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Novel mechanism for targeting bone marrow adipocytes to prevent bone loss
Bone marrow adipocytes (BMAds) are situated within the bone microenvironment, in close proximity to bone cells, vascular structures, and hematopoietic tissues. The shift of bone marrow stromal/stem cells (BMSCs) lineage towards ...
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Most Australian aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.
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Researchers find better way to detect when older adults fall at home
When older adults fall at home, every second counts—especially when they are alone.
Jun 27, 2024
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CDC strengthens RSV vaccine advice for those over 75
In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all Americans aged 75 and older get an RSV vaccine before fall arrives.
Jun 27, 2024
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Gardening linked to improved thinking skills in older age
A new study has examined the lifestyles of hundreds of older adults and found that those who spent time gardening had better cognitive function in later life than those who did not.
Jun 26, 2024
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Older women are different than older men: Their health is woefully understudied
Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically-important information about how to best manage their health.
Jun 26, 2024
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A mobile app to discover green routes and promote healthy aging
The aim of the citizen science project Every Walk You Take, promoted by a team from the University of Barcelona, is to promote active and healthy aging of citizens through a new mobile application that shows walking routes ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Got prunes? They may preserve bone density and strength in older women
Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings, published in Osteoporosis ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Associations of childhood, adolescence, and midlife cognitive function with DNA methylation age acceleration in midlife
A new research paper titled "Associations of childhood, adolescence, and midlife cognitive function with DNA methylation age acceleration in midlife" has been published in Aging.
Jun 25, 2024
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Study challenges ED protocols for geriatric head injuries and blood thinners
Falls are the most common cause of injury among adults 65 and older in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, more than 14 million older adults (one in four) report ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Finding joy in caregiving: Baby boomers find purpose in shopping for those they look after
Canada is on the verge of becoming a "super-aged" nation—a term that refers to nations where 21 percent or more of the population is aged 65 or older. At present, Japan, Italy, Finland and Germany all meet this criteria, ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Chronic loneliness may increase stroke risk among older adults
Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults' risk of stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Jun 24, 2024
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Researchers develop program to improve quality of care, reduce avoidable hospitalizations in nursing homes
A researcher at the University of Missouri has developed a program that improves the quality of care and reduces avoidable hospitalizations in nursing homes—saving Missouri nursing homes and Medicare millions of dollars ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Bank statements reveal clues to excessive spending and cognitive decline
Early memory loss has been linked to wealth loss, but research has mostly focused on investments. Four years ago, clinical geropsychologist Peter Lichtenberg, Ph.D., wondered what clues might be found in an older person's ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Older Americans in senior housing have better health than those living at home, study finds
Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.
Jun 24, 2024
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Activating a molecular target reverses multiple hallmarks of aging, new study demonstrates
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that therapeutically restoring "youthful" levels of a specific subunit of the telomerase enzyme can significantly reduce the signs and symptoms ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Data analysis shows that adopting therapeutic changes can lead to longer lifespan
A combined team of longevity specialists, gerontologists and biochemists from Singapore General Hospital, National University of Singapore and Yale-NUS College, Singapore, has found that people who take appropriate steps ...
Empowering older adults: Wearable tech made easier with personalized support
A new review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that community-dwelling older adults are more likely to continue using wearable monitoring devices (WMDs), like trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches, if they ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies
According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50–80 years old report experiencing at least one form of ageism from other people. Internalized ageism is when a person believes ageist ideas ...
Jun 21, 2024
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