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.
March 24, 2025 — Source or Source

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

Health — Longevity — January 24th, 2025

Mental well-being and physical activity can form a positive cycle for older adults
According to a recent study published in BMC Public Health, the tendency to experience positive affectivity contributed to people being physically active or even increasing their activity during the COVID-19 restrictions. In contrast, depressive feelings were linked to lower physical activity. The results suggest that mental well-being can help maintain a physically active lifestyle. Mental well-being and physical activity may thus form a positive cycle.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

US college graduates live an average of 11 years longer than those who never finish high school, study finds
Across more than 3,000 US counties, vast geographic differences with a widening gap were registered between the least and most educated, with a longer lifespan for those with a higher level of education. That's according to the latest analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington's School of Medicine that was published in The Lancet Public Health.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

What losing WHO membership means for the U.S.
President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, of which the U.S. was a founding member and is an integral part, raises questions on how it might affect Americans and people around the world, especially in an anxious, post-pandemic era of infectious disease and global health threats.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

What the US exit from the WHO means for global health and pandemic preparedness
What the US exit from the WHO means for global health and pandemic preparedness
January 24th, 2025 — Source

WHO certifies Georgia as malaria-free
Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). With today's announcement, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries and 1 territory that have achieved this milestone.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

WHO reviewing 'priorities' ahead of US exit
The World Health Organization said Friday it was reviewing its priorities ahead of the withdrawal of its largest donor the United States, noting the agency provides vital services to protect against health threats.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 22nd, 2025

Assisted dying bill: Why fears about coercion may be exaggerated—a philosopher's view
The UK parliament's assisted dying bill recently passed its second reading in the House of Commons, with 330 votes in favor and 275 against. But the bill still has several hurdles to overcome before it becomes law. It is currently being scrutinized, line by line, ahead of the next parliamentary vote in April.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Loss of physical function significant factor in hospital readmission for older adults
Hospitals are not places people want to visit over and over. But for many older adults, hospital readmission is a significant problem.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Mom's X chromosome could speed up brain aging, study suggests
Women are born with two X chromosomes and inherit one from each parent. But in every cell of their body, just one X chromosome is needed—so the other is randomly inactivated. Some cells use only a maternal X chromosome; others rely only on the paternal X.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans
The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. For many Asian Americans, it’s around 84 — on par with life expectancies in Japan and Switzerland.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 20th, 2025

Molecular mechanism of ergothioneine decoded: Mushroom compound may lead to prolonged health
Many people wish not only to live as long as possible, but above all to do so without any health restrictions. However, with increasing age, the risk of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's or sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and muscle strength with age) also increases.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Regular dog walking found to improve mobility and reduce falls in older adults
New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin has revealed the significant benefits of regular dog walking for older adults.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Study uncovers psychological profiles associated with mental and brain health in middle-aged and older adults
As humans age, their brain function can progressively decline and they become more vulnerable to developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. Dementia and other progressive neurological conditions can significantly impair their memory, thinking skills and daily functioning, significantly reducing their quality of life.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 17th, 2025

AI helps predict memory issues, cognitive decline during menopausal transition
Artificial intelligence might be able to more quickly and affordably identify menopausal women who are having problems with memory or cognition.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

For homeless seniors, getting into stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck
Over two years ago, Kim Hilton and his partner walked out of their home for the final time. The house had sold, and the new landlord raised the rent.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 13th, 2025

Aging in Australia as an African migrant
Aging or living with a disability can be a confronting experience for many older people and their families.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Aussie aged care falls cost health system $325 million annually
Fall-related injuries in Australia's residential aged care could be costing the health system $325 million annually, a University of Queensland study published in Injury Prevention has revealed.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Meth mortality skyrocketed between 1999 and 2021: Study reveals age and gender differences
Methamphetamine deaths in the U.S. rose 61-fold from 1999 to 2021, according to a study, highlighting a growing crisis in addiction and public health.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Observational study links home temperature to cognitive function in older adults
A groundbreaking study has identified a significant relationship between indoor temperatures and cognitive performance in older adults, shedding light on how climate change may pose an increased risk to cognitive health.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Retirement linked to increased depression, worsened by heavy drinking
Retirees show more signs of depression than those who are still working—and heavy drinking may make their symptoms worse, a new study tracking tens of thousands of over-50s in the U.S reveals.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 10th, 2025

Antibody discovery may lead to a cure for age-related lung diseases
Professor of Health Sciences Newman Sze and his international team have identified a specific antibody that targets age-related damage to proteins, a type of biomolecule, in lung tissue and reduces inflammation in the lungs.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 9th, 2025

How midlife became a crisis
In the acknowledgments of her 2024 novel "All Fours," Miranda July explains that she was inspired by a series of conversations about "physical and emotional midlife changes" with several women close to her.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Robots in nursing homes boost employee retention, enhance patient care
Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 8th, 2025

'Cold violence'—a hidden form of elder abuse in New Zealand's Chinese community
Elder abuse is prevalent in New Zealand, with 1 in 10 people aged 65 and older experiencing some form of it and only one in 14 abuse cases brought to the attention of a service agency that can intervene.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Research highlights depression trends in community-dwelling older adults
Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States reports a study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Until now, few studies, have examined the frequency of depression in community-dwelling older adults in the U.S. The study is published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society.
January 8th, 2025 — Source or Source

Study sheds light on depression in community-dwelling older adults
Engaging in volunteering activities may reduce odds of depression
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 7th, 2025

Incident gabapentin use not linked to increase in falls vs. duloxetine
Incident use of gabapentin is not associated with an increase in fall-related hospital visits compared with duloxetine use, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Nuclear lipid droplets could play a key role in aging and disease
A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 9, 2024, entitled "Nuclear lipid droplets: a novel regulator of nuclear homeostasis and aging."
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Persistent and increasing depression linked to higher mortality risk in Chinese adults
Study identifies five depressive symptom trajectories, with stable-high and increasing patterns significantly raising the risk of all-cause mortality.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Study challenges traditional risk factors for brain health in those over 90
A study led by the University of California, Irvine has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel damage in younger populations, not to be associated with an increased risk of such harm in individuals 90 and older.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Study reveals how sex and age influence fat in muscles and bones
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered sex-specific differences in how fat accumulates in muscle and bone, uncovering patterns that could inform new approaches to treating age-related diseases.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 6th, 2025

Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision
Annual health checkups regularly include urine tests that serve several purposes, including checking for symptoms of kidney disease. The presence of albumin in the urine is one indicator, as is glomerular filtration rate (GFR). In diabetic nephropathy, albuminuria first appears, leading to excessive filtration and eventually a decrease in GFR.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Denture use tied to better cognitive health in older adults with partial tooth loss
Xiang Qi, Ph.D., R.N., from the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing in New York City, and colleagues investigated the relationship between denture use and cognitive decline among Chinese older adults with tooth loss. The analysis included 27,708 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older participating in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (2008 to 2018).
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Floods associated with 25% rise in US deaths from several major causes
Over the last 20 years, large floods were associated with up to 24.9% higher death rates from major mortality causes in the U.S. compared to normal conditions. A new study in the journal Nature Medicine demonstrates the sweeping and hidden effects of floods—including floods unrelated to hurricanes, such as those due to heavy rain, snowmelt, or ice jams.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Loneliness linked to proteins that may increase disease risk and mortality
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Newly identified Type R capillaries crucial for bone remodeling and aging
Throughout our lives, our bones are continuously remodeled to maintain strength, repair injuries and adapt to new stresses. Bone dynamics depend on two associated cell types: osteoblasts, which are responsible for bone formation, and osteoclasts, which are responsible for bone resorption. Until now, it has not been understood how these cells function in the low-oxygen microenvironment of bone.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 3rd, 2025

Study shows adults screened for inactivity have lower rates of comorbid conditions
Cole G. Chapman, Ph.D., from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and colleagues examined the value of screening patients for physical activity in a study involving adults treated for a well visit between Nov. 1, 2017, and Dec. 1, 2022, at a large Midwestern university hospital.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Health — Longevity — January 1st, 2025

Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of mice that undergo major changes as they age, along with a specific hot spot where many of those changes occur.
January 1st, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — December 31st, 2024

How a diet lowers risk of early death while benefiting the Earth
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the Planetary Health Diet, which emphasizes nonprocessed, plant-based food with a modest amount of meat and dairy, can lower risk of premature death by 30%. It can also substantially decrease the average person's environmental impact, according to CBS News.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 30th, 2024

Singapore is ready for a rapidly aging society, study says. what about the U.S.?
The United States is lagging behind dozens of nations in its preparation for dealing with its aging population.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 27th, 2024

Global study highlights Singapore's top ranking in aging society preparedness
Singapore has been ranked among the world's top 10 nations - and first in Asia - for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an aging population, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Columbia University. Switzerland tops the rankings, with Japan ranking 15th globally and second in Asia, while USA ranks 24th.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Lifelong singles differ in personality traits and life satisfaction compared to partnered people, study reveals
Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life. But singlehood can bring economic and medical disadvantages, especially as people get older and may become more reliant on others.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 26th, 2024

Laser-textured stents offer promising solution for vascular diseases
The research team led by Dr. Hojeong Jeon and Dr. Hyung-Seop Han of the Biomaterials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Oh Sang-Rok), along with Dr. Indong Jun from KIST Europe, has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning. This technology promotes endothelial cell growth while inhibiting smooth muscle cell dedifferentiation in blood vessels.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 25th, 2024

Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase with age and can decrease, reflecting senescent cell clearing, with senolytic therapies.
December 25th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 16th, 2024

Kessler Foundation scientist receives grant for fall prevention research in older adults
Kiran Karunakaran, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering and director of the Balance Assessment and Training Laboratory at Kessler Foundation, has been awarded a three-year grant for $599,998 from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The funding will support her research on using cognitive, integrated motor training to improve gait and balance and reduce falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Palliative care boosts life quality for stroke survivors and families
Palliative care, an approach to care that helps people manage pain and other symptoms during all stages of a serious illness (not just at end of life), can help improve quality of life for stroke survivors as well as their family members, according to "Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Stroke," a new scientific statement published in the journal Stroke.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 13th, 2024

Friendships promote healthier living in older adults, says new survey
Whether they're lifelong buddies or recently connected, close to home or miles away, a new poll shows the key role that friends play in the lives and wellbeing of adults aged 50 and older.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

How DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility and even life expectancy
Led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Leverhulme Center for Demographic Science and the University of Iceland, a review, published in Nature Aging, explores how genetic variations can explain differences in reproductive health and longevity.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Neighborhood disadvantage and mortality: Evaluating the association
Living in a neighborhood with high unemployment rates, poor housing, low school quality, or poverty has been shown to have significant implications for residents' health and well-being. Yet, little is known about the impact of neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage on the long-term mortality of older adults, especially in nationally representative populations.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette prices rise, research shows
New research from Curtin University has revealed increasing cigarette prices over the past several years have seen more older Australians turn to cannabis use as an alternative. "Cannabis and tobacco: substitutes and complements" was published in the Journal of Population Economics.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Researcher focuses on cognitive decline in older refugee populations in the US
When Katherine Kitchens was completing her master's degree in social work at UT Arlington, she participated in an advanced field placement at a community clinic that provided primary health care services to families in need. Her experience working with marginalized populations is one of the reasons Kitchens decided to stay at UTA and pursue her Ph.D. in social work, which she will receive during the University's commencement ceremonies for the School of Social Work at 9 a.m. on Dec. 13 at Globe Life Field.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Some aging cells heal wounds, others cause harm: Study shows how to distinguish between the two
Lengthening life by eliminating old, inflammatory cells is a tantalizing idea, but anti-aging researchers suspect it's oversimplified. Now, University of Connecticut researchers confirm in an article published in the Nov. 13 issue of Nature Aging that aged, inflammatory cells are diverse, and some play important roles in the body.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Study finds women are less likely than men to use mobility aids despite greater need
Though the prevalence of disability continues to rise among the over fifties, many people do not have access to the mobility aids—such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs—that are essential for maintaining independence and social engagement.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 10th, 2024

A Centenarian Thrives Living Alone, Active and Engaged
"The future is here," the email announced. Hilda Jaffe, then 88, was letting her children know she planned to sell the family home in Verona, New Jersey. She'd decided to begin life anew — on her own — in a one-bedroom apartment in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Source

Good sleep may shield against frailty in older adults, India study finds
India is home to more than 150 million people over the age of 60. This figure will more than double by 2050, reaching roughly the current total population of the United States, according to projections from the United Nations Population Fund.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

How brain changes impact financial skills as we age
Senior citizens are targeted by financial scams of all types, from email-based phishing attempts to callers looking to swindle their life savings.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Intelligent toothbrush improves oral health and quality of life of older people
After seeing the oral health of many of his older patients deteriorate drastically, dentist Johan Flyborg started looking for a solution. After five years of research in applied health technology at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden, he can show that an innovative, intelligent, powered toothbrush can make a big difference in the oral health and quality of life of older people.
December 10th, 2024 — Source or Source

Online training could help older adults communicate in noisy environments
Online training that helps people recognize and understand new voices could be key to helping older adults improve communication in everyday environments, finds research by UCL experts./span>
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — December 6th, 2024

Handgrip strength is a reliable predictor for age-related disease and disability, finds study
A study led by the University of South Australia and conducted in collaboration with 140 authors across the globe, has created the world's largest and most geographically comprehensive international norms for handgrip strength, enabling global peer-comparison, health screening and surveillance across the adult lifespan.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood linked to higher blood pressure and lower cognition
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive scores, even among people who do not have an existing diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

U-shaped association seen for alcohol consumption, cardiometabolic disease
There is a U-shaped association between alcohol consumption and coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) but no evidence for a causal association, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 27th, 2024

Aged care nursing in the digital future
Digital technology can better assist nurses to manage end of life care in residential aged care facilities but ensuring its impact requires better tools, training, and ongoing support, a new study has found.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Research shows death rates linked to obesity-related heart disease are up, especially among men
The rate of deaths from ischemic heart disease related to obesity nearly tripled in the U.S. over a two-decade span, according to new research. The rate for men more than tripled.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Researchers reveal how aging impairs antitumor activity of CD8⁺ T cells
A research team from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that aging specifically impairs the generation of CD8+ tissue resident memory T cells (TRM) and thus compromises the antitumor defensive activity of aged CD8+ T cells.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Skin under the influence of climate change: How heat and humidity can affect skin aging
Global warming and extreme heat events are having an increasing impact on human health. In corresponding studies, the ambient temperature and relative humidity are summarized as the heat index, as they influence and reinforce each other. As the heat index increases, so does the risk of various diseases such as cardiovascular and lung diseases.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

The Top 6 Vitamins and Minerals That Unlock Healthy Aging
If you're focused on healthy aging, make sure you're getting enough of these 6 expert-recommended vitamins and minerals.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

What older people who are 'tired of life' can tell us about the assisted dying debate
"I can totally relate to tiredness of life. Guess what? I saw a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning, acknowledged it, and couldn't care less if I saw another one."
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 25th, 2024

Age Gracefully By Doing These Three Simple Exercises
Fitness is tantamount to aging healthily. If you want to retain your strength as you grow older, try out these exercises.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

For some, 'Tis the season for loneliness:' Experts offer tips to stay connected
For many, the holidays are a time when you connect with others and share time with loved ones. But for some, the holidays are a painful exercise in loneliness.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Study reveals the secret to cellular youth may lie in nucleolus size
The secret to cellular youth may depend on keeping the nucleolus—a condensed structure inside the nucleus of a cell—small, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings were elucidated in yeast, a model organism famous for making bread and beer and yet surprisingly similar to humans on the cellular level.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 21st, 2024

'Concerning rise' in number of middle-aged adults dying in the UK is not a 'pandemic hangover,' say researchers
The rise in excess deaths reported since the end of the pandemic are not the result of a "pandemic hangover" but instead part of a longer-term trend, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Exploring how biological clocks measure aging and predict mortality
This review was published by Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), in Volume 16, Issue 17, titled, "A systematic review of phenotypic and epigenetic clocks used for aging and mortality quantification in humans."
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Study predicts major rise in deaths due to extreme temperatures and air pollution
New study projects a sharp rise in temperature- and pollution-related mortality, with the impact of temperature surpassing that of pollution for a fifth of the global population.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 18th, 2024

Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. more than double from 1999 to 2020
Researchers explore overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region
November 18th, 2024 — Source

For-profit hospices are increasing despite poor performance
Hospices are increasingly owned by private equity firms and publicly traded companies, but recently Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that they performed substantially worse than hospices owned by not-for-profit agencies. This is concerning, as nearly 75% of hospice programs, which care for patients in their last stage of life, are for-profit.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Regularly eating nuts supports healthy lifespan in older Australians
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 17th, 2024

Will the Average Human Life Expectancy Ever Reach 100?
Humanity's once-steady rise in life expectancy is now slowing down, raising the question of whether we're about to reach the ceiling of our longevity.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 15th, 2024

Americans over 40 could live extra 5 years if they were all as active as top 25% of population, modeling study suggests
If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the top 25% of the population, they could expect to live an extra five years, on average, suggest the findings of a modeling study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Inequalities in green space linked to preventable deaths in urban areas
Study reveals that increasing green space in deprived urban neighborhoods could significantly reduce preventable deaths, highlighting the need for targeted public health investments.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Language comprehension impacts medical prescriptions for Ontario's long-term care residents
Patients living in linguistically discordant long-term care homes in Ontario are at higher odds of being inappropriately prescribed psychosis medication, says a new University of Ottawa study highlighting the importance of delivering care in the patient's preferred language.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 12th, 2024

Grandparents help grandkids in many ways—but the reverse may be true too, poll suggests
As many Americans prepare to gather with their families for the holidays, a new poll shows the importance of grandchildren in grandparents' lives.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Older Americans Living Alone Often Rely on Neighbors or Others Willing To Help
Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he's raised the blinds in his dining room window. If not, she'll call Hammen or let herself into his house to see what's going on.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 10th, 2024

Successful aging starts with a good night's sleep, study suggests
Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China have discovered that changes in sleep patterns as we age are associated with lower odds of successful aging.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Unveiling the secrets of aging: Scientists discover dual role of immunoglobulins
A team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and BGI Research has uncovered the intricate mechanisms by which immunoglobulins influence the aging process, a finding that might reshape our understanding of aging.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 7th, 2024

Immunoglobulin levels found to escalate with age in both male and female mice
A large interdisciplinary team of researchers has found that as mice age, levels of a certain type of immunoglobulin escalate, exacerbating tissue aging. In their paper published in the journal Cell, the group describes how they analyzed tissue from multiple mouse organs at different ages, looking specifically at senescence-sensitive spots, and what they learned by doing so.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans at greater risk for cardiovascular disease even when accounting for inequities
Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans at greater risk for cardiovascular disease even when accounting for inequities
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Researcher speaks to 100 Japanese seniors, and learns the secret to a good retirement is a good working life
What makes a good retirement? I've been researching the lives of "silver backpackers": Japanese seniors who embark on a later-life journey of self-discovery.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 5th, 2024

An extra year of education does not protect against brain aging
Thanks to a "natural experiment" involving 30,000 people, researchers at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) have been able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their surprise, they found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Research links ultra-processed foods to accelerated biological aging
A study conducted by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM University of Casamassima, shows that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with the acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Simple symptom management support improves wellbeing after heart transplant
When a patient with heart failure has received a new heart and survives - the transplantation is deemed a success. However, healthcare overlooks heart recipients who suffer from long-term and often severe symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. New research at Lund University in Sweden shows that simple support in symptom management can make a considerable difference to the patients' wellbeing.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — November 1st, 2024

Think young, stay sharp? Positive aging outlook tied to improved cognitive self-perception
Study reveals that older adults with positive expectations about aging report better cognitive health and less perceived decline.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 30th, 2024

Electric fans fail to lower core body temperature of seniors during heat waves, study finds
A team of physiologists at the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit reports that use of an electric fan during periods of high temperatures by older people does not lower core body temperatures. In their study, published in JAMA, the group conducted experiments with elderly volunteers using fans in high-temperature conditions.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Researchers aim to spark action to address rising homelessness among older people
Homelessness among people over the age of 50 is on the rise, a phenomenon formal housing strategies often overlook—but researchers from the University of Toronto and McGill hope to prevent this oversight in the future.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 28th, 2024

Digestive enzyme leakage from gut to organs may cause aging in rats

The mucosal layer in the small intestine degrades with age in rats, allowing digestive enzymes to slowly escape and leak into organs outside the intestine, including the liver, lung, heart, kidney and brain.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 25th, 2024

Heat waves and an aging population increase the risk of severe electrolyte imbalances
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase in people with severe electrolyte imbalances in the blood.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Reminders boost memory performance in older adults
A new study from UT Arlington reveals that setting reminders can eliminate some age-related declines in memory. The findings offer a significant breakthrough in addressing the cognitive challenges faced by older adults, particularly in the context of prospective memory, which is the ability to remember to perform an intended action at the right moment, like taking medication or attending appointments.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 22nd, 2024

Could happy relationships hold the key to less stress in aging?
Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research from the University of California, Davis.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Ignite funding program supports innovative solutions for Canada's aging population
Today, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest launched Ignite, its new funding program to support Canadian innovators designing solutions for older persons. As Canada's aging population rapidly grows -- with nearly 20 per cent of people above the age of 65 -- so too will the need for innovations that enhance the lives of older persons, including those impacted by dementia.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Understanding the impact of psychological distress on life expectancy in Japan
The Japanese population is known for its longest life expectancy (LE) at birth. Extensive studies have been conducted on the physical health of the Japanese population, mainly on mortality outcomes. However, research on mental health is limited due to the social stigma against mental illnesses. This is alarming since mental health problems such as anxiety, substance use disorders, and suicide rates have largely increased over the years.
October 23rd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 18th, 2024

Protein discovery could pave the way for improved treatment of premature aging disease
A University of Maryland-led discovery could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in children.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Study identifies the genes that drive muscle aging
Scientists have identified previously unreported genes which appear to play a key role in the muscle aging process. It is hoped that the findings from a Nottingham Trent University study could be used to help delay the impact of the aging process.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 16th, 2024

Research outlines new family-led intervention to prevent delirium in critically ill patients
Gideon Johnson, a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, has been working on a family-led intervention to prevent critical illness brain dysfunction, also known as delirium.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Socially isolated seniors at risk of nutrient deficiencies, study finds
Older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Who cares? How virtual health is changing in-home caregiving
Seventy-five percent of health care in Canada is provided at home by unpaid family caregivers. Not only is this essential health-care work often unrecognized and under-supported, it is rapidly changing.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 11th, 2024

Study finds 'brain endurance training' boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults
Brain endurance training (BET), a combined cognitive and exercise training method developed for athletes, boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 10th, 2024

Age is just a number: New study shows older adults' decision strategies are just as complex as younger adults
As we navigate through life, the way we manage our money and make financial decisions naturally changes. Previous research has shown that when making financial decisions, older adults are sometimes more willing to take risks than younger adults. But what are the cognitive processes behind these age-related changes in risk taking?
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Living in a redlined neighborhood in 1940 was a risk factor for premature death, and the disparity persists today
People living in redlined neighborhoods in 1940 didn't live as long as those living in neighborhoods with access to credit and home loans, according to a new paper by researchers at the University at Buffalo and Texas A&M University.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Older Men's Connections Often Wither When They're on Their Own
At age 66, South Carolina physician Paul Rousseau decided to retire after tending for decades to the suffering of people who were seriously ill or dying. It was a difficult and emotionally fraught transition.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Rise in human life expectancy may be slowing down
Researchers suggest that radical life extension is unlikely in the 21st century and emphasize the need for significant institutional changes, such as in retirement planning and life insurance pricing if it does occur.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Study links muscle strength and mental health in older adults
The Granada Biosanitary Research Institute (ibs.GRANADA) and the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga and Platform in Nanomedicine (IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND), have carried out a study that analyzes the relationship between muscle strength and mental health in cognitively healthy older adults.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 8th, 2024

Can multivitamins improve mood and reduce stress in older adults?
Supplementation did not affect overall wellbeing, but did lead to increased feelings of friendliness in women and reduced stress reactivity and emotional loneliness in men.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Life expectancy study shows it's never too late to stop smoking
Quitting smoking even as late as at 75 years of age can meaningfully increase a person's life expectancy, ccording to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicinea. The research measures the impact of smoking on life expectancy at 10-year intervals from 35--75 years of age to determine the potential benefits of smoking cessation. The results show that although the benefits of quitting smoking diminish with age, there are still substantial gains for older individuals.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds
Population aging is a growing challenge for developed countries like Canada, with significant implications for health care and long-term care systems. In OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, the population of people aged 80 and above is projected to more than double by 2050, reaching 9.8% of the population.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — October 7th, 2024

Baby boomers living longer, but in poorer health than previous generations
Baby boomers—those born in the late 1940s and 50s—are more likely to experience multiple health problems in their later years than their older counterparts, finds a study led by UCL researchers.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

New report: For-profit social care provision in England has drastically increased despite concerns over quality
A new study by the Department of Social Policy and Intervention at Oxford University (PDF) has shed new light on the extent and impact of outsourcing in England's adult and children's social care sectors.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Young Australians face stagnating life expectancy trends
Australians under 50 are experiencing stagnating life expectancy while older cohorts, especially men, are living longer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
October 7th, 2024 — Source or Source

Health — Longevity — October 6th, 2024

A histone post-translational modification linked to lifelong susceptibility to stress in mice
Chemical changes to histones, the proteins that help to pack and organize DNA inside cells, play a key role in determining what genes will be consistently activated over the course of an animal or human's life. Past studies have shed light on some chemical alterations to histones occurring after these proteins have been translated in a cell that could increase people's susceptibility to specific disorders or diseases.
October 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 25th, 2024

Scientists investigate a potential anti-aging drug that could preserve proteasomes and autophagy systems
Aging is an inevitable phenomenon and is accompanied by several comorbidities. To this end, research into the effects of aging has become paramount, and scientists are looking for ways to slow down aging and its detrimental impact on the human body. While aging ultimately causes deterioration in all body systems, the disruption of protein homeostasis, or proteostasis, is one of the major underlying reasons.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 23rd, 2024

Older people more swayed by impulsive actions of others when making financial decisions, new study shows
Older people are more likely to be influenced by the impulsive financial preferences of others than their younger counterparts, according to a new study.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 22nd, 2024

Biological Age vs. Chronological Age, and Do Anti-Aging Hacks Actually Do Anything?
We ask experts about the difference between biological age and chronological age. Plus, do anti-aging hacks work?
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 19th, 2024

Analyzing the connection between lifelong activity and longevity in aging research
As highlighted in the abstract of this perspective, understanding the relationship between lifelong activity and longevity is a crucial aspect of aging research.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Kicking a sleeping pill habit is possible for seniors with a simple intervention, study shows
A new study by researchers from Dalhousie has shown that seniors taking sleeping pills can significantly reduce their dependence on the medications and improve their sleep with a simple intervention that is safer and more effective, but unfamiliar to many.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 13th, 2024

Fentanyl still deadliest drug in Florida as overall deaths decline and another synthetic drug rises
The number of Floridians who died from drugs last year decreased across the state, but one synthetic drug was noticeably on the rise and fentanyl is still the deadliest drug of all, according to a statewide report released this summer.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 10th, 2024

Expert survey unveils underestimated health impacts of weather and climate on mortality
How weather and climate patterns may silently drive mortality rates, from heart failure to infectious diseases.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 6th, 2024

Being psychologically resilient can reduce the risk of all-cause mortality
Psychological resilience may significantly reduce mortality risk in older adults.​​​​​​
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Cognitive training sessions helps seniors cope with memory loss, study finds
Can training your brain to remember things help you ward off the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease? A new Canadian study suggests that yes, it can—even five years after you received the training.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 3rd, 2024

Report reveals 'patchy and inconsistent' end-of-life care in England and Wales
One in three dying people in England and Wales was severely or overwhelmingly affected by pain in the last week of life, with bereaved people reporting how difficult it was to get joined-up support from health and care professionals at home.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Study explores the cell-type-specific effects of aging and sex on human cortical neurons
Aging is known to have profound effects on the human brain, prompting changes in the composition of cells and the expression of genes, while also altering aspects of the interaction between genes and environmental factors. While past neuroscience studies have pinpointed many of the molecular changes associated with aging, the age-related genetic factors influencing specific neuron populations remains poorly understood.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — September 2nd, 2024

Teaching old birds new tricks: Zebra finches defy age-related learning limits
We all know the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade. The culprit? A decline in brain plasticity—the brain's capacity to rewire itself and adapt to new challenges.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 27th, 2024

Trioxidized cysteine and aging: Beyond proteinopathic paradigms
A new research perspective was published in Aging, titled "Trioxidized cysteine and aging: a molecular binomial that extends far beyond classical proteinopathic paradigms."
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 26th, 2024

1999 to 2023 saw increase in heat-related mortality rates
Heat-related mortality rates increased from 1999 to 2023 in the United States, according to a research letter published online Aug. 26 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Research reveals environmental and disease factors can speed up the brain's biological age
The pace at which the brain ages can vary significantly among individuals, leading to a gap between the estimated biological age of the brain and the chronological age (the actual number of years a person has lived).
August 26th, 2024 — Source

The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults
As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience significant decline?
August 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 22nd, 2024

Climate change to boost temperature-related deaths in Europe
A first pan-European assessment reveals that, even if current climate policies succeed in limiting the global temperature rise to 3°C, temperature-driven mortality may increase. Without additional adaptation measures, 55,000 additional deaths could occur annually by the end of this century. This 13.5% increase in temperature-related deaths stresses the cost of delaying climate action.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Methamphetamine-related deaths in Australia quadrupled over 20 years, study finds
A new study has found there has been a four-fold increase in methamphetamine-related deaths in Australia during the last two decades. The findings are published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 21st, 2024

Flexibility may help middle-aged individuals live longer
Flexibility exercises are often included in the exercise regimens of athletes and exercisers. New research in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports suggests that levels of flexibility may affect survival in middle-aged individuals.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Impact of exercise on aging: Highlighting muscle biomarkers
A new editorial was published in Aging, titled "The benefits of exercise on aging: focus on muscle biomarkers."
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Spanish woman believed to be the oldest person in the world has died at age 117
Maria Branyas, an American-born Spaniard considered the world's oldest person at 117 years old, has died, her family said on Tuesday.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Study finds marriage linked to optimal aging in men
A new study that followed over 7,000 Canadians, middle-aged and older, for approximately three years found that married men or men who became married during the study period were twice as likely to age optimally compared to their never-married male peers.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 16th, 2024

Cell death types and their relations to host immune pathways
A new review was published as the cover paper of Aging, titled "Types of cell death and their relations to host immunological pathways."
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Experimental blood test predicts age-related disease risk in diverse populations
Researchers have developed a machine learning-powered blood test that analyzes more than 200 proteins to gauge a person's rate of biological aging, which the team says can be used to estimate the person's risk of developing 18 major age-related diseases and of dying prematurely from any cause.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Informal caregiving for seniors in Singapore valued at S$1.28 billion annually
The monetary value of the substantial time that informal caregivers in Singapore spend looking after seniors aged 75 years and above, comes up to around S$1.28 billion annually—equivalent to about 11% of the government's expenditure on health care.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 14th, 2024

Massive biomolecular shifts occur in our 40s and 60s, researchers find
If it's ever felt like everything in your body is breaking down at once, that might not be your imagination. A new Stanford Medicine study shows that many of our molecules and microorganisms dramatically rise or fall in number during our 40s and 60s.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Over 47,000 heat-related deaths estimated to have occurred in Europe in 2023In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers projected age- and sex-specific heat-related deaths across Europe by 2023. They also calculated the death load saved via social adaptation to increasing temperatures since 2000.

August 14th, 2024 — Source

Recalibrating principles of epigenetic aging clocks in human health
As detailed in the opening of this editorial, DNA methylation-based epigenetic clocks are used as biomarkers of biological age in human health. Multiple epigenetic clocks have rapidly emerged in the past decade by modeling DNA methylation changes with age in large cohorts, primarily using peripheral blood samples.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 8th, 2024

Proteins carried in the blood offer new insights into aging and age-related disease risk
Chronological age is the most important factor determining risk of disease and death in adults. However, life expectancy can vary considerably among individuals with similar chronological age.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Study reveals how intermittent fasting regulates aging through autophagy
Recent research at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), at the Paris Cite University, and at the University of Graz, published today in Nature Cell Biology, sheds light on the mechanism through which spermidine regulates autophagy, a process that ensures the recycling of components within the cell, to promote the anti-aging effects of intermittent fasting.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 6th, 2024

Bedfont Scientific Ltd. and NewMed Ltd. Proudly Raise Over £28,000 in Funds for Heart of Kent Hospice
A series of events and initiatives culminate in remarkable fundraising achievements by Med-Tech company Bedfont® and NewMed.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds
Racism steals time from people's lives—possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the toll of racism on the brain was linked to advanced aging, observed on a cellular level.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice
Folate fortification of staple foods has long been practiced in many countries, including the USA. However, little is known about its requirement for health at later phases of life. A recent study in Life Science Alliance explored this question in elderly mice.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 3rd, 2024

Life-sustaining treatment ends sooner for uninsured trauma patients
Graeme Hoit, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues assessed if patient insurance type (private insurance, Medicaid, and uninsured) is associated with time to WLST in critically injured adults treated at U.S. trauma centers. The analysis included 307,731 patients injured between Jan. 1, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2020.
August 3rd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — August 2nd, 2024

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models
In a study published in Life Science Alliance, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found that decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models, challenging the conventional belief that high folate consumption universally benefits health.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 31st, 2024

Better medication management needed for older hospital patients, researchers conclude
Ensuring older hospital patients receive specialized medication management could reduce their stay in hospital and potentially lower their risk of death, according to new research conducted by Flinders University in collaboration with Flinders Medical Center.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Fatal opioid overdoses reduce US life expectancy by nearly a year
In the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid-related deaths cut the nation's average life expectancy at birth by eight months, according to new research published in The Lancet Regional Health--Americas.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Think you're immune to crypto scams? You might be more at risk than you realize
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have enjoyed an astonishing rise into mainstream consciousness in recent years. Despite all the hype—perhaps partly because of it—investing in them can still expose us to serious risks.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 29th, 2024

Losing a loved one may speed up aging, study finds
Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster, says a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Butler Columbia Aging Center.
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 26th, 2024

Orchestra experiment shows older people can identify and remember musical themes as well as younger people
A team of psychologists at Memorial University of Newfoundland, in Canada, has found via experimentation, that older people are able to identify and remember themes in music pieces just as well as younger people.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can be done about it?
In the next 40 years in Australia, it's predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of people aged 85 and over will more than triple.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 24th, 2024

Average hip, knee replacement patient may be getting younger
Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

From Skeptics to Superfans: How I Sold My Boomer Parents on the Apple Watch
Commentary: My parents resisted health monitoring wearables for years. Here's how I positioned the Apple Watch to change their mind.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 22nd, 2024

Q&A: How to find a good, well-staffed nursing home
Few people want to go into a nursing home, but doing so can be the right choice if you or a loved one is physically or cognitively disabled or recovering from surgery.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

States set minimum staffing levels for nursing homes: Residents suffer when rules are ignored or waived
For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made him need to go to the bathroom frequently. But he could get there only if someone helped him into his wheelchair.
July 22nd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 19th, 2024

International study highlights large and unequal life expectancy declines in India during COVID-19
A new paper published in Science Advances today finds that life expectancy in India was 2.6 years lower in 2020 than 2019, with women and marginalized social groups suffering the greatest declines.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Single women in Australian aged care need more funding as new data show widows living longer
Australians currently spend about two years in residential aged care and this is projected to gradually decline by 2040, according to new Macquarie Business School research published in the Journal of Population Research.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 18th, 2024

Naturally occurring peptide could serve as a novel protective agent for 'inflammaging'
A naturally occurring peptide called PEPITEM could potentially rejuvenate the immune response in older individuals and protect against "inflammaging," which is widely believed to be the root cause of many age-related diseases.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — July 2nd, 2024

What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70
We all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond. The study suggests that sticking to a healthy diet in midlife could increase your chance of achieving healthy aging.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 28th, 2024

Most Australian aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Study of healthy adults over 20+ years reveals daily multivitamin use is not associated with mortality benefit
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open determined the relationship between regular multivitamin (MV) supplementation and mortality risk among United States adults.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 26th, 2024

A mobile app to discover green routes and promote healthy aging
The aim of the citizen science project Every Walk You Take, promoted by a team from the University of Barcelona, is to promote active and healthy aging of citizens through a new mobile application that shows walking routes through green areas in Barcelona with data on geolocation, obstacles, pollution and weather in real time.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

For healthy adults, taking multivitamins daily is not associated with a lower risk of death
Findings come from an NIH analysis of more than two decades of dietary data from 390,124 U.S. adults.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Gardening linked to improved thinking skills in older age
A new study has examined the lifestyles of hundreds of older adults and found that those who spent time gardening had better cognitive function in later life than those who did not.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Older women are different than older men: Their health is woefully understudied
Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically-important information about how to best manage their health.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 21st, 2024

Data analysis shows that adopting therapeutic changes can lead to longer lifespan
A combined team of longevity specialists, gerontologists and biochemists from Singapore General Hospital, National University of Singapore and Yale-NUS College, Singapore, has found that people who take appropriate steps to promote their longevity can live longer if they follow certain guidelines.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Expert suggests key target for rejuvenation treatments needs 're-brand'
The quest for rejuvenation treatments often targets senescent cells, despite them having a positive physiological role in health in many recent cases, a leading researcher has warned.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 17th, 2024

Study reveals diverse risk factors for healthy aging in Latin America
A pioneering study published today in the journal Nature Aging has unveiled significant heterogeneity in the risk factors affecting healthy aging in Latin America and emphasized the limitations of current models of brain health, which are primarily based on data from high-income countries.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Transposons could be new targets for aging research and treatment
A new USC Leonard Davis School-led study highlights how transposons—commonly called "jumping genes" because of their ability to move to different parts of the genome—are associated with age-related disease and decline, as well as how additional genes governing transposon expression may one day be therapeutic targets for aging.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 16th, 2024

Lower your risk of falling as you get older with these simple steps
One in four older adults in the U.S. will fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death.
June 16th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 12th, 2024

Age is just a number: Immune cell 'epigenetic clock' ticks independently of organism lifespan
While most cell types experience a functional decline after years of proliferation and replication, T cells can proliferate seemingly indefinitely and without detriment.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Does inflammation in mid-life affect late-life mobility?
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, having high inflammation in midlife was associated with a clinically meaningful slower gait speed—an indicator of mobility—20 years later.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Moving off the couch brings healthy aging: Study finds benefit
It's tempting to binge-watch TV, but yet another study finds that when it comes to healthy aging, the less time on your sofa, the better.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Natural antioxidants could delay age-related decline in male testosterone production
In a recent review published in the Nutrients, a group of authors reviewed the use of natural polyphenolic compounds to enhance testosterone production and prevent age-related hypogonadism in aging males.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

New study suggests kidney function is associated with tooth loss in postmenopausal women
Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently filter out foreign elements, several serious, life-threatening, medical conditions can result. A new study suggests that chronic kidney disease may also be linked with tooth loss. Survey results are published in the article titled "Chronic kidney disease in postmenopausal women is associated with tooth loss" in the journal Menopause.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Study determines in utero undernutrition contributes to accelerated biological aging
Babies born after exposure to famine in-utero show signs of accelerated aging six decades later, according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center. The effects of famine were consistently larger for women and near zero for men. The results are published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

WHO blames 4 major industries for 2.7 mn deaths a year in Europe
The WHO on Wednesday blamed four major industries—tobacco, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), fossil fuel and alcohol—for 2.7 million deaths a year in Europe, accusing them of obstructing public policies that could hurt their profits.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 8th, 2024

Socially connected older adults hit harder by pandemic than isolated peers
Socially connected older people had a sharper drop in their quality of life and life satisfaction and a greater increase in loneliness during the pandemic than their more isolated counterparts, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.
June 8th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — June 7th, 2024

Excess nutrient signals in cells lead to premature aging in animals, study shows
Cells are signaled to have nutrients in excess, and this leads to malfunction and inflammation in organs such as the pancreas, the liver and the kidneys. The finding, by CNIO researchers and published in Nature Aging, suggests that an intervention on the inflammation alone can relieve symptoms and increase survival.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care, researchers say
Because the majority of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, a focus on adult care in addition to pediatric and adolescent care is increasingly important to address their needs. A special issue of the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, highlights topics associated with CP across the spectrum of life, including issues surrounding mental health, sexuality, and independence.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 29th, 2024

Heart healthy behaviors may slow biological aging, research shows
The benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells), according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Scientists identify key protein that preserves motor ability during aging
A new study by EPFL scientists shows that age-related decline in motor ability can be countered in fruit flies by enhancing the expression of the protein Trio, suggesting potential treatments for age-related movement decline.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 24th, 2024

Study finds heat pain perception decreases with age
Does pain perception change with age? In particular, is there a significant increase or decrease in perception between older and younger people in response to different types of painful stimuli, such as heat and pressure?
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 21st, 2024

Study: Certain nutrients may slow brain aging
Scientists have long been studying the brain with the goal of aiding healthier aging. While much is known about risk factors for accelerated brain aging, less has been uncovered to identify ways to prevent cognitive decline.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 17th, 2024

A new 'rule of biology' may have come to light, expanding insight into evolution and aging
A molecular biologist at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences may have found a new "rule of biology."
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Chronic pain support from spouse may decrease well-being for some people
As people age, they often need assistance from their spouse or partner to manage their health problems. Though research has examined the emotional and psychological effects that this support has on the caregiver, less research has been conducted on how it affects care recipients, according to Lynn Martire, professor of human development and family studies at Penn State.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Key protein behind brain asymmetry uncovered by scientists
Genetic mechanisms behind the brain's unique left--right differences are now better understood with new research, paving the way for better understanding of human disorders where brain asymmetry is disrupted.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 14th, 2024

First study to globally map heat-wave-related mortality finds 153,000+ deaths associated with heat waves
A Monash-led study—the first to globally map heat wave-related mortality over a three-decade period from 1990 to 2019—has found that an additional 153,000+ deaths per warm season were associated with heat waves, with nearly half of those deaths in Asia.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Men with low testosterone levels may be at increased risk of dying prematurely
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that a low baseline (endogenous) serum testosterone concentration in men is associated with increased risk for all-cause mortality, and a very low baseline testosterone with increased risk of cardiovascular death.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Health — Longevity — May 3rd, 2024

How music affects the cognitive health of older adults
Listening to music benefits older adults' cognitive health, even if it's music they haven't heard before or don't enjoy very much, according to a study by Simon Fraser University and Health Research BC researchers.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Low oxygen during sleep and sleep apnea linked to epilepsy in older adults
Findings provide further insight into the complex relationship between sleep disorders and epilepsy.
April 30th, 2024 — Source