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A missing protein may hold key to rejuvenating aging blood cells
As our hair goes gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular, the stem cells that become blood or immune cells can develop mutations, potentially leading to cancers or other dysfunctions.
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The brain may not be a muscle, but it still needs exercise
As we age, keeping our bodies active helps us stay healthier for longer and protects against chronic disease. We can also exercise our brains to prevent age-related mental decline with activities like reading aloud, writing ...
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Lending a hand to close friends boosts daily mood in older adults
Providing practical help to a close friend—such as picking up medication, cooking a meal or helping with household chores—may be linked to a more positive mood among older adults in daily life.
Oct 15, 2025
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Internal migrants in the U.S. age with fewer disabilities, study finds
A groundbreaking study analyzing data from over 5 million older Americans has found that those who migrate within the U.S. have significantly better health outcomes than those who remain in their birth state, offering compelling ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Positive views on aging may lead to healthier, more active lifestyles, new study finds
Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about aging are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.
Oct 15, 2025
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Intranasal insulin shows promise for faster delirium recovery in older adults
Delirium affects many hospitalized older Australians, and while it can have many complications, treatments are limited. However, researchers have identified intranasal insulin as a potential new treatment that leads to a ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Glycation-lowering compounds curb hunger, lower insulin resistance and extend lifespan in mice
The same chemical reaction that makes a piece of freshly toasted bread delicious also happens in our bodies, with far less appetizing consequences. We're talking about the Maillard reaction, where sugars react with protein ...
Oct 14, 2025
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International study challenges age-based treatment decisions in leukemia
An international study conducted by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology and the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cooperative Group reveals that age-based classifications in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may ...
Oct 14, 2025
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Common hospice medications linked to higher risk of death in people with dementia
Hospice care aims to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to patients at the end of life. Yet for the growing number of Americans with dementia who enter hospice, their course is often long and unpredictable—making it especially ...
Oct 14, 2025
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Quitting smoking, even late in life, linked to slower cognitive decline
Quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.
Oct 13, 2025
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Study tests the effect of slow-tempo relaxing music to address delirium in critically ill older adults
A multi-center randomized controlled trial with critically ill adults aged 50 years and older admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) found that twice-daily slow-tempo music (60 to 80 beats per minute) did not shorten the ...
Oct 13, 2025
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Two-dose recombinant shingles vaccine found to be effective even accounting for prior receipt of live shingles vaccine
A target trial emulation was conducted to assess the effectiveness of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) accounting for prior receipt of live zoster vaccine (ZVL) and immunocompetence.
Oct 13, 2025
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Can friendship keep you young? Scientists say your social life might slow aging
I recently heard Professor Luigi Ferrucci, an expert on aging, speak at my local university's medical school. One line really stuck with me: "The next great step in aging science will be understanding how lifestyle factors ...
Oct 13, 2025
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Non-English primary language may raise risk of delirium after surgery, study finds
Older patients who primarily speak a language other than English may face a greater risk of developing delirium after surgery in U.S. hospitals, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting. ...
Oct 12, 2025
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Adults 65 years and older not immune to the opioid epidemic, study finds
Overdose deaths in adults age 65 and older from fentanyl mixed with stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, have surged 9,000% in the past eight years, matching rates found among younger adults, according to research ...
Oct 11, 2025
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Researchers elucidate aging mechanisms and identify a biomarker for aging and overall health status
Aging is a systemic process that affects the entire body. Visible external signs of aging usually correspond to evidence of equivalent aging in the functioning of the internal organs. This indicates that skin cells age in ...
Oct 10, 2025
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Housing type linked to cardiovascular death risk in older adults
A 6-year cohort study conducted by researchers from Japan, comprising nearly 39,000 older adults found that people living in rental flats and owner-occupied detached houses face higher risks of cardiovascular death compared ...
Oct 10, 2025
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Genetic study identifies key variants linked to healthy aging and intrinsic capacity
New research from the University of Adelaide has explored the genomic links within the index used to measure healthy aging—intrinsic capacity (IC), paving the way for potential targeted interventions.
Oct 10, 2025
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Regular cannabis use poses risks to those over 65, experts caution
As more people explore marijuana for medical use, Stanford Medicine scientists warn that older adults should be particularly mindful of potential health concerns.
Oct 10, 2025
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Study finds tailored exercise program feasible for adults over 80 with osteoarthritis
A new NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise program for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and other long term health conditions is both practical and acceptable, paving the way for ...
Oct 9, 2025
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Physical exercise can 'train' the immune system
In addition to strengthening the muscles, lungs, and heart, regular physical exercise also strengthens the immune system. This finding comes from a study of older adults with a history of endurance training, which involves ...
Oct 8, 2025
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Pain and antidepressant drug combo linked to increased seizure risk in older adults
When older adults living in nursing homes are prescribed the pain medicine tramadol alongside certain antidepressants, their risk of seizures may go up, according to a study published in Neurology. While this study found ...
Oct 8, 2025
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Prior incarceration could contribute to poor health later in life
A recent analysis reveals that older adults with prior incarceration report worse physical and mental health than their peers, even if they were incarcerated in the distant past. The findings are published in the Journal ...
Oct 8, 2025
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Debunking the link between calcium supplements and dementia
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University and the University of Western Australia has found no evidence that calcium monotherapy increases the long-term risk for dementia, helping to dispel previous ...
Oct 7, 2025
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What matters most to senior citizens? Not what you might think
You might expect that senior citizens treated at walk-in care clinics would say what matters most to them is their health.
Oct 7, 2025
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