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Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase ...
Dec 25, 2024
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Newly discovered mechanism reveals NAD's role in aging and disease
UiB researchers are behind a new discovery that tells us how associated neurodegenerative diseases might develop. At the center of this discovery stands a molecule called NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. The results ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Unclogging the immune system: Scientists use immunotherapy to remove aging cell buildup
Whenever a sink overflows, the flooding is usually caused by a blockage that has built up in the drains. Similarly, as we age, our bodies are flooded by aging, or senescent cells, which have stopped dividing but, instead ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Peptide-based eye drops show promise in treating age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects. Dry AMD accounts for ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Loneliness, a year-round health issue for older adults, can be exacerbated during the holidays
While loneliness is a year-round problem for older adults, it can be exacerbated during the holiday season as the air resounds with the sights, sounds and smells of celebration when many older adults are missing the social ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?
Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centenarian from Chelmsford, England, reports.
Dec 21, 2024
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Older age linked to increased complications after breast reconstruction
For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the journal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Dec 20, 2024
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Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults
A study from the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults in England when compared to previous generations.
Dec 19, 2024
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Life expectancy increased from 2022 to 2023, reaching 78.4 years
Life expectancy in the United States increased in 2023, reaching 78.4 years, while drug overdose mortality decreased from 2022 to 2023, according to two December data briefs published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Dec 19, 2024
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Nucleic acid drug iSN40 shows promise for osteoporosis treatment
Osteoporosis, characterized by an imbalance in bone remodeling, is a growing health concern worldwide. Previous research has highlighted the role of osteogenic CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (iSN40) in promoting osteoblast differentiation ...
Dec 19, 2024
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AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate artificial intelligence-based aging clocks, which predict health and ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Good news for seniors: Study finds antibiotics not linked to dementia
For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology.
Dec 18, 2024
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Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you think
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast's Thompson Institute has found a relationship between lifestyle choices that affect dementia risk and early signs of aging in the brain.
Dec 18, 2024
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RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) among adults aged 60 years or older, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in JAMA ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Having more chronic conditions may increase older adults' risk of declining kidney function
Older adults with multiple chronic conditions may face a high risk of kidney function decline, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Dec 18, 2024
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COVID-19 saw more residents transfer to Canadian long-term care on 'inappropriate' antipsychotics
A disproportionately high number of people admitted to long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic's first year were on antipsychotic medications, recently published Brock-led research has found.
Dec 17, 2024
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Cancer one of top conditions to consider among older men with fatigue
Cancer is one of the four most likely conditions for clinicians to consider in older men who go to their GP with new-onset fatigue, a study led by UCL researchers has found.
Dec 16, 2024
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Q&A: Researcher discusses studying ovaries to understand how we all age
Ovaries are the fastest aging organ in the body, but the least studied organ in aging research.
Dec 16, 2024
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Some aging cells heal wounds, others cause harm: Study shows how to distinguish between the two
Lengthening life by eliminating old, inflammatory cells is a tantalizing idea, but anti-aging researchers suspect it's oversimplified. Now, University of Connecticut researchers confirm in an article published in the Nov. ...
Dec 13, 2024
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Study finds women are less likely than men to use mobility aids despite greater need
Though the prevalence of disability continues to rise among the over fifties, many people do not have access to the mobility aids—such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs—that are essential for maintaining independence ...
Dec 13, 2024
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You can't remember what you can't hear: The hearing loss, brain-health link
Humans by nature are social. People enjoy being with others, sharing stories, laughing at a joke, dancing to a favorite song, greeting a neighbor, discussing concerns or offering consolation. These connections, whether close ...
Dec 13, 2024
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Researcher focuses on cognitive decline in older refugee populations in the US
When Katherine Kitchens was completing her master's degree in social work at UT Arlington, she participated in an advanced field placement at a community clinic that provided primary health care services to families in need. ...
Dec 13, 2024
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Neighborhood disadvantage and mortality: Evaluating the association
Living in a neighborhood with high unemployment rates, poor housing, low school quality, or poverty has been shown to have significant implications for residents' health and well-being. Yet, little is known about the impact ...
Dec 13, 2024
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Poll reveals role of close friendships in older adults' health
Whether they're lifelong buddies or recently connected, close to home or miles away, a new poll shows the key role that friends play in the lives and well-being of adults aged 50 and older.
Dec 12, 2024
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