are able to fully take part in the prehab program.
December 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — November 29th, 2025

Hidden blood molecules show surprising anti-aging power
Scientists have identified new anti-aging compounds produced by a little-studied blood bacterium. These indole metabolites were able to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and collagen-damaging activity in skin cell cultures. Three of the compounds, including two never seen before, showed particularly strong effects. The findings hint at a surprising new source for future skin-rejuvenation therapies.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Tracking with care: The ethics of using location tracking technology with people living with dementia
Imagine you're 83 years old, living with dementia in a long-term care home. Lately, your caregivers keep asking you to wear a bracelet on your wrist 24/7. They say it's for your safety, so they can locate you quickly when needed.
November 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 26th, 2025

Can your driving patterns predict cognitive decline?
"Early identification of older drivers who are at risk for accidents is a public health priority, but identifying people who are unsafe is challenging and time-consuming," said study author Ganesh M. Babulal, Ph.D., OTD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Study suggests that many older women use sex toys to promote orgasm, which may promote positive health outcomes
Although research on sexuality in older adults has been growing in recent years, most of the studies are focused on partnered sexual activity and not on solo sexual behavior, including masturbation or the use of sex toys.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Switching wheelchairs in nursing homes may raise odds of dangerous fractures
Properly matching wheelchairs to the physical capabilities of residents requiring long-term care is critical for maintaining safety and mobility.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 21st, 2025

New report outlines skills needed to thrive in an era of extended lifespans
To take maximum advantage of the added days, months, and years people enjoy because of modern health care and healthier habits, they need to achieve competency in several areas necessary for longer lives, states a new Gerontological Society of America report, "Health and Wealth in the Era of Longevity."
November 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 20th, 2025

Aged blood vessel cells drive metabolic diseases, preclinical study suggests
Aged, or senescent, blood vessel cells contribute to metabolic dysfunction and inflammation, promoting conditions such as diabetes. Removing these cells in obese mice reduced inflammation, fat mass, and improved blood glucose. Treatment with the senolytic compound fisetin decreased senescent blood vessel cells and improved metabolic health in both mice and human tissue samples.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Aging alters the protein landscape in the brain—diet can counteract it, say researchers
As we age, the composition and function of proteins in the brain change, affecting how well our brain performs later in life—influencing memory, responsiveness, and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Crohn's disease treatment guidance is streamlined as new therapies expand options
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a comprehensively updated clinical guideline on the pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The new guideline uses cutting-edge network meta-analyses to recommend prescribing medications based on patients' prior treatments for moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Dehydration and other age-related conditions following major surgery linked to worse outcomes for older adults
Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome—such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition—after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, and a significantly increased likelihood of dying within a year, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 7th, 2025

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women
Researchers have uncovered striking sex-based differences in how diet influences metabolism with age, revealing that plant proteins and whole grains enhance men's insulin sensitivity, while moderate wine consumption benefits women.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 6th, 2025

Palliative care and hospice poll reveals major gaps
A new poll reveals large gaps in older adults' knowledge about two types of care that could help them or their loved ones cope with a major illness or the end of life: palliative care and hospice.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Social gender norms deepen elderly care burdens for Thai women
As Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population, a new study published in World Development has found that "social gender norms"—shared beliefs about how "altruistic" women or men should be in society—are overburdening women in the country with elderly care.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Why older mice have smaller offspring—and how sex may play a role
A study by University of Manchester scientists has revealed some of the mechanisms which may explain why older mice are more likely to give birth to offspring that have not grown to their full potential in the womb.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 5th, 2025

Chaperone-mediated autophagy prevents loss of brown adipose tissue activity during aging
Chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) supports brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity by degrading proteins that repress thermogenesis. During aging, CMA declines, leading to reduced BAT function and impaired metabolic health. Pharmacological activation of CMA in aged animal models preserves BAT activity and improves metabolism, suggesting a potential strategy to counteract age-related metabolic disorders.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 31st, 2025

A hidden blood molecule may hold the secret to healthy aging and long life
Scientists discovered that a blood molecule called CtBP2 may play a major role in how we age. It helps regulate metabolism and appears to link aging across the entire body. Lower levels are tied to poor health and faster aging, while higher levels are found in longer-living people. The finding could lead to simple blood tests that reveal how healthy or "young" your body really is.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Don't Let Your Eyes Age Faster Than You. An Expert Shares 4 Secrets to Keep Them Young
If you want to protect your vision, these are the four simple habits you should start today.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Restoring youthful microvascular function to aging skin
The New York University School of Medicine and collaborators found that capillary-associated macrophages in skin decline with age, weakening microvascular repair and reducing perfusion in mice, with skin restoration possible after boosting local macrophage renewal with a growth factor treatment.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Want to Stay Active as You Age? These Exercises Can Help
These exercises can help you stay mobile, active and engaged.
October 31, 2025 — Source

What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems
Susan Bianco, an 87-year-old from Lancaster, realized she was losing her hearing when she found herself constantly asking her husband to repeat himself. She was also struggling during phone calls and social events.
October 31, 2025 — Source

When death knocks: Study explores life's spookiest question
Death, terror and anxiety might sound like ingredients for the perfect Halloween haunted house, but they are also the focus of a serious study on the meaning of life.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 30th, 2025

How guided cognitive training may improve brain performance
The University of Texas at Arlington is expanding its research on brain health, focusing on how people navigate their surroundings and remember information. The findings could lead to improved strategies for enhancing brain function and slowing cognitive decline in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Sharing happy moments with a partner may be good for older people's health
Sharing happy moments with a partner may be good for older people's health, lowering the level of the stress hormone cortisol in their bodies, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 24th, 2025

Analysis finds 19-year life expectancy gap among Hawaiʻi groups
Life expectancy in Hawaiʻi averages 81.9 years, exceeding the US average, but significant disparities exist among ethnic groups. Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders have the lowest life expectancies at 77.4 and 69.6 years, respectively, while Chinese residents reach 88.2 years. Socioeconomic factors contribute to these differences, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Can steroids combat population collapse? The Enhanced Games wants to find out.
The Enhanced Games, a new sporting competition explicitly designed to allow performance-enhancing drugs, looks like a publicity stunt for the techno-macho era: Olympic athletes on steroids competing for million-dollar bounties in Las Vegas. But co-founder Aron D'Souza has a 90% gross margin telehealth business in mind, and a pitch to governments struggling with aging populations.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Seniors can age at home more safely with AI-enabled radar
Cherish Health's radar-powered device assesses residents' health and safety with AI and automatically alerts family and a security center in case of emergency, explains the company's CEO Sumit Nagpal.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 20th, 2025

How this odd-looking animal outsmarted aging
Naked mole-rats seem to have found nature's cheat code for longevity. Scientists discovered that small tweaks in one of their proteins make it better at fixing DNA damage, helping the animals resist aging. Even fruit flies with the same changes lived longer, hinting at a universal way life can extend its own clock. It's a glimpse into how evolution fine-tunes biology to fight time itself.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 17th, 2025

Poor sleep in youth linked to early signs of biological stress
Poor sleep in adolescents and young adults is associated with early biological signs of stress, particularly involving metabolic and inflammatory systems. Elevated allostatic load, indicated by dysregulated biomarkers such as cholesterol and blood sugar, is more common in those with sleep disturbances, especially frequent snoring. These findings suggest sleep issues may increase long-term health risks.
October 17, 2025 — Source

[The Era of Healthy Aging] Measuring and Managing Antioxidant Levels With Professor Hyojee Joung of Seoul National University
Aging is not fixed — it can speed up or slow down depending on diet and lifestyle. That's why healthy aging has become a growing focus in recent years.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 15th, 2025

A little stress could be the secret to healthy aging
Scientists discovered that specific nutrients in nematodes' diets activate stress defenses that keep their cells healthier over time. These RNAs prevent toxic protein buildup, promoting longevity and vitality. The worms fed with balanced diets lived more active, healthier lives. The findings hint that mild dietary stress could support better aging in humans as well.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Positive views on aging may lead to healthier, more active lifestyles, new study finds
Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about aging are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Worried about turning 60? Science says that's when many of us actually peak
Overall psychological functioning, integrating cognitive abilities and personality traits, peaks between ages 55 and 60. While raw cognitive skills like memory and processing speed decline from the mid-twenties, traits such as conscientiousness and emotional stability peak later, some into the 70s. These findings support age-inclusive practices, as midlife often brings strengths valuable for complex decision-making and leadership.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 13th, 2025

Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow aging
I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on aging, speak at my local university's medical school. One line really stuck with me: "The next great step in aging science will be understanding how lifestyle factors slow down aging."
October 13, 2025 — Source

Study tests the effect of slow-tempo relaxing music to address delirium in critically ill older adults
Study tests the effect of slow-tempo relaxing music to address delirium in critically ill older adults
October 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 10th, 2025

Regular cannabis use poses risks to those over 65, experts caution
Regular cannabis use in adults over 65 is associated with increased risks of heart disease, certain cancers, cognitive impairment, falls, and drug interactions, especially given the higher potency of modern products. Cannabis can be addictive, with about 30% of regular users developing cannabis use disorder. Evidence for medical benefits remains limited, and open discussion with healthcare providers is advised.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 8th, 2025

Pain and antidepressant drug combo linked to increased seizure risk in older adults
Older adults prescribed tramadol with CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants, such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, or bupropion, show a modestly increased risk of seizures compared to those using tramadol with other antidepressants. This elevated risk, about 6--9% higher, is not observed with hydrocodone, indicating a specific interaction between tramadol and CYP2D6 inhibitors.
October 8, 2025 — Source

This Geriatrics Training Program Escaped the Ax. For Now.
The Trump administration has restored promised funds to a program that teaches people in health care how to work with aging Americans.
October 8, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — September 29th, 2025

AI blood test reveals molecular signals of aging
AI and metabolomics research links blood chemistry to aging, with aspartate emerging as a key biomarker of physical fitness and healthy longevity.
September 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Ceiling fans offer limited relief from heat for older adults in hot rooms
Ceiling fans modestly lower core temperature and heart rate in older adults exposed to 31°C and 45% relative humidity but do not fully prevent heat-induced physiological strain. Fans are most effective below 33°C and should be combined with air conditioning for optimal cooling. At temperatures above 40°C, fans may worsen heat strain.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 26th, 2025

Lifetime of social ties adds up to healthy aging at molecular level
The cumulative effect of social advantages across a lifetime—from parental warmth in childhood to friendship, community engagement and religious support in adulthood—may slow the biological processes of aging itself. These social advantages appear to set back "epigenetic clocks" such that a person's biological age, as measured by analyzing DNA methylation patterns, is younger than their chronological age.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 25th, 2025

3 Anti-Aging Exercises You Should Be Doing to Stay Young and Strong
These are the three things you need to do if you want to age well.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Healthy habits can make your brain age more slowly, study finds
Your chronological age may say 65, but your brain could be acting a decade younger—or older—depending on your life experiences.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 22nd, 2025

Availability of respite care almost triples a palliative care patient's chance of dying at home
Access to respite services for family caregivers increases a palliative care patient's probability of dying at home almost threefold, according to a McGill University-led study.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 16th, 2025

Adopting healthy habits can improve cognitive decline, study shows
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk factor for cognitive decline, losing cognitive function is not an inevitable part of aging.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk factor for cognitive decline, losing cognitive function is not an inevitable part of aging.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year—new research
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, aging well comes with a range of challenges.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Research challenges negative stereotypes about growing older
The aging population is one of the most important social issues of our time. However, discussions about aging are often one-sided and tinged with negativity. The latest research offers a fresh perspective: aging is changing, so our perceptions should change too.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Submerging forearms in water may help protect older adults during extreme heat
When air conditioning is not available during extreme heat, millions of older adults and other people become vulnerable to cardiac problems and other heat-related illnesses, according to researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology.
September 16, 2025 — Source

The 'Catch-22' of aging: Our immune system protects us by committing our cells to die
Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms—viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with a built-in defense system, our innate immune system that protects us in our youth but can turn against us as we age. New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is revealing why this tradeoff exists, identifying a common power source driving many immune system responses to pathogens. The findings may potentially lead to new ways to combat inflammation and diseases associated with aging like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 9th, 2025

A wireless heart rate monitor powered by Raspberry Pi and Wi-Fi - how it works
Could Wi-Fi and a Raspberry Pi one day replace your heart monitoring wearables? These researchers say yes.
September 9, 2025 — Source

New perspective outlines how food-derived signals can modulate biological aging
Diet doesn't just fuel the body, it sends molecular signals that can slow down or speed up biological aging, according to a new perspective in npj Aging. The authors explain that biological age, a measure of functional health, can diverge sharply from chronological age and that targeted nutritional and lifestyle choices can bend the trajectory toward healthier aging.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Specialized macrophages on adipose nerves curb age-related inflammation in mice
Yale School of Medicine-led research reports that nerve-associated macrophages help maintain healthy fat over a lifespan and curb age-related inflammation.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Study of identical twins links faster aging to memory decline
New research from University of Virginia psychologists has found that "epigenetic clocks"—tools scientists use to estimate a person's biological age—can predict cognitive decline. The study, which focused on middle-aged twins, also found socioeconomic status plays a role.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 5th, 2025

Spaceflight Accelerates Human Aging, Study Finds
Human stem cells showed increased signs of aging after spending some time in space. Here's what that means for future crewed missions.
September 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 4th, 2025

Shifts in meal timing predict health and longevity in older adults
As we age, what and how much we eat tends to change. However, how meal timing relates to our health remains less understood. Researchers at Mass General Brigham and their collaborators studied changes to meal timing in older adults and discovered people experience gradual shifts in when they eat meals as they age. They also found characteristics that may contribute to meal timing shifts and revealed specific trajectories linked to an earlier death.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Spaceflight accelerates human stem cell aging, researchers find
Researchers from the University of California San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute have discovered that spaceflight accelerates the aging of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), which are vital for blood and immune system health.
September 4, 2025 — Source

What happened to the midlife unhappiness hump?
Once a universal midlife slump, unhappiness now peaks in the youngest generations, raising urgent questions about how social, economic, and digital forces are reshaping mental health worldwide.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 1st, 2025

No significant reduction in death found following comprehensive cardiovascular screening in men aged 60 to 64 years
It has been estimated that 80% of cardiac events and strokes are preventable, around half of these through early detection and intervention. Population screening is one approach to identify individuals with early signs of CVD, but there is limited evidence that it provides benefits in terms of reducing deaths.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Scanner detects bedsores earlier, saving lives and costs
In 2010, UCLA nursing professor Barbara Bates-Jensen traveled to Haiti to direct and provide wound care for victims of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that had killed or injured more than half a million people and left 5 million displaced.
September 1, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 29th, 2025

2010 to 2023 saw decline in births, increase in deaths in the United States
Brady E. Hamilton, Ph.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues present and compare trends in U.S. births and deaths from 2010 through 2023.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Geriatric assessment in the emergency department reduces admission rates
Julia Adler-Milstein, Ph.D., from the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues conducted a quasi-experimental study of older adults to assess whether an emergency department modified comprehensive geriatric assessment (mCGA) was associated with lower hospital admissions without negative unintended consequences. The analysis included 1,119 emergency department visits among patients aged 65 years and older who received the mCGA and 1,612 who did not.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 25th, 2025

Mitochondrial stress regulates phosphorylation of LIN-40 to coordinate chromatin remodeling and longevity
A new study by Dr. Tian Ye's group from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has revealed that mitochondrial stress coordinates chromatin remodeling and longevity through the phosphoregulation of Nucleosome Remodeling and Deacetylase (NuRD) complex component LIN-40 in Caenorhabditis elegans.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Positive emotion bias in aging may signal cognitive decline
As people age, they display a bias in recognizing emotions as positive-to the point of improperly labeling neutral or negative emotions as positive. Some researchers theorize this bias is an adaptive mechanism to support mental and emotional wellness, but new evidence suggests it may be a sign of cognitive decline. In a new JNeurosci paper, Noham Wolpe, from Tel Aviv University, and colleagues, from the University of Cambridge, advance understanding on what this positive emotion bias that elders exhibit signifies about their brains' health.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Repeated heat wave exposure tied to accelerated aging, with rural and manual workers most affected
Heat waves are increasing in frequency as a consequence of climate change and can have major impacts on public health. While previous studies have demonstrated the negative effects of heat waves on age-related health conditions, particularly among older people, they have primarily focused on short-term exposure to sustained heat. Understanding how sustained exposure to heat over the course of several years could help explain the potential long-term impact of heat waves on human aging.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 22nd, 2025

End-of-life care missing a key player: The psychologist
Psychologists could play a vital role in helping Australians navigate voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows there are significant barriers preventing them from doing so.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Hidden body fat linked to faster heart aging
Excessive amounts of visceral fat—the hidden fat surrounding organs—is linked with faster aging of the heart, a new study has found.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Study finds no increased risk of death associated with higher intake of animal protein
Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 21st, 2025

How older people are reaping brain benefits from new tech
Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a junior.
August 21, 2025 — Source or Source

Predictive simulations seek to minimize the risk of falls in older age
A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased risk of falling in older adults. Using computer simulations, they explored specific scenarios involving stepping down from a curb or stair with varying levels of muscle strength and nerve signal speed—both of which tend to decline with age.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 19th, 2025

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus—scientists pinpoint a protein at the center of it
Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus—the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that's at the center of this decline.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Exposing inconsistencies in Australian aged care quality
A national study led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Center based at SAHMRI and the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University, has revealed significant gaps in the quality of aged care services being provided to older Australians.
August 19, 2025 — Source

'I went out and I had a cry': What aged-care staff say about their grief when residents die
As our population ages, we're living longer and dying older. End-of-life care is therefore an increasingly important part of aged care. In Australia, around 50% of people aged over 85 die in an aged care home.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 8th, 2025

Current diagnostic tool underestimates kidney failure risk in frail individuals, finds study
Researchers have found that a common tool used by clinicians for predicting kidney failure could be underestimating the risk of failure for some people. The study, "Frailty in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease and Validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation in Frailty Sub-Groups," is published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Uncovering the secrets of 'SuperAgers' and cognitive longevity
For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older - dubbed "SuperAgers" - to better understand what makes them tick.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 4th, 2025

Clinical trial shows new software helps seniors reduce unnecessary medications
McGill University researchers have developed and are licensing a digital tool to help safely reduce patients' use of medications that may be unnecessary or even harmful to them.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Fall prevention program developed for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, often resulting in injuries that lead to other health problems, decreased independence, and a lower quality of life. They also pose a considerable burden on the health care system—fall-related injuries are associated with an increased use of services, making them among the most expensive medical conditions to treat.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 1st, 2025

Young human serum requires bone marrow for skin rejuvenation effects
The study, led by first author Johanna Ritter and corresponding author Elke Grönniger from Beiersdorf AG, Research and Development Hamburg, shows that components in young human blood serum can help restore youthful properties to skin, but only when bone marrow cells are also present. This discovery highlights the role of bone marrow in supporting skin health and may allow for novel approaches aimed at slowing or reversing visible signs of aging.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 29th, 2025

New tool using AI for heart failure incorporates views of patients, clinicians, other stakeholders on three continents
The "Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Risk Assessment" (AI4HF) project has successfully engaged clinicians, patients and other stakeholders across Europe, South America and Africa to achieve its target to co-design, develop and evaluate the first trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) tool for personalizing the care and management of patients with heart failure.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Structured lifestyle program improves cognition in at-risk older adults
The Alzheimer's Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER) found that certain lifestyle interventions improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. U.S. POINTER is a two-year, multi-site clinical trial, one of which is the Baylor College of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, testing two different lifestyle interventions in a representative population of older adults at risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Study refutes blood thinner brain bleed risk after falls in older adults
There are about 70 million baby boomers in the United States, many now over the age of 65. As people age, rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases rise, leading to more use of blood thinners such as warfarin. At the same time, older adults face a higher risk of head injuries and brain bleeding, especially after falls.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Wasps may hold the secret to slowing down the aging process
Scientists have discovered that jewel wasps can slow down their biological rate of aging. Their study of jewel wasps, known for their distinctive metallic colors, has shown that they can undergo a kind of natural "time-out" as larvae before emerging into adulthood with this surprising advantage.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 25th, 2025

Number of family caregivers has skyrocketed in the US
There's been a 45% increase in the number of family caregivers between 2015 and 2025, with 63 million Americans now looking after an aging or ailing relative, Rita Choula, senior director of caregiving at the AARP Public Policy Institute, told HealthDay Now in an interview.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Study finds key gene loss may trigger premature aging in the brain
Age often brings a gradual decline in the ability to learn new things and retain memories. This phenomenon, often associated with the elderly, is linked to the brain's deteriorating capacity to generate new neurons—a process that primarily occurs in the hippocampus—as neural stem cells (NSCs) divide and mature.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 22nd, 2025

Aging skin buckles under pressure leading to wrinkles
Examining human skin samples, a research team including Binghamton University Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Guy German found that older skin is more prone to wrinkles. Why? Wrinkles form when your skin stretches in one direction and contracts in the other direction, causing it to buckle -- and this gets more pronounced as you age.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Are you aging well? Take the five-part quiz that could help change your future
Most of us want to enjoy later life feeling strong, connected, and mentally sharp. But how often do we stop to think about whether the things we're doing right now are helping us get there?
July 22, 2025 — Source

Computational clock identifies compounds that may rejuvenate aging brain cells
As the world population is aging rapidly, with over two billion people projected to be above the age of 60 by 2050, age-related brain disorders are on the rise. Living longer but in poor health is not only a daunting prospect, it also places a substantial burden on health care systems worldwide. The idea of being able to counteract the functional decline of our brain through rejuvenating interventions therefore sounds promising.
July 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Magic mushrooms rewind aging in mice—could they do the same for humans?
A surprising discovery from Emory University shows that psilocin, the active metabolite of psychedelic mushrooms, can delay cellular aging and extend lifespan. Human cells lived over 50% longer, and mice treated with psilocybin not only lived 30% longer but also looked and aged better.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Mount Sinai researcher uncovers how the brain and body interact in aging and depression
In a comprehensive Genomic Press interview published in Brain Medicine today, Dr. Hamilton Se-Hwee Oh reveals groundbreaking insights into the complex dialogue between our brains and bodies that fundamentally shapes aging, depression, and neurodegenerative disease. Working at Mount Sinai's prestigious Brain-Body Institute and Ronald M. Loeb Center for Alzheimer's Disease in New York City, Dr. Oh bridges multiple scientific disciplines to decode mechanisms that could transform treatment approaches for millions suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Nurses face barriers to providing quality end-of-life care in aged care homes
Nurses play a critical role in recognizing and responding to end-of-life needs in aged care, often identifying signs of decline up to a year before death.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Online physio program brings fall prevention into the home
The national TOP UP clinical trial, a partnership between University of Sydney researchers and aged care providers, found participants could walk and get out of a chair more easily, were less likely to fall, and experienced less pain.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 17th, 2025

Maybe It's Not Just Aging. Maybe It's Anemia.
Gary Sergott felt weary all the time. "I'd get tired, short of breath, a sort of malaise," he said. He was cold even on warm days and looked pale with dark circles under his eyes.
July 17, 2025 — Source or Source

Older adults and AI: Poll suggests a wary welcome
The artificial intelligence revolution hasn't passed older adults by, a new poll suggests. But the data show that people over 50 have both curiosity and skepticism about AI, depending on how much they've used it, the data show.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 14th, 2025

Chronological age determined within 1.36 years using DNA methylation patterns
Researchers at the Hebrew University have developed an exceptionally accurate method for predicting chronological age from DNA, based on two short genomic regions. Using deep learning networks analyzing DNA methylation patterns at a single-molecule resolution, they achieve age predictions with a median error as low as 1.36 years in individuals under 50.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Inequality, pollution, and democracy levels shape how quickly populations age: Study
BBAGs are the difference between a person's actual age and the age-predicted from their health, cognition, education, functionality, and risk factors like cardiometabolic health or sensory impairments.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Parenthood not lessening loss for widowed people, 25 years of interviews suggest
Widowed parents who enjoy close relationships with their adult children still struggle with loneliness, according to the first study of its kind.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Revealing how senescent cells shape aging at the single-cell level
A research team led by Professor Takuya Yamamoto (Department of Life Science Frontiers) and Professor Yasuhiro Yamada at the University of Tokyo has developed a novel in vivo system that reveals how senescent cells behave in living tissues and influence aging through complex, heterogeneous mechanisms.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 11th, 2025

Researcher develops generative learning model to predict falls
In a study published in the journal Information Systems Research, Texas Tech University's Shuo Yu and his collaborators developed a generative machine learning model to detect instability before a fall occurs. The hope is that the model could work within fall detection devices, such as anti-fall airbag vests or medical alert systems, to minimize injuries, increase emergency response effectiveness and lower medical costs.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 10th, 2025

Life expectancy in California has not recovered from COVID drop
Even four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California residents aren't living as long as they used to.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 7th, 2025

Study reveals accurate association between weak handgrip and a host of diseases among over-50s
Researchers have provided robust scientific evidence that ailments like depression, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, and difficulties performing daily activities are associated with a frail handgrip, particularly among older adults.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 2nd, 2025

Generation X disproportionately impacted by methamphetamine-related deaths
Australia's generation X—people born between 1962 and 1982—face the highest risk of death from methamphetamine-related causes among all age groups, according to a new Burnet Institute study.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 30th, 2025

Researchers explore the connection between programmed cell death and tissue regeneration
The delicate balance between cell death and regeneration is crucial for human health and longevity. Most mechanisms involved in programmed cell death (PCD) play a key role in normal tissue renewal and repair after injury. At the same time, PCD can also disrupt regenerative processes, contributing to the development of pathological conditions such as cancer, fibrosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and other age-related disorders.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 29th, 2025

How to Slow Down Your Biological Clock
Exercise and diet play a big part in healthy aging, and breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine may not be too far off.
June 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 28th, 2025

Are TikTok Age Tests Legit? Orthopedists Explains How to Measure Biological Age
Here's what experts say you can do to stay strong and healthy as you get older.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 25th, 2025

5 Ways to Tell If You're Aging Gracefully, According to Experts
Are you aging well? Doctors say this is what you should check for to make sure you're on the right track as you get older.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Good News! Caffeine Might Help Your Cells Live Longer
As if we needed another reason to drink coffee or tea.
June 25, 2025 — Source

How old are you really? Are the latest 'biological age' tests all they're cracked up to be?
We all like to imagine we're aging well. Now a simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our "biological age." And then, as many have done, we can share how "young" we really are on social media, along with our secrets to success.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink
Nurse practitioners are increasingly filling a gap that is expected to widen as the senior population explodes and the number of geriatricians declines. The Health Resources and Services Administration projects a 50% increase in demand for geriatricians from 2018 to 2030, when the entire baby boom generation will be older than 65.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline
Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study from the University of Georgia published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease has found an additional benefit—staving off cognitive decline.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 23rd, 2025

Assisted dying—medical anthropologist discusses complex practical and ethical road ahead
The House of Commons narrowly passed the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill on June 20, a significant step toward legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill must still pass through the House of Lords before it can become law. So far, the debate has centered on a key question: should people already facing a terminal prognosis have the legal right to choose when to end their lives?
June 23, 2025 — Source

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right.
Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket.
June 23, 2025 — Source or Source

New way to find 'aged' cells marks fresh approach for research into aging
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new way of telling aged human cells apart from younger ones using electric fields. While key markers have been found for these senescent cells, current methods require biochemical labels which are difficult to apply and affect the cells themselves, making them difficult to study. The new method is label-free and less damaging. The team aims to diversify the method, extending it to other cell types.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Nightmares might be slowly scaring some to death
"Scared to death" might not be just a saying, as far as nightmares are concerned.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Older northerners struggle with 'alarming' inequalities compared to people from the south
Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing—resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Sugary drinks in older age show no effect on dementia, large study finds
Dementia, marked by neurodegeneration and life-disrupting cognitive decline, burdens individuals and health-care systems. Modifiable factors, particularly diet, are considered prime targets for prevention efforts. Excessive sugar intake fuels obesity and diabetes, which are known dementia risk factors. Sugar-sweetened drinks are a major sugar source for roughly 20% of older Americans.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 20th, 2025

Exercise-induced protein revives aging muscles and bones, researchers discover
"Exercise is good for your health" is a well-known phrase, but few people can clearly explain how and why it benefits the human body. A joint research team has discovered a key protein, CLCF1 (cardiotrophin-like cytokine factor 1), that plays a central role in mediating the health benefits of physical activity.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Weighted vests might help older adults meet weight loss goals, but solution for corresponding bone loss still elusive
A new randomized clinical trial, led by a team of researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University, did not find evidence that wearing a weighted vest or engaging in resistance training prevented bone loss in older adults undergoing intentional weight loss.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 18th, 2025

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink
On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient's home to the next, seeing eight in all. Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies — stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Older adults in the US are increasingly dying from unintentional falls
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 16th, 2025

Hold the cream and sugar: Black coffee linked to lower risk of death
While you're probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of mortality. In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Loneliness not linked to increased death risk in older adults
Various reports have linked loneliness to premature death, with some - including the U.S. Surgeon General - suggesting that loneliness is as harmful to one's health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Official US records underestimate Native Americans deaths and life expectancy, study finds
Death rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) are far higher than reported in official vital statistics, according to a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — June 13th, 2025

Muscle 'control center' discovery could help elderly with better muscle healing
When a house is hit by a hurricane, you must first remove the damaged parts before reconstruction can begin. The same applies to our muscles after injuries—and now researchers from Aarhus University and Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus have discovered who functions as the coordinator of this repair process.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 6th, 2025

Age-related brain changes reduce social-engagement behaviors, research finds
Social engagement is a vital component of psychological and physical well-being linked to better health and a longer life, yet many older adults struggle to maintain relationships that support these outcomes.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Taurine levels found unreliable as a biomarker of aging
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that levels of circulating taurine, a conditionally essential amino acid involved in multiple important biological functions, is unlikely to serve as a good biomarker for the aging process. In blood samples from humans, monkeys, and mice, scientists found that circulating taurine levels often increased or remained constant with age.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 28th, 2025

Combination of trametinib and rapamycin extends lifespan in mice
The researchers were able to show that Trametinib alone extends the lifespan of mice by 5-10%, while Rapamycin alone increases lifespan by 15-20%. Together, the drugs have a combinatorial effect that extends the life of the mice by around 30%.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 27th, 2025

Study reveals lower acceptance of euthanasia decisions made by AI
The role of AI in medical decision-making elicits different reactions in people when compared with human doctors. A new study investigated the situations where the acceptance differs and why with stories that described medical cases.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 23rd, 2025

Aging metabolism reduces effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has discovered that the metabolic decline that accompanies aging impairs the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy, an immunotherapy in which T cells of the immune system are taken from patients, engineered to target cancer cells and reinfused into the same patients for treatment.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Detecting balance impairments early could prevent life-threatening falls
As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren't as strong as we once were, we don't see as well as we used to and we start becoming less mobile. These changes inevitably lead to almost a third of people over the age 65 falling each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. In the United States alone, it costs the healthcare system billions of dollars annually. However, while aging is a certainty, falling may be preventable.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Muscle quality linked to cognitive health in middle age
Over the past decade, much research has focused on the connection between skeletal muscle health and cognitive disorders. Scientists have found that sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, appears to be strongly associated with an elevated risk of dementia. The complex relationship between our muscles and brain health represents a promising frontier in preventive medicine, particularly as global populations continue to age.
May 23, 2025 — Source or Source

NIH scientists pioneer new retinal grafting technique for dry age-related macular degeneration
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a new surgical technique for implanting multiple tissue grafts in the eye's retina. The findings in animals may help advance treatment options for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of vision loss among older Americans.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Study reveals continuing and worrying trend in excess US deaths
There were over 1.5 million "missing Americans" in 2022 and 2023, deaths that would have been averted if US mortality rates matched those of peer countries. Excess US deaths have been increasing for decades, with working-age adults disproportionately affected, and this trend continued during and after the pandemic.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Timing and consistency of activity linked to better fitness in older adults
Some people spring into action at dawn, while others prefer a slower start to their day. Whether you rise with a grin or a groan, scientists say your internal clock—known as the circadian rhythm—might influence that behavior and much more.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 22nd, 2025

Aged care staffing levels are on the rise—but is it helping to improve quality of care?
Efforts to increase direct care staffing levels in aged care homes are working but a new study raises a critical question: Is this enough to improve quality of care for older people?
May 22, 2025 — Source

Early testing could make risky falls a thing of the past for elderly people
As we get older, our bodies stop performing as they once did. We aren't as strong as we once were, we don't see as well as we used to and we start becoming less mobile. These changes inevitably lead to almost one‑third of people over the age of 65 falling each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Positive mindset about aging in over-60s linked to better recovery after a fall
There is a strong association between an older person's view of how they are aging and how well they will physically recover after a fall.
May 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Why gait quality matters as you age
Walking is one of the most important things we do for our quality of life. In fact, research shows it contributes more than any other physical activity to how well we live day to day. Yet one in three people over the age of 60 report having some difficulty walking.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 13th, 2025

Back into the closet: Is aged care failing LGBTI+ people?
Many older LGBTI+ people feel pressure to "straighten up" and "blend in," concealing their identities to feel safe in aged care facilities, say researchers at the University of South Australia.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Indigenous views of elderhood offer lessons on aging
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa examines how Indigenous communities define elderhood, and how this role supports healthy aging. Led by Yu-Chi Kalesekes Huang and Kathryn Braun of the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, the research reviews 20 scholarly publications to shed light on how elders contribute to the well-being of their communities
May 13, 2025 — Source

Lean pork proven to enhance plant-forward diets for older adults
A newly published clinical feeding study out of South Dakota State University suggests that lean pork can play a central role in plant-forward dietary patterns for aging adults, offering high-quality protein, broad acceptability and alignment with current dietary guidance.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older women
Healthy eating supports healthy aging: Canada's Food Guide recommends daily intake of fruits and vegetables as a way to help prevent multiple chronic conditions that typically affect older adults.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? Two experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 9th, 2025

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, "Let me help you, sweetheart."
May 9, 2025 — Source

How pets enrich the lives of the elderly
The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the National Institute on Aging. The companionship of a wagging tail or a soft purr, however, can enrich the lives of older adults.
May 9, 2025 — Source

The Whoop 5.0 Is Here for Your Health and Longevity: What's New?
In addition to the Whoop 5.0, there is now the Whoop MG. These new wearables can track your pace of aging, heartbeat, blood pressure and more.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 6th, 2025

New paper addresses ethical implications of long-term care, prioritizing quality and safety
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a new paper addressing the challenges and ethical implications of current long-term care services and business models, calling for more research into meeting vulnerable patient interests and scrutiny into the business practices. "Optimizing Ethical Care, Quality, and Safety in Long-Term Services and Supports: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians" was published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
May 6, 2025 — Source

New tool uses eight health metrics to track biological aging
A novel health-assessment tool uses eight metrics derived from a person's physical exam and routine lab tests to characterize biological age. It may be able to predict a person's risk of disability and death better than current health predictors.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
May 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 5th, 2025

Study reveals stark differences in life expectancy across US states over the past century
A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicides—what this means for other professions
Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.
May 5, 2025 — Source

The age-old problem of long-term care
Caring well for the elderly is a familiar challenge. Some elderly people need close medical attention in facilities; others struggle with reduced capabilities while not wanting to leave their homes. For families, finding good care is hard and expensive, and already-burdened family members often pick up the slack.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 28th, 2025

How does she run so fast? Examining the muscle composition of a 91-year-old world record sprinter
A woman smashed a longstanding world record in the 200-meter sprint at the age of 91, prompting scientists to delve into her physiology to learn how she can run so fast. Researchers will present their findings at the 2025 American Physiology Summit in Baltimore. The Summit is the flagship annual meeting of the American Physiological Society.
April 28, 2025 — Source

How immune resilience and salutogenesis promote disease resistance and longevity
Scientists spotlight salutogenesis and the TCF7 gene as powerful tools to fight inflammation, boost longevity, and prevent age-related disease.
April 28, 2025 — Source

How to Set Your Bedroom Up for Aging in Place
Prevent trips and falls with these six smart tips
April 28, 2025 — Source

Immunotherapy could replace surgery, enabling patients to retain their organs and enhance their quality of life
New results from a clinical trial led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), gastrointestinal oncologists Andrea Cercek, MD, and Luis Diaz Jr., MD, demonstrate how immunotherapy alone can allow people with mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) cancers to avoid surgery and preserve their quality of life.
April 28, 2025 — Source

The power of pets in reducing loneliness and social isolation for at-risk groups
A new pilot program is the first to use a shared interest in pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce loneliness and social isolation.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 22nd, 2025

Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases
A multi‑institution research team including Columbia, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins and others, report that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling of population data.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Mouse study links senescent cells to post-surgical delirium in elderly
A study in mice suggests that senescent cells are at least partially responsible for post-surgical delirium and similar conditions in elderly people—and identifies a combination of drugs that might be able to prevent the complication.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging
A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 11th, 2025

Better hearing and vision linked to stronger cognitive health in older adults
As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate - it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. However, good hearing and vision positively impact cognitive abilities in older adults.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Does financial literacy decline with age?
Older adults with declining financial and health literacy are at risk of making mistakes that could significantly impact their well-being. They could, for instance, make wrong decisions on when to claim Social Security payments, become vulnerable to financial scams, or choose the wrong health care insurance.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Falls prevention: Call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, researchers say.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 7th, 2025

Bone aging is more complex than previously thought
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on March 18, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 3, titled "Mitochondrial oxidative stress or decreased autophagy in osteoblast lineage cells is not sufficient to mimic the deleterious effects of aging on bone mechanoresponsiveness."
April 7, 2025 — Source

Brain health in older adults threatened by prolonged air pollution
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Gene discovery reveals potential for growing new heart arteries
Most people have right-dominant hearts—which to a doctor or a researcher means they have an artery that extends from the right side of their hearts to supply oxygenated blood to the back side. For some people, this artery, called the posterior descending artery, comes from the left side or from both directions. A study has found that the gene CXCL12 is connected to this artery's formation and that its directional pattern is set very early in human development.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Geriatric nutritional risk index is predictive of overactive bladder in elderly individuals
The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a reliable predictive marker for overactive bladder (OAB) in the elderly, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Frontiers in Nutrition.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Home care cooperatives offer solution to caregiver crisis for the elderly
Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans, a new study suggests. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, found that participants in cooperatives experienced more respect, control, job support, and compensation than their counterparts in traditional care services.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Living healthier, longer: The effect of risk factors on life expectancy
The five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease are well known—smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and underweight or overweight/obesity. All increase the likelihood of heart ailments down the road.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 4th, 2025

Researchers Publish First Comprehensive Model of Near-Death Experiences
The model outlines the step-by-step process through which the brain might enter a near-death experience.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — April 2nd, 2025

Neuroscientific model of near-death experiences finds consistent physiological pattern
A multidisciplinary team led by the University of Liège has proposed a unified neuroscientific model explaining the mechanisms behind near-death experiences (NDEs), drawing on converging empirical findings across neurobiology, psychology, and evolutionary theory.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Older adults experience similar or even less muscle damage than young adults after exercise
Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise, according to research which overturns the widespread belief that aging muscles are less resilient.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 31st, 2025

Fall Detection could be coming to Vision Pro, Apple Glasses, and smart contact lenses
An Apple patent has described extending the Apple Watch Fall Detection system to other wearable devices. This includes Vision Pro, a future Apple Glasses product -- and even a smart contact lens.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 28th, 2025

Machine learning identifies key comorbidities predicting premature death in IBD patients
New machine learning study reveals how early-life chronic conditions like arthritis, mood disorders, and hypertension may drive premature death in people with IBD—highlighting critical opportunities for earlier intervention.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Women can hear better than men: Researchers find amplitude more influenced by sex than age
Scientists have found that sex is the leading factor explaining differences in hearing sensitivity, with women having significantly more sensitive hearing than men.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 24th, 2025

Fatty liver disease linked to higher mortality risk from many common diseases
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from both liver diseases and common diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, according to the study published in The Journal of Hepatology.
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Is creatine safe and effective for older adults? What the latest research says
Long associated with youthful weightlifters and athletes, creatine supplements are increasingly being used by older adults to maintain muscle and even improve cognition.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Machine learning helps predict early mortality in IBD patients
Almost half of people who died with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) died prematurely, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that used machine learning models to predict death.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Understanding older care leavers' perceptions and experiences of aged care services
A new National Center for Healthy Aging-led review, in partnership with Monash University, has explored key issues facing the more than 500,000 older care leavers who are transitioning into the aged care support system, underscoring the importance of incorporating the voices and diverse experiences of care leavers into research to inform policy and practice.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 21st, 2025

Data reveal total injury death rate increased from 2013 to 2021, followed by decline
The total injury death rate in the United States increased from 2013 through 2021, then declined through 2023, according to a March data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
March 21, 2025 — Source

The 'longevity protein' SIRT5 could be a key factor in delaying age-related skeletal muscle decline
A collaborative study led by Prof. Liu Guanghui from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dr. Wang Si from Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, has unveiled a novel molecular mechanism that could delay age-related skeletal muscle decline.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 14th, 2025

Blood tests suggest that social disadvantage can accelerate aging and increase disease risk
People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological aging than peers of the same age, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
March 14, 2025 — Source

How to prevent chronic inflammation from zombie-like cells that accumulate with age
In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells multiply. This defining feature allows embryos to grow into adulthood, and enables the healing of the many bumps, bruises and scrapes along the way.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Inflammation proteins linked to bone density changes over time
In one of the first studies of its kind, a team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. Findings from the study were published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 13th, 2025

Finnish study reveals complex link between physical activity and longevity
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness, study finds
Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to research published in Psychology and Aging.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 12th, 2025

Modifiable risks key to boosting healthy life expectancy, say researchers
Research increasingly shows that tackling modifiable exposures and environmental risks could be one of our most powerful levers for longevity and health span.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 11th, 2025

Assessing pain, anxiety and other symptoms of nursing home residents unable to speak for themselves
As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to the staff and clinicians caring for them. Therefore, information needed for the evaluation of symptoms and subsequent treatment decisions typically does not reliably exist in nursing home electronic health records (EHRs).
March 11, 2025 — Source

Most Americans don't know about medical aid in dying options
Most Americans don't know about medical aid in dying options
March 11, 2025 — Source

People with COPD and arthritis have increased risk of death, according to study
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis have a higher risk of death than people with arthritis who do not have COPD, according to a new study. The study is published in the January 2025 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — March 10th, 2025

Inducing prolonged torpor-like state in mice slows epigenetic changes that accompany aging
Surviving extreme conditions in nature is no easy feat. Many species of mammals rely on special adaptations called daily torpor and hibernation to endure periods of scarcity. These states of dormancy are marked by a significant drop in body temperature, low metabolic activity, and reduced food intake—all of which help the animal conserve energy until conditions become favorable again.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Study explores aging inmates and prison misconduct
Research shows that many inmates serving long-term or life sentences continue to cause trouble even behind bars. A University of Mississippi graduate student is looking into what drives those behaviors.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 18th, 2025

Older patients can inadvertently be put at risk when they are taken off blood-thinning drugs
A new study suggests that the benefits of prescribing anticoagulation drugs to certain older people outweigh the potential risks.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 17th, 2025

Blast from the past: Sports reminiscence hits loneliness out of the park
From Australia's historic victory in the 1983 America's Cup to Freeman's gold-medal sprint at the Sydney Olympics, sport has the unique ability to captivate and inspire us all.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Frailty score could reduce pressure on hospital beds and lower costs
The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) helps identify older patients (aged 75 and over) who may be frail and more likely to experience poor outcomes during or after a hospital stay. New research, led by the University of Portsmouth in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, has found the HFRS is effective at predicting extended hospital stays in patients of all ages—not just older adults.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Key protein that toggles between 'young' and 'old' states may hold key to reversing cell aging
There are a multitude of products for sale that promise the appearance of eternal youth by erasing wrinkles or firming up jaw lines; but what if we could truly turn back time, at the cellular level? Now, researchers from Japan have found a protein that may do just that.
February 17, 2025 — Source

RSV vaccine program for older people in Scotland shows 62% drop in hospitalizations
A vaccination program has cut hospital admissions for a respiratory virus among older people in Scotland by nearly two-thirds.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 7th, 2025

Air pollution's dual threat: Health and economic impacts on aging societies
Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A new study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo highlights how fine particulate pollution, or PM_2.5, not only worsens health outcomes, but also creates significant socioeconomic challenges in regions with aging populations and limited medical resources.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Can NAD Plus Supplements Reverse the Aging Process?
You should know these benefits, side effects and risk factors for NAD plus.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Study links heavy cannabis use to higher death risk, psychosis
People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) may face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to those without the disorder, according to a large study published Feb. 6.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 5th, 2025

For America's lonely seniors, robot pets are more than a novelty
Hundreds of thousands of companion pets are helping to ease the pain of isolation and solitude.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age
The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Tissue sample type matters when measuring a person's biological age, researchers report
People's bodies can be old or young for their chronological age, depending, in part, on the amount and types of stressors they have experienced. Scientists can estimate people's biological age, but whether they use oral tissue or blood to make the measurement matters, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — February 3rd, 2025

Daily omega-3 fatty acids may help human organs stay young
Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year period.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Innovative stress management program helps seniors' emotional health
A Canadian research team has released the results of a study on stress resilience in seniors. Their findings were published on January 5, 2025 in Frontiers in Psychology. The study involving 170 seniors with an average age of 76 found that O'stress, a six-week stress management program, had beneficial effects on the emotional health of participants.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Selenoproteins play key role in combating age-related cell damage, study finds
Many foods are often advertised for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants counteract what are known as reactive oxygen species (ROS), chemically reactive molecules that can disrupt the normal functions of lipids, proteins, and DNA in human cells. Accumulation of ROS contributes to the development of age-related diseases, including cancer, emphasizing the importance of keeping the oxidant/antioxidant balance in check.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source