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Seniors who split: Rates of 'gray divorce' have tripled since 1990

Seniors who split: Rates of 'gray divorce' have tripled since 1990

by Dennis ThompsonBaby Boom seniors are divorcing at rates triple that of a few decades ago, a new study has found."Graydivorce" among folks 65 and older increased to 15% in 2022 from

Seniors who split: Rates of 'gray divorce' have tripled since 1990

by Dennis ThompsonBaby Boom seniors are divorcing at rates triple that of a few decades ago, a new study has found."Graydivorce" among folks 65 and older increased to 15% in 2022 from
Inherited genetic factors may predict the pattern of X chromosome loss in older women

Inherited genetic factors may predict the pattern of X chromosome loss in older women

by National Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman's two X chromosomes as sh

Inherited genetic factors may predict the pattern of X chromosome loss in older women

by National Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman's two X chromosomes as sh
Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel
New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

by Boston University School of MedicineAge-dependent clinical decline of SARS-CoV-2-infected humanized ACE2 mice. K18-hACE2 mice young (12–15 weeks) and aged (85–112 weeks) were inoculated intran

New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

by Boston University School of MedicineAge-dependent clinical decline of SARS-CoV-2-infected humanized ACE2 mice. K18-hACE2 mice young (12–15 weeks) and aged (85–112 weeks) were inoculated intran
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
What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

byAmerican Society for NutritionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and m

What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

byAmerican Society for NutritionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and m
Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g
Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been
Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par

Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par
New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time

New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time

by Frontiers JournalsSchematic illustration of the PAMRP theory of aging. Credit:Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2024.09.010Aging is a complex process that has long puzzled scientist

New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time

by Frontiers JournalsSchematic illustration of the PAMRP theory of aging. Credit:Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2024.09.010Aging is a complex process that has long puzzled scientist
What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

by Nikki-Anne Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way people living with dementiaexperience the worldcan change as the disease progresses. Their sense of real

What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

by Nikki-Anne Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way people living with dementiaexperience the worldcan change as the disease progresses. Their sense of real
Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th

Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.However, scientists at th