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Older adults respond well to immunotherapy despite age-related immune system differences, researchers find
Older adults with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors despite age-related immune system differences, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center ...
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Key enzyme in lipid metabolism linked to immune system aging
Our immune systems weaken as we get older, making fewer cells that fight infection and help us recover from illness and injury. Scientists aren't completely sure why. They may have a better idea now, however, thanks to a ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Global telemedicine therapy for dementia shows benefit in clinical trial
For people living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare, early-onset neurodegenerative dementia that predominantly affects language abilities, something as simple as ordering their favorite meal at a drive-thru can ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Bluetooth-based 'indoor positioning system' could help older adults stay independent
A new Bluetooth-based positioning system could offer health care systems a low-energy, low-cost method of tracking older adults' mobility, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults
Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults over the age of 65 experiencing insomnia symptoms. In a new study, researchers in the Penn State College of Health ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Single-dose vaccine demonstrates sustained efficacy against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease in older adults
Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline have reported that a single dose of the RSV vaccine, Arexvy (RSVPreF3 OA), provides effective protection against respiratory syncytial virus-related lower respiratory tract disease (RSV-LRTD) ...
Supercharged mitochondria spark aging-related blood disorders
As we age, blood stem cells, the essential source of new blood cells in the body, can accumulate genetic mutations. These mutations can give the cells a growth advantage, laying the foundation for developing serious health ...
Apr 16, 2025
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How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test is the single clearest indicator of physical aging
Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be one of the best physical ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Cognitively impaired older drivers less likely to cause a crash when accompanied by a passenger, study finds
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba examined variations in the likelihood of older drivers causing traffic crashes based on the presence of a passenger, utilizing nationwide traffic crash data between 2014 and 2020. ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Off the road: One in four seniors quit driving due to sight issues
Older drivers with vision impairment are dramatically more likely to stop driving or avoid challenging road conditions—with severe cases four times more likely to give up driving altogether, a national University of Michigan ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Europe's elderly need migrant caregivers—whether we like it or not
Who will care for your aging relatives when you can't? It's a question that many families in Europe are having to answer, as demographic changes caused by Europe's aging populations become more deeply embedded.
Apr 16, 2025
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New study finds no evidence technology causes 'digital dementia' in older people
In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Mediterranean diet and exercise may slow bone loss in aging women
A three-year lifestyle intervention based on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity helped mitigate age-related bone mineral density loss in older women with metabolic syndrome, according to ...
Technology use by older adults linked to reduced dementia risk
As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have asked the question: Is there a correlation between digital technology use and an increased risk of ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Being married linked to increased risk of dementia—new study
Would you believe me if I told you that staying single or ending your marriage could lower your odds of getting dementia? A new study led by researchers at Florida State University somewhat shockingly suggests that unmarried ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Falls prevention: Call for review of antidepressant medication use in aged care homes
Psychotropic medicines commonly prescribed for older people in aged care homes to treat mental health conditions need to be reviewed because they may cause loss of balance and lead to unnecessary falls and injuries, researchers ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Social isolation linked to poor diet in older women
A new UBC study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality.
Apr 11, 2025
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Does financial literacy decline with age?
Older adults with declining financial and health literacy are at risk of making mistakes that could significantly impact their well-being. They could, for instance, make wrong decisions on when to claim Social Security payments, ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Patients' experience of health care should be a greater part of assessing quality, says researcher
Everyone wants good quality health care, but what exactly is quality and how do you measure it? Is it to do with the waiting time for home care services? Or how many nursing home residents have had medical supervision in ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Early Parkinson's symptoms often mistaken for normal aging
Parkinson's disease is often seen as a condition that primarily affects older adults. In reality, it can impact people at any age, with 10–20% of cases appearing before the age of 50, and about half of those are diagnosed ...
Apr 9, 2025
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A better understanding of 'active life expectancy' in older adults
Most older adults prioritize retaining the ability to bathe, dress, walk, and perform household tasks independently as they age. Yet much is yet to be understood about the causes of disability among this age group. In a new ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Hearing loss linked to heightened heart failure risk
Hearing loss is linked to a heightened risk of developing heart failure, with the psychological distress caused by the impairment taking a key role in the observed association, finds a large long-term study, published online ...
Apr 8, 2025
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It's not just about hearing: Why getting help for hearing loss is also a psychological journey
When people think about hearing loss, they picture someone turning up the TV too loud or saying "what?" a lot. But what I've learned in more than 20 years as an audiologist is that hearing loss is rarely just about the ears.
Apr 8, 2025
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Poor chewing ability linked to increased risk of malnutrition in older adults
Older individuals who struggle to chew hard food have a higher risk of becoming malnourished or experiencing significant weight loss over time. This is shown in a new Swedish population-based study by researchers at Karolinska ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Home care cooperatives offer solution to caregiver crisis for the elderly
Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans, a new study suggests. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, found that participants in cooperatives experienced ...
Apr 7, 2025
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