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Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults' health
Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being ...
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Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study.
Jan 20, 2026
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What a bear attack in a remote valley in Nepal tells us about the problem of aging rural communities
Dorje Dundul recently had his foot gnawed by a brown bear—a member of the species Ursus thibetanus, to be precise.
Jan 20, 2026
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Review finds that future vaccine trials must include care home residents
The first review of vaccine trials conducted in care homes concludes that it is "crucial" that future vaccine trials include care home residents.
Jan 20, 2026
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Most elderly cancer patients receive inappropriate drugs until final months, study finds
Analysis of the medical records of 1,269 elderly patients with advanced cancer by researchers at the University of Tsukuba has found that more than 70% were prescribed potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and that ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults
New research suggests that a person's overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.
Jan 19, 2026
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Seniors with dementia being prescribed dangerous mind-altering drugs, study says
Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization, a new study says.
Jan 17, 2026
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Decline in U.S. nursing home capacity since COVID-19: Rural areas hit hardest
Though the U.S. population is aging, nursing home capacity has declined nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this week, one quarter of U.S. counties experienced ...
Jan 16, 2026
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Why a life-threatening sedative is being prescribed more often for seniors
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are often resorted ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew
The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering ...
Jan 15, 2026
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While exploring the cosmos, astronauts also fuel explorations of the biology of aging and cellular resilience
When the four-member crew of Axiom-2 launched into space in May 2023, their 10-day mission was chock full of experiments aimed at understanding human physiology. Results from some of those experiments, now online at Aging ...
Jan 14, 2026
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Death and doctors: New study looks at medical student education on end-of-life care
Doctors encounter death and dying significantly more than most people. It's the price of saving lives and helping people.
Jan 14, 2026
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Getting a grip on aging: Study pinpoints brain region tied to frailty
A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins.
Jan 13, 2026
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Five healthy habits for maintaining independence in your 60s and 70s
Focusing on strength, balance, nutrition, and cognitive health can help ensure a vibrant, independent life as you age, according to Stanford Medicine clinicians.
Jan 13, 2026
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Smart device reminds older adults to take their medication and monitors intake
At 78 years old, Maria has high blood pressure and needs to take seven different medications throughout the day at specific times. Her morning pill should be taken at 8 a.m., but she may forget. If her blood pressure is uncontrolled ...
Jan 13, 2026
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One in four older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization, according to new ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet—and this shift leads to improvements across several key markers related to how the body regulates ...
Jan 12, 2026
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New 'humane intelligence' framework guides safer, more patient-centered AI in older-adult mental health care
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used to identify older adults for services, support people between visits, and guide referrals and care pathways. Yet much AI governance still emphasizes algorithms and infrastructure ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Treasure trove of data on aging now publicly accessible
One of the most important gerontological data sets has been opened to the research community. The data of the Berlin Aging Study (BASE) are accessible via the Research Data Center of the Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID). ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults' medical needs
Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It's been given new life as a homeless shelter for seniors. The Medically Vulnerable People shelter—or MVP shelter, as it's known—is for people 62 and older ...
Jan 12, 2026
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How do health care professionals determine eligibility for medical assistance in dying?
How do health care professionals in Canada assess applicants for medical assistance in dying (MAiD)? A research article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) describes the careful approach currently used to determine ...
Jan 12, 2026
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'The Pitt' informs, educates viewers, study says
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.
Jan 9, 2026
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Older people are more vulnerable in heat waves. Here's why—and how to stay safe
Southeast Australia is enduring a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures rising above 40ºC in many areas.
Jan 8, 2026
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Blood test reveals risk of multimorbidity in older adults
A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases—and how quickly, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Medicine.
Jan 7, 2026
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