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New survey shows what people fear most about aging
The U.S. population is getting older fast and many Americans are unsure what aging will look like for them, a new national survey shows.
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Urolithin A nudges aging immune cells toward a youthful profile in 28 days
An international research team focused on aging reports that urolithin A at 1,000 mg per day shifted human immune profiles toward a more naive-like, less exhausted CD8+ state and increased fatty acid oxidation capacity, with ...
Nov 7, 2025
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Family caregivers help detect post-surgery delirium with simple screening tool
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and caregivers can play a critical role in detecting delirium after surgery using a simple tool known as the Family Confusion Assessment ...
Nov 7, 2025
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Palliative care and hospice poll reveals major gaps
A new poll reveals large gaps in older adults' knowledge about two types of care that could help them or their loved ones cope with a major illness or the end of life: palliative care and hospice.
Nov 6, 2025
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Insights from worms could help scientists harness the power of dietary restriction for longevity
The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but the notion of a fountain of youth, or even immortality, has intrigued people for millennia. Yet, some of the more evidence-based methods to increase ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Chaperone-mediated autophagy prevents loss of brown adipose tissue activity during aging
As the body ages, brown adipose tissue activity decreases, fewer calories are burned, and this can contribute to obesity and certain chronic cardiovascular diseases that worsen with age.
Nov 5, 2025
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How gray hair and cancer may be linked
Gray hair is an inevitable hallmark of aging. It's a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.
Nov 5, 2025
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How nursing home residents got caught in the opioid backlash
Since the height of the opioid epidemic, doctors have been prescribing fewer of these medications. A new study from UC San Francisco shows that this trend extends to nursing home residents who may need opioids to manage chronic ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Significant variations in survival times of early onset dementia by clinical subtype
The survival rates of people with early onset dementia—diagnosed before the age of 65—vary considerably by clinical type, but sex, age, family history and co-existing conditions aren't specific risk factors, finds research ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Aged care in rural Australia needs to capitalize on digital health tech
Digital health technologies give health and aged care systems the opportunity to deliver cost savings, efficiencies, stronger safeguards and more seamless connections to other services. A review of digital health adoption ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Even modest amounts of physical activity may slow Alzheimer's disease among at-risk older adults
Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study. In a paper published in Nature Medicine, Mass General Brigham ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Training program delivers resources to reduce social isolation among seniors
Researchers at UConn, Johns Hopkins University, and Brown University have collaborated on a program designed to reduce social isolation impacting homebound older adults.
Nov 3, 2025
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Study breaks new ground on the relationship between the arts and well-being among older adults
A new study led by Dr. Jennifer MacRitchie, Dr. Nicola Pennill, Dr. Christian Morgner, Prof Renee Timmers, and Unforgettable Experiences CEO Victoria Burnip, published in Arts & Health, sheds new light on how participation ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Restoring youthful microvascular function to aging skin
The New York University School of Medicine and collaborators found that capillary-associated macrophages in skin decline with age, weakening microvascular repair and reducing perfusion in mice, with skin restoration possible ...
What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems
Susan Bianco, an 87-year-old from Lancaster, realized she was losing her hearing when she found herself constantly asking her husband to repeat himself. She was also struggling during phone calls and social events.
Oct 31, 2025
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How guided cognitive training may improve brain performance
The University of Texas at Arlington is expanding its research on brain health, focusing on how people navigate their surroundings and remember information. The findings could lead to improved strategies for enhancing brain ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Amino acid supplement may boost exercise benefits for older adults
It is often said that exercise is the best medicine, but for many older adults, it can be a prescription that is increasingly difficult to take. Age-related physical and mental health challenges frequently make regular activity ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Ultra-processed food consumption linked to declines in physical function in older adults
A study published in Nutrients has found that a higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) was not associated with the development of frailty among middle-aged and older adults. However, UPF consumption was associated with ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Immune cell subset reveals biological age beyond chronological years
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Prof. Alon Monsonego had discovered that T helper lymphocytes, a subset of immune cells which regulate immunity, undergo functional changes with age. These changes can indicate the biological ...
Oct 29, 2025
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How age affects vaccine responses and how to make them better
As flu season approaches and public health officials roll out their annual push for vaccination, Allen Institute scientists are learning why vaccines can trigger a weaker response in older adults, around age 65, and what ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Friend interactions help reduce loneliness for dementia caregivers, study finds
Daily interactions with friends, even through something as simple as a text message, may reduce momentary loneliness for caregivers tending to a family member with dementia.
Oct 29, 2025
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New multisociety guidance strengthens infection prevention and control in nursing homes
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Post-Acute ...
Oct 29, 2025
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GLIS model as a predictor of outcomes in older adults with heart failure
With populations aging rapidly worldwide, heart failure has become one of the most pressing medical and social challenges. Older patients face not only a high mortality risk but also losses in muscle strength, mobility, and ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Rapid tooth loss linked to higher risk of death in older people
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had a higher risk of dying, ...
Reducing use of sleep drugs could improve quality of life and longevity in older adults
Millions of older Americans suffering from insomnia regularly use prescription sleep medications, despite the risk of serious side effects—such as falls, broken bones, cognitive impairment and dependence—and warnings ...
Oct 28, 2025
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