Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke introduce a new approach to assess personal risk for age-related…
Browsing: Gerontology
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.
‘Senescence’ encompasses a variety of processes and cells with both beneficial and detrimental functions—thus, it…
New Endocrine Society Guideline recommends vitamin D higher than the recommended daily allowance for children,…
Researchers at Buck have uncovered connections and proposed interventions aimed at addressing the vicious cycle…
Participants whose brains aged more slowly had a nutrient profile that was similar to that…
The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan…
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified blood-based markers that are associated with healthy…
A new study suggests that individuals with growth hormone receptor deficiency, also known as Laron…
Increases in life expectancy and later retirement could explain the shift in public perception of…
Nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining brain health in older adults, with the MIND…
New research helps to understand the aging process better and develop new strategies to reverse…
Daily fiber supplements enhance brain function in seniors without affecting muscle strength, promising a simple…
Research from USC demonstrates that periodic adherence to a diet that simulates fasting can lower…
A study conducted by the University of Cambridge involving nearly 1,500 adults over 60 years…
Consumption of coffee and tea during middle age may be linked to a lower chance…
Increased dementia risk associated with hearing impairment may come from compensatory brain changes. Hearing loss…
Recent research has increasingly focused on finding natural compounds that can counteract age-related cognitive decline…
Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty…