How Well Do You Cope: New Study Reveals Surprising Key to Longevity in Older Men
A Boston University study reveals that the effort older men invest in coping with stressors is more crucial to their longevity than the strategies used,…
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Gerontology is the multidisciplinary study of aging and the issues related to it, encompassing the biological, psychological, and social aspects of growing older. This field aims to understand the complex processes that accompany aging, seeking to improve the quality of life and promote healthy aging for the elderly population. Biological gerontology focuses on the physiological changes that occur as individuals age, exploring the mechanisms behind aging and age-related diseases. Psychological gerontology examines the cognitive, emotional, and mental health aspects of aging, including memory, mental health disorders, and well-being. Social gerontology addresses the societal impacts of an aging population, including the roles and relationships of older adults, their economic and social status, and the policies and services needed to support them. Gerontologists work in various settings, including academic research, healthcare, social work, and public policy, aiming to address the challenges and opportunities of an aging society and to develop strategies that enhance the overall well-being and integration of older adults into the community.
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Could Protein Clumps Predict Age-Related Diseases?
Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke introduce a new approach to assess personal risk for age-related diseases. Could measuring protein clumps in our cells become a…
Could Anti-Aging Treatments Be Harming Your Health? New Research Raises Concerns
‘Senescence’ encompasses a variety of processes and cells with both beneficial and detrimental functions—thus, it is not accurate to solely attribute aging to them. The…
New Vitamin D Guidelines: Are You Getting Enough, or Too Much?
New Endocrine Society Guideline recommends vitamin D higher than the recommended daily allowance for children, pregnant people, adults over 75, and adults with prediabetes. Healthy…
Beyond Traditional Targets: New Protein Research Shakes Up Alzheimer’s Treatments
Researchers at Buck have uncovered connections and proposed interventions aimed at addressing the vicious cycle of protein clumping in Alzheimer’s disease and normal aging. Insoluble…
Turning Back Time: Study Links Key Nutrients to Slower Brain Aging
Participants whose brains aged more slowly had a nutrient profile that was similar to that of the Mediterranean diet. Scientists have been extensively researching the…
New Research Reveals That Couples Who Drink Together Live Longer
The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a recent study published in The Gerontologist, Kira…
Rethinking Age: Scientists Uncover Molecular Fingerprint of Biological Aging
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified blood-based markers that are associated with healthy and accelerated aging. These markers can help predict a person’s…
Rare Longevity Mutation Linked to Unexpected Cardiovascular Benefits
A new study suggests that individuals with growth hormone receptor deficiency, also known as Laron syndrome, tend to have lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease…
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…
Unlocking Brain Health Through the Science of Nutrition
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…
How Do We Age? Breakthrough New Probe Sheds Light
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…
Brain Boost: Daily Fiber Supplement Improves Senior Cognition in Just 12 Weeks
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…
According to New USC Research, Following This Diet Reduces Biological Age in Humans
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…
Age Actively, Live Happily: Cambridge Study Finds Key to Better Quality of Life in Seniors
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…
Improved Physical Function – Scientists Discover New Potential Health Benefit of Drinking Coffee or Tea
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…
Dementia Dangers: How Hearing Loss Rewires the Brain
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…
Brewing Smarter: Scientists Discover a Secret Brain Booster in Coffee
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…