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How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults

How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Matthias Zomer from PexelsFor the first time, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have studied how work, volunteering and leisure activities affect

How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Matthias Zomer from PexelsFor the first time, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have studied how work, volunteering and leisure activities affect
Rising pollen levels linked to increased mortality in older adults

Rising pollen levels linked to increased mortality in older adults

Rising pollen levels linked to increased mortality in older adultsby Kim North Shine,University of MichiganCredit: AI-generated imageAs climate change intensifies pollen seasons across the count

Rising pollen levels linked to increased mortality in older adults

Rising pollen levels linked to increased mortality in older adultsby Kim North Shine,University of MichiganCredit: AI-generated imageAs climate change intensifies pollen seasons across the count
Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia

Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children with ach

Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children with ach
Quality indicators for palliative care established

Quality indicators for palliative care established

by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated

Quality indicators for palliative care established

by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPalliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated
RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adultsby Elana GotkineRespiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective against RSV-related lower respiratory

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adults

RSVpreF vaccine found effective in preventing severe RSV in older adultsby Elana GotkineRespiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination is effective against RSV-related lower respiratory
Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults

Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study from the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health reveals signifi

Study finds slowing of age-related declines in older adults

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study from the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health reveals signifi
Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

by Holger Cramer,The ConversationCredit: Mikhail Nilov from PexelsYoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centena

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

by Holger Cramer,The ConversationCredit: Mikhail Nilov from PexelsYoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centena
AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a compre

AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a compre
Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults' health and happiness, says study

Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults' health and happiness, says study

by Fernanda Pires,University of MichiganWoman, family, and wellness. Credit: Dario Valenzuela, UnsplashHaving a multiplex helper is essential for enhancing the well-being of older adults. Recent

Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults' health and happiness, says study

by Fernanda Pires,University of MichiganWoman, family, and wellness. Credit: Dario Valenzuela, UnsplashHaving a multiplex helper is essential for enhancing the well-being of older adults. Recent
Health care providers can play a pivotal role in assessing and counseling older adults on driving retirement

Health care providers can play a pivotal role in assessing and counseling older adults on driving retirement

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Tim Samuel from PexelsCars are ubiquitous in the U.S. and mass transit service has declined. With the exception of a few cities like New York and Chicago, visiting

Health care providers can play a pivotal role in assessing and counseling older adults on driving retirement

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Tim Samuel from PexelsCars are ubiquitous in the U.S. and mass transit service has declined. With the exception of a few cities like New York and Chicago, visiting
Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow long a person can stand—on one leg—is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Cli

Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow long a person can stand—on one leg—is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Cli
Researchers investigate social factors that influence dementia risk, implications for health care and wellness sectors

Researchers investigate social factors that influence dementia risk, implications for health care and wellness sectors

by Katie Miller,University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how social factors influence dementia risk can help businesses play a key role in supporting the needs

Researchers investigate social factors that influence dementia risk, implications for health care and wellness sectors

by Katie Miller,University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how social factors influence dementia risk can help businesses play a key role in supporting the needs