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Being socially active in mid-late life linked to 30–50% lower dementia risk
People who are socially engaged when middle aged and beyond are 30-50% less likely to develop dementia later on, finds a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
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Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes in first year of pandemic
While most aspects of care quality in long-term care homes did not differ in the first year of the pandemic from pre-pandemic levels, a new study shows that the use of antipsychotic drugs increased in all provinces.
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Eat right, live longer: Could a moderate protein diet be the coveted elixir of youth?
As the proverb "You are what you eat" goes, the type of food we consume influences our health and longevity all through our lives. In fact, there is a direct association between age-related nutritional requirements and metabolic ...
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Worried about cataracts? Here's what you need to know
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world, but surgery can restore vision.
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What is avascular necrosis and how does it affect bones?
What happens when the blood supply to your bones is somehow damaged?
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Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life, study finds
Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may serve as an early warning sign for future cognitive decline, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study, which tracked associations between erectile function, ...
May 30, 2023
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Low-flavanol diet drives age-related memory loss, large study finds
A large-scale study led by researchers at Columbia and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard is the first to establish that a diet low in flavanols—nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables—drives age-related memory ...
May 29, 2023
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Over half of eligible aged care residents in Australia are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming
As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the level of COVID circulating. With this comes an increased risk of infection and serious illness.
May 29, 2023
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Study finds brain connectivity, memory improves in older adults after walking
A new University of Maryland School of Public Health study reveals how walking strengthens connections within and between three of the brain's networks, including one associated with Alzheimer's disease, adding to the growing ...
May 25, 2023
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U.S. nursing homes fail to report many serious falls, bedsores: Study
A federal website intended to help people choose a nursing home not only contains inaccurate information, but those inaccuracies appear to be at least partially driven by race, a new study reports.
May 25, 2023
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People who live to be 90+ with superior thinking skills found to be resilient to Alzheimer's pathology in their brains
A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers has discovered that the oldest-old, those who live to be 90+ and have superior cognitive skills, have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients, however, ...
May 24, 2023
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Study finds daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults
Few effective strategies have been shown in randomized clinical trials to improve memory or slow cognitive decline among older adults. Nutritional interventions may play an important role because the brain requires several ...
May 24, 2023
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Study: External factors shape genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer's and heart disease in MLXIPL gene
A new research paper titled "Exogenous exposures shape genetic predisposition to lipids, Alzheimer's, and coronary heart disease in the MLXIPL gene locus" has been published in Aging.
May 24, 2023
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Virtual village can empower vulnerable groups of people
New psychosocial stressors and widespread lifestyle changes resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to depression, isolation, and anxiety. Many studies have explored the impact of the pandemic on the general population's ...
May 24, 2023
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Blood-flow-restricted resistance exercise could help counteract age-related muscle loss
Low-load, blood-flow-restricted resistance exercise (BFRRE), a form of strength training during which a pressure cuff partially restricts blood flow to the target muscle group, has been growing in popularity. New research ...
May 24, 2023
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Logging on for health: More older adults use patient portals, but access and attitudes vary widely
Far more older adults these days log on to secure websites or apps to connect with their health information or have a virtual health care appointment, compared with five years ago, a new poll shows.
May 24, 2023
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Living in an almshouse boosts life expectancy, UK report finds
Living in an almshouse can boost the longevity of its residents by as much as two-and-a-half years compared to their counterparts in the general population, according to a new Bayes Business School report.
May 24, 2023
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Oxygen restriction helps fast-aging lab mice live longer
For the first time, researchers have shown that reduced oxygen intake, or "oxygen restriction," is associated with longer lifespan in lab mice, highlighting its anti-aging potential. Robert Rogers of Massachusetts General ...
May 23, 2023
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Flavonol-rich foods like apples and blackberries can lower chances of developing frailty
Eating plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols can lower your chances of developing frailty.
May 23, 2023
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Brief weekly magnetic muscle therapy improves mobility and lean body mass in older adults
A decline in functional mobility, loss of muscle strength and an increase in body fats are often associated with aging. This trend could potentially be reversed by way of an innovative magnetic muscle therapy pioneered by ...
May 23, 2023
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