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Higher adolescent BMI linked to faster biological aging decades later
A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that a high adolescent body mass index (BMI) may be linked to accelerated biological aging in adulthood. The findings, published ...
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U.S. alcohol use falls for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic but remains above pre-pandemic levels
Alcohol use among U.S. adults has fallen for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, though rates remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Keck Medicine of USC study published in Annals of Internal ...
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Government-owned aged care homes linked to fewer hospital visits in Australia
Experts have raised concerns about a gradual shift in ownership and management models in Australia's aged care facilities—and the subsequent impact this has on the quality of care and resident health outcomes.
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Survey: Older adults have strong interest in dementia vaccine
A large majority of older adults say they would be interested in receiving a vaccine that would significantly reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
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Can nutrients in our foods mimic calorie restriction and increase our healthspan?
Scroll through social media and you will soon encounter advice about living longer, from fasting plans and supplements to elaborate daily routines. Yet reaching an advanced age tells us little about how healthy or independent ...
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Dementia survey finds caregivers overwhelmed as one-third provide 70 hours of care
New national survey findings show that while many Australians living with dementia report positive well-being and support from family and friends, the pathway to diagnosis can be complex and support services can be difficult ...
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Study reveals surprising cause of immune challenges in people with Down syndrome
Getting sick can look very different for people with Down syndrome (DS); illnesses that are mild for most people may lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization or the need for intensive care.
Sep 20, 2026
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Sharper reasoning skills in teen years tied to lower dementia risk later in life
Could the way we think in our 20s offer clues about our risk of dementia decades later? Large population studies suggest that people who perform better on thinking ability tests in adolescence or young adulthood are less ...
Salivary cortisol patterns linked to cognitive decline over 11 years
In a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, an irregular pattern and consistently higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva were associated with cognitive decline later in life. Black participants ...
Sep 20, 2026
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One-third of older adults with cognitive disorders are taking prescription drugs that could harm them
Adults 65 and older with cognitive disorders such as dementia are more likely to suffer negative effects from drugs that treat central nervous system conditions, including anxiety, sleep problems and psychosis. This means ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Why does your brain mix up memories? New study examines how memories are misplaced in your brain's filing cabinets
Old age and forgetfulness seem to go hand in hand. But my colleagues and I found that memories actually become less precise, not entirely forgotten. Our study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, shows how the brain ...
Sep 20, 2026
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Personalized programs to prevent falls may make no difference
Personalized programs designed to reduce falls in older people may make no difference to how often people fall, according to the most comprehensive research review to date.
Sep 20, 2026
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Creatine may preserve muscle during weight loss while boosting strength
Creatine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for building muscle, boosting performance and supporting healthy aging. New research from Texas A&M University suggests its potential benefits may be especially ...
Sep 19, 2026
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Higher physical activity may prevent more type 2 diabetes cases among older adults
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2), suggests that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Common eye disease can cause hallucinations, but few people know it
Seeing people, flowers or patterns that aren't really there can be frightening. But for people with serious vision loss, these visions are often a known and harmless side effect, experts say.
Sep 18, 2026
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People exposed to more polluted air may face higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts
People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop glaucoma and cataracts, according to a large study presented at the 44th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive ...
Sep 18, 2026
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Clinical physical exercise trial finds changes in mood and new neuron production
A new clinical trial led by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience has found that exercise has a significant effect on mood and lab-based measures of new brain cell formation in healthy middle-aged ...
Sep 17, 2026
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The aging brain is not declining. It's adapting, say researchers
The aging brain is often viewed through a lens of cognitive decline, with older adults seen as compensating for their fading memory. New research in Perspectives on Psychological Science challenges that view. Drawing evidence ...
Sep 17, 2026
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Many dementia patients don't report their diagnosis, study finds
Most research on the diagnosis of dementia focuses on people who are never diagnosed. But in a new study, Yale researchers look at the other side: people who have been diagnosed but do not know it or do not acknowledge it.
Sep 17, 2026
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New way to assess pace of aging could accelerate anti-aging breakthroughs
Twelve candidate indicators, based on studies in mice, could make developing anti-aging interventions faster—while offering new insights into age-related diseases.
Sep 17, 2026
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Osteoporosis fractures fall by 94% in small first-in-human stem cell trial
Somewhere in the world, a woman over 50 will have fractured a bone by the time you finish reading this sentence due to osteoporosis, a silent bone disease that can weaken the structural integrity of the skeletal system and ...
Healthy eating linked to slower biological aging—but there is no single 'best' diet
A study by DZNE finds that healthy eating is associated with slower biological aging—and that there is more than one way to eat healthily. The researchers examined 10 dietary patterns considered healthy, including the Mediterranean, ...
Sep 16, 2026
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AI estimates retinal age, revealing sex-specific aging patterns and links to disease risk
A team from the Department of Computational Biology at the University of Lausanne has developed an artificial intelligence model capable of estimating a person's retinal age from a simple photograph of the back of the eye. ...
Sep 16, 2026
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New dementia warning sign is hiding in our muscles
Losing muscle as we age could be an important warning sign for dementia, according to new Curtin University research. Researchers analyzed more than 80 studies examining the links between body weight, body fat, muscle health ...
Sep 16, 2026
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