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Inequality, pollution, and democracy levels shape how quickly populations age: Study
A groundbreaking international study of 161,981 participants across 40 countries published in Nature Medicine reveals that air pollution, social inequality, and weak democratic institutions substantially accelerate aging. ...
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Higher anticholinergic use linked to faster decline in mobility and strength
Kaiser Permanente Washington scientists report that higher cumulative anticholinergic exposure predicted a faster decline in gait speed and grip strength among older adults.
Osteoporosis treatment could benefit people older than 80
People who are older than 80 should be considered for osteoporosis treatment after a fracture to avoid further risk, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San ...
Jul 12, 2025
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Life expectancy in California has not recovered from COVID drop
Even four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California residents aren't living as long as they used to.
Jul 10, 2025
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People with 'young brains' outlive 'old-brained' peers, scientists find
The candles on a birthday cake don't tell the whole story. As anyone who ever attended a high-school reunion can tell you, some people age faster than others.
Jul 9, 2025
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Lemurs show no age-related inflammation, challenging assumptions about human aging
What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka "inflammaging" in humans? That's the question Elaine Guevara, a biological anthropologist who studies the evolution of life history and aging in primates, set out ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Verbal response time reveals hidden sleepiness in older adults
A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond verbally, can be a marker of sleepiness in older adults. The study, which measured participants' ...
Jul 9, 2025
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2017 to 2024 saw more seniors with prolonged ED length of stay
The proportion of older adults with prolonged emergency department length of stay (LOS) and boarding times increased from 2017 to 2024, according to a research letter published online June 30 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Jul 9, 2025
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Roundworm study identifies proteins that could mediate neuron-glia communication as brain ages
The human brain is comprised of two main types of cells, known as neurons and glia. The first are responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals, while the latter support and protect neurons.
Can psychedelic mushrooms turn back the clock? Study suggests psilocybin preserves telomere length
A compound found in psychedelic mushrooms may have antiaging properties. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, may extend both cellular and organismal ...
Jul 8, 2025
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People diagnosed with dementia are living longer, global study shows
A person diagnosed with dementia has improved survival outcomes in recent years amid significant progress in dementia diagnosis and care, according to a recent multinational study led by a University of Waterloo researcher.
Jul 8, 2025
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It's never too late to start playing an instrument: Playing music may benefit memory in old age, study suggests
Those who are blessed with long lives will eventually experience a decline in cognitive functions, and working memory is particularly susceptible. However, various forms of exercise and activities that flex the brain are ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Health system partnership may help cut senior emergency room visits
An innovative partnership between a health system and local congregations in neighborhoods with high need that provides individual companionship to older adults has found significant reductions in loneliness and a corresponding ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Elderly people with dementia being subjected to violence, abuse and neglect in their own homes
There's a clear downside to the Norwegian policy that encourages allowing elderly people to live at home for as long as possible. Caring for the aging population has been left to worn-out family members.
Jul 8, 2025
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AI-assisted technique can measure and track aging cells
A combination of high-resolution imaging and machine learning, also known as artificial intelligence (AI), can track cells damaged from injury, aging, or disease, and that no longer grow and reproduce normally, a new study ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Aging isn't the same everywhere—why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem
For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fueling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges that idea and could ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Brain stimulation plus coaching helps older adults double daily steps versus coaching alone
A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical activity in older adults and held steady for months. ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Mediterranean or plant-based diets may help reduce risk of chronic constipation in middle- and older-age adults
The incidence of chronic constipation increases as we age. A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers compares five common diets to determine the effectiveness of preventing chronic constipation in middle- and older-age ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Study reveals accurate association between weak handgrip and a host of diseases among over-50s
Researchers have provided robust scientific evidence that ailments like depression, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis, and difficulties performing daily activities are associated ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Too many medicines, too many hospital visits: Study highlights hidden risk for older adults
Inappropriate polypharmacy—the excessive or unnecessary use of multiple medications—is a major driver of emergency hospital admissions among adults aged 65 and over, according to a new study from the University of Bath ...
Jul 3, 2025
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NAD⁺, zombie cells and the battle against premature aging
Did you know that a small molecule called NAD+ plays a critical role in our aging process? A deficiency of this molecule may cause you to age much faster than normal.
Jul 3, 2025
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Community vaccination effort linked to 25% drop in pneumonia-related mortality among the elderly
A research team has evaluated the real-world impact of a community-based pneumococcal vaccination support program for older adults conducted in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Jul 3, 2025
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Mimicking the benefits of exercise with a single molecule
Capital Medical University, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, reports that betaine, a molecule produced in the kidney and enhanced through sustained exercise, operates as a potent inhibitor of inflammatory ...
Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults
When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore balance. Adults aged 65 and older may move their arms more slowly when slipping, which could increase ...
Jul 2, 2025
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