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New research sheds light on the weakening immune response observed in older adults
A fully functioning immune system is essential to help the body maintain good health, and macrophages play a critical role in maintaining robust immune responses against infections.
Apr 26, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
How does aging start? Scientists explain how IgG antibodies are a driving factor
Aging, a phenomenon that affects every individual, is a natural part of the human condition but one that often induces anxiety. These feelings are paired with health conditions and illnesses that accompany the aging process, ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Study: Type of surgery and risk level have significant impact on complications and death in elderly patients
Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds
Nursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 24, 2024
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Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults
Social isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although the biological mechanisms of this association are not well understood.
Apr 24, 2024
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Research highlights role of faith spaces in supporting healthy aging
A team of researchers from The University of Manchester has spent the last 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities.
Apr 24, 2024
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Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers
It's one of the inescapable realities of aging: The older we get, the slower we tend to move—whether we're walking around the block or just reaching for the remote control.
Apr 23, 2024
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Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis
A new research paper was published in Aging titled, "The coupling between healthspan and lifespan in Caenorhabditis depends on complex interactions between compound intervention and genetic background."
Apr 23, 2024
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Antihypertensive meds initiation linked to fractures in nursing home seniors
For longer-term nursing home residents, initiation of antihypertensive medication is associated with an increased risk for fractures and falls, according to a study published online April 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Apr 23, 2024
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Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
Apr 23, 2024
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Modified sports can keep older adults playing
Modified sports with shorter game times and more focus on fun than winning could prove key to encouraging older Australians to play sport and keep fit.
Apr 23, 2024
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International collaboration produces a comprehensive atlas of human skeletal muscle aging
In a world with rapidly aging societies, there's a need for a detailed understanding of the cause and progression of diseases associated with aging. Skeletal muscle is the key motor system in the human body and plays a pivotal ...
Apr 22, 2024
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People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds
Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.
Apr 22, 2024
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Delirium ID toolkit boosts caregiver knowledge to prevent, manage the condition
Caregivers involved in a world-first pilot study have endorsed an online tool for assessing delirium which gives them a key role in the management of loved ones affected by the confused mental state.
Apr 22, 2024
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Study shows TP53INP2 protein could provide new way to combat muscle loss during aging
Sarcopenia is a common disorder in older people, characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and function, a condition that can significantly affect quality of life and increase the risk of falls, injury and dependency. ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Nearly 1 in 5 older adults in central Ohio report not being prepared for emergencies, such as extreme weather events, or not knowing if they are ready.
Apr 19, 2024
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Cancer is a disease of aging, but studies of older adults sorely lacking, review suggests
A systemic review of the current body of research shows that investigators have inadequately addressed the intersection of aging, health disparities, and cancer outcomes among older adults. This is the conclusion of a paper ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Calorie restriction study reveals complexities in how diet impacts aging
Penn State researchers may have uncovered another layer of complexity in the mystery of how diet impacts aging. A new study led by researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development examined how a person's ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Study finds ChatGPT shows promise as medication management tool, could help improve geriatric health care
Polypharmacy, or the concurrent use of five or more medications, is common in older adults and increases the risk of adverse drug interactions. While deprescribing unnecessary drugs can combat this risk, the decision-making ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Older adults with diabetes experienced functional decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, research finds
Researchers found that approximately one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes and no pre-pandemic functional limitations developed functional limitations for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Functional ...
Apr 17, 2024
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