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Immunology
Immune resilience identified as key factor in promoting healthy aging
A study published in Aging Cell has identified immune resilience as a key driver of salutogenesis—the active process of promoting health and well-being.
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases
A multi‑institution research team including Columbia, Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins and others, report that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling ...
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Malfunctions in mitochondria found to influence skeletal aging
An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Dr. Bent Brachvogel has examined how mitochondria influence the premature aging of the skeleton. Mitochondria play a key role in the production of energy by way of cellular ...
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Gaps in flu treatment for high-risk adults found in multi-state study
A multi-state study reveals that many high-risk adults diagnosed with influenza (flu) in emergency departments and urgent care centers are not receiving timely antiviral treatment. Researchers found that only slightly more ...
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Mouse study links senescent cells to post-surgical delirium in elderly
A study in mice suggests that senescent cells are at least partially responsible for post-surgical delirium and similar conditions in elderly people—and identifies a combination of drugs that might be able to prevent the ...
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Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging
A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
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Virtual singing brings connection and joy to isolated older adults, study finds
American philosopher and psychologist William James once said, "I don't sing because I'm happy. I'm happy because I sing." Now, a new Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine study has found that even when singing ...
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Middle-aged Americans report higher loneliness than older adults, global study finds
Middle-aged Americans have demonstrated some of the highest levels of loneliness in a new study assessing tens of thousands of 50-to-90-year-olds across 29 countries.
Apr 22, 2025
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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 ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Demand-responsive transport increases elderly daily steps, study finds
In residential areas, where a growing number of older people live, first- and last-mile mobility has become a social problem. Demand-responsive transport (DRT) has the potential to address this social problem. DRT is a mode ...
Apr 21, 2025
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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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