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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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Frailty
MeSH tree: C23.550.359
Study links frailty to five-year mortality rate among older women with breast cancer
A new study links changes in frailty, a measure of decreased physiological capacity that leads to fatigue, slow walking, muscle weakness, physical inactivity, and weight loss, to five-year survival rates in older women with ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Improved algorithm for predicting older people's frailty can help doctors intervene earlier
Researchers have successfully improved the Electronic Frailty Index (eFI)—a tool that uses data to predict older patients' risks of living with frailty—so medical professionals can provide holistic care, help to prevent falls, ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Wi-Fi-based technology developed to detect depression in older adults
A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested a new AI model called HOPE which uses Wi-Fi-based motion sensor data to detect depression in older adults without relying on intrusive wearable devices. The research ...
Mar 4, 2025
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New home-based intervention could reduce emergency hospital admissions for older people
A new service aimed at supporting older people who are starting to become frail, could reduce emergency hospital admissions by more than a third and save the NHS money, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Feb 24, 2025
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New frailty measurement tool could help identify vulnerable older adults
Investigators at Mass General Brigham have developed a tool that can identify older adults at increased risk of emergency health care needs, rehospitalization or death. The tool measured patient frailty, an aging-related ...
Feb 21, 2025
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Study examines pros and cons of aggressive blood pressure lowering in older adults
Results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) have supported lower blood pressure targets among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and early ...
Feb 19, 2025
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What's the difference between aging and frailty? One is inevitable—the other is not
Aging is a normal part of the life course. It doesn't matter how many green smoothies you drink, or how many "anti-aging" skin care products you use, you can't stop the aging process.
Feb 12, 2025
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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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Social isolation, loneliness and frailty in older adults have a complex and sometimes mutually reinforcing relationship
A new paper led by a Concordia researcher examines how social isolation, loneliness and frailty affect one another and the bidirectional relationship they exert as an individual gets older.
Nov 14, 2024
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