The Science of Aging: New Insights Into When “Old Age” Begins
Increases in life expectancy and later retirement could explain the shift in public perception of when old age begins. Middle-aged and older adults believe that…
Increases in life expectancy and later retirement could explain the shift in public perception of when old age begins. Middle-aged and older adults believe that…
Nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining brain health in older adults, with the MIND diet offering cognitive benefits and personalized dietary discussions enhancing overall…
New research helps to understand the aging process better and develop new strategies to reverse the degenerative processes associated with aging. A collaborative effort involving…
Daily fiber supplements enhance brain function in seniors without affecting muscle strength, promising a simple dietary addition to combat early Alzheimer’s signs. A daily fiber…
Research from USC demonstrates that periodic adherence to a diet that simulates fasting can lower insulin resistance, decrease liver fat, rejuvenate the immune system, and…
A study conducted by the University of Cambridge involving nearly 1,500 adults over 60 years old demonstrates a significant correlation between decreased physical activity and…
Consumption of coffee and tea during middle age may be linked to a lower chance of experiencing physical frailty in later life. A study in…
Increased dementia risk associated with hearing impairment may come from compensatory brain changes. Hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of adults aged 70 and…
Recent research has increasingly focused on finding natural compounds that can counteract age-related cognitive decline and promote healthy aging. Trigonelline (TG), a plant alkaloid found…
Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty incidence in older adults. Wearable devices can be used to…
A new editorial paper published in the journal Aging argues that in multicellular organisms, neighboring cells are in constant competition. The underlying reasons for aging…
A study of nearly 500,000 people indicates that smoking reduces the length of telomeres, the terminal segments of chromosomes found in white blood cells integral…
According to a study led by the University of California San Diego, older women who maintained their weight after turning 60 had a greater likelihood…
Researchers highlight the importance of caregivers having conversations with care recipients and healthcare professionals about driving. The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment continue…
A new study conducted by researchers from Penn State suggests that decreased sexual satisfaction in middle-aged individuals could act as an early warning of future…
A recent study undertaken at the Gerontology Research Center within the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, revealed that…
By engineering mice lacking a key signaling molecule, researchers have shed light on how the immune system causes problems in elderly people. The lack of…
According to a recent study led by researchers from McMaster University, residing in economically and socially disadvantaged urban neighborhoods and feeling depressed could accelerate your…