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Mammograms after age 75: Study suggests regular screening may save lives
For women aged 40 to 74, a mammogram every year or every other year is the standard recommendation in screening for breast cancer. Regular mammograms reduce the risk of late-stage breast cancer and improve breast cancer survival ...
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
How pets enrich the lives of the elderly
The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older, according to the ...
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Older adults benefit from exercising with people in their local area, study finds
Mid and older life adults are choosing to exercise with people of the same age who they live near to and see often, regardless of the quality or quantity of those relationships, according to new research.
May 8, 2025
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Biological age can predict cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality
Looking at your biological age—how old your body really is—can give a clearer picture of your heart disease risk than traditional tools alone. This finding comes from a newly published multicenter study conducted in collaboration ...
May 8, 2025
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Are you curious? It might help you stay sharp as you age and protect against Alzheimer's
What is the trick to aging successfully? If you're curious about learning the answer, you might already be on the right track, according to an international team of psychologists including several from UCLA.
May 7, 2025
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Klotho: A protein that promotes healthy aging and improves longevity
An international study led by the Institut de Neurociències at the UAB (INc-UAB) has shown that increasing levels of the Klotho protein in mice extends lifespan and improves both physical and cognitive health when aging.
May 7, 2025
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Dementia rates in China are rising disproportionately, study finds
The burden of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in China is higher than in most countries and increasing at a faster rate than the global average, according to a new study published in PLOS One by Siyu Liu and Daoying ...
May 7, 2025
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Metformin may improve strength and mobility for geriatric men with functional disabilities
Metformin, touted as the world's most used anti-diabetic drug, has the potential to improve old age disabilities, such as muscle weakness and poor physical performance, according to University of Sharjah researchers.
May 7, 2025
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Risk groups for type 2 diabetes can also be identified at an older age
A recent study provides evidence that in people without diabetes, six risk groups for cardiometabolic complications previously identified in middle-aged people can also be identified in older people. In cooperation with Helmholtz ...
May 7, 2025
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Global burden of atopic dermatitis in older adults is considerable
The global burden of atopic dermatitis (AD) in older adults is considerable and is expected to continue increasing to 2050, according to a study published online April 1 in Frontiers in Public Health.
May 7, 2025
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Study finds significant gaps in NHS care for patients who are deaf or have hearing loss
A majority of individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss face significant communication barriers when accessing care through the National Health Service (NHS), with nearly two-thirds of patients missing half or more of ...
May 7, 2025
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Emergency rooms adapting to the needs of older adults
A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse.
May 7, 2025
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Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
May 6, 2025
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HDAC11 protein deficiency improves muscle function and regeneration during aging
A new study has identified the HDAC11 protein, an enzyme involved in cellular regulation, as a new potential therapeutic target for the treatment of sarcopenia.
May 6, 2025
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New paper addresses ethical implications of long-term care, prioritizing quality and safety
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a new paper addressing the challenges and ethical implications of current long-term care services and business models, calling for more research into meeting vulnerable ...
May 6, 2025
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Health assessment tool gauges body's biological age better than current methods
A novel health-assessment tool uses eight metrics derived from a person's physical exam and routine lab tests to characterize biological age. It may be able to predict a person's risk of disability and death better than current ...
May 5, 2025
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Older adults are acquiring HIV, but prevention focuses on young people
Prevention and treatment campaigns are not adequately targeting the particular needs of the 50+ year age group. Indeed, between 2000 and 2016, the number of adults aged 50 years and older living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa ...
May 5, 2025
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Age-related brain changes linked to declining exercise habits after 49, research suggests
It's well-established that as we age, we tend to be less active. Conventional wisdom points to loss of muscle mass, strength and issues of mobility as reasons physical activity declines later in life.
May 5, 2025
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Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier aging
Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy aging, new research has found.
May 5, 2025
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How older people are affected by caring for a loved one
Researchers from Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with National Family Care Competence Center (Nka), recently sent out a survey ...
May 5, 2025
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Age-related biological changes cause tumors to spread
In a preclinical study, Cedars-Sinai investigators have demonstrated how age-related changes to cells surrounding a tumor make melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, more likely to spread in patients aged 70 and older. Their study, ...
May 5, 2025
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The age-old problem of long-term care
Caring well for the elderly is a familiar challenge. Some elderly people need close medical attention in facilities; others struggle with reduced capabilities while not wanting to leave their homes. For families, finding ...
May 5, 2025
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Time to trash your supplements? Low levels of NAD⁺ may not drive aging
In his recent Netflix documentary, Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, tech millionaire Bryan Johnson reveals that he includes NAD precursors in his expansive supplement routine, totaling more than 50 pills a day.
May 1, 2025
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Wealth, wellness and well-being: Why healthier aging isn't just about personal choices
We've all heard it before: eat your five-a-day, and try to get some exercise. It's advice that's simple in theory, yet in practice, not everyone is able to follow it. So what's standing in the way?
May 1, 2025
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Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care
Whether they're counting on Medicare to pay for something it doesn't currently pay for, thinking they can deal with the issue later, or thinking they won't need it at all, a new poll reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation ...
May 1, 2025
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