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Web-based mindfulness intervention improves memory and attention in the elderly, finds study
A research team assessed both short and long-term cognitive, psychological and physiological outcomes of an adapted eight-week mindfulness-based intervention in a group of healthy older adults. The findings, published in ...
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Neuroscientists find integrity of white brain matter in superagers does not deteriorate, explains sharp memory
A team of neuroscientists from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheimer Center, both in Spain, has found that so-called superagers maintain memory as they grow older because they do not experience ...
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Research reports on senescent characteristics of human corneal endothelial cells upon UV-A exposure
A new research paper titled "Senescent characteristics of human corneal endothelial cells upon ultraviolet-A exposure" has been published on the cover of Aging.
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New clinical practice guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for age-related hearing loss
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has published "Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss" in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice ...
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UK survey finds 65% of adults are worried about access to palliative care
A survey commissioned by King's College London, and carried out by YouGov, has found that 65% of people across the U.K. are worried about access to palliative and end of life care, and 41% think there is too little NHS resource ...
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International study finds loneliness grows as we age
Loneliness in adulthood follows a U-shaped pattern: it's higher in younger and older adulthood, and lowest during middle adulthood, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study that examined nine longitudinal studies from around ...
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Laws requiring doctors to report a dementia diagnosis to the DMV may backfire
Some states require that physicians report a diagnosis of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, to the DMV. A new study suggests these mandates may have unintended consequences.
Apr 29, 2024
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Brain function of older adults catching up with younger generations, finds study
According to research by Nottingham Trent University, the brain function of older generations is improving, with the gap between old and young healthy adults lessening.
Apr 29, 2024
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Researchers suggest expanding health equity by including nursing home residents in clinical trials
Clinical trials are constantly being designed and study participants enrolled to determine if medical treatments and therapies are safe and effective. Much has been written about the importance of including diverse populations ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Why women caregivers need more support to manage their responsibilities and well-being
In societies worldwide, women are frequently expected to assume the role of primary caregivers, and too often, that means putting the well-being of others before their own. This expectation transcends cultural boundaries ...
Apr 29, 2024
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New research sheds light on the weakening immune response observed in older adults
A fully functioning immune system is essential to help the body maintain good health, and macrophages play a critical role in maintaining robust immune responses against infections.
Apr 26, 2024
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How does aging start? Scientists explain how IgG antibodies are a driving factor
Aging, a phenomenon that affects every individual, is a natural part of the human condition but one that often induces anxiety. These feelings are paired with health conditions and illnesses that accompany the aging process, ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Study: Type of surgery and risk level have significant impact on complications and death in elderly patients
Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds
Nursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 24, 2024
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Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults
Social isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although the biological mechanisms of this association are not well understood.
Apr 24, 2024
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Research highlights role of faith spaces in supporting healthy aging
A team of researchers from The University of Manchester has spent the last 18 months examining how faith spaces in Greater Manchester support different groups of older people within their communities.
Apr 24, 2024
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Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers
It's one of the inescapable realities of aging: The older we get, the slower we tend to move—whether we're walking around the block or just reaching for the remote control.
Apr 23, 2024
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Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis
A new research paper was published in Aging titled, "The coupling between healthspan and lifespan in Caenorhabditis depends on complex interactions between compound intervention and genetic background."
Apr 23, 2024
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Antihypertensive meds initiation linked to fractures in nursing home seniors
For longer-term nursing home residents, initiation of antihypertensive medication is associated with an increased risk for fractures and falls, according to a study published online April 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Apr 23, 2024
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Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
Apr 23, 2024
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