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UrduA study recently published by researchers from the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute (OMNI) at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, in collaboration with a colleague from outside Ohio University, finds new evidence to support the belief that…
Tag: Aging
Regular exercise is good for your heart, no matter how old you are!
A new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology showed that older individuals have the most to gain and may gain the most from rehabilitation programs, but this need is often ignored
AFAR to lead national program office of new Clin-STAR coordinating center of the NIA
Led by AFAR, Johns Hopkins, UCSF, and Yale, Clin-STAR will synergize career development of clinician-investigators across specialties and disciplines to improve care of older adults
Safe and efficient tool to reduce seniors’ medication overload
A study shows that MedSafer, an electronic decision-support tool developed by RI-MUHC researchers, helps reduce inappropriate medications prescribed to the elderly
$2.8 Million Grant Will Fund Preclinical Study of New Dementia Treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2019) — The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has received a five-year, $2.8 million grant to underwrite preclinical efficacy studies of a potential new treatment for dementia. The drug candidate, called MW150, targets dysregulated brain inflammation driven…
US firearm death rate rose sharply in recent years across most states & demographic groups
New analysis of 1999-2017 firearm deaths looks at changes in each state and within age, gender and racial/ethnic groups
Winners announced for National Institute on Aging dementia care coordination challenge
NIA’s Eureka competition awards focus on mobile apps for people with dementia, healthcare providers and caregivers
Diabetes-Alzheimer’s link explored at Neuroscience 2019
Live-streamed press conference offers breaking research
Same Receptor, Different Effect: Research Uncovers New Sex-specific Factor in CV Disease
A common receptor may serve differentiated roles related to aging-associated cardiovascular disease in males and females. Jennifer DuPont, PhD, will present the findings of this first-of-its-kind study today at the American Physiological Society Aldosterone and ENaC Conference in Estes Park, Colo.
MIT sets out to model Alzheimer’s disease complexity on a chip
The complexity of Alzheimer’s disease, which affects many types of cells in the brain including its blood vessels, has proven difficult to recreate in the lab. With a new $5.6 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, MIT…
Living a long chimpanzee life
Report on the life expectancy of captive chimpanzees in Japan
Experts call for coordinated action to avert a brain disease crisis
Experts are calling for a public health campaign aimed at promoting a ‘brain-healthy lifestyle’ to reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The campaign should support existing health promotion work by emphasising…
Burt’s Bees presents clinical data demonstrating proven efficacy of natural skin care
Brand focused on proven power of nature-based regimens across sensitive skin and anti-aging categories at 2019 Integrative Dermatology Symposium
Poor health more likely to be associated with shorter sleep in older Irish population
Trinity College Dublin researchers have shown that some Irish adults are not ‘getting a good night’s sleep’ resulting in an increased risk of negative health outcomes. The first findings on sleep duration in the older Irish population are published by…
Tension around autonomy increases family conflict at end of life
MU researcher says communication, support and self-care are critical for caregivers to reduce distress
Chair yoga more effective than music therapy in older adults with advanced dementia
Pilot study first to show adults with advanced dementia can participate in non-pharmacological interventions
New report: Men without work face a worrying well-being crisis
A new IZA World of Labor report published (2nd October) finds the number of prime-age males outside the labor force increasing worldwide. This development goes hand in hand with an increase in ill-being driven by high levels of stress, desperation…
Recommendations to prevent secondary fractures in adults 65+ with osteoporosis
Coalition recommendations target health care professionals who care for older adults at risk for osteoporotic fractures
Inadequate control of thyroid hormones sensitizes to hepatocarcinogenesis and unhealthy aging
The cover features Figure 7 ‘Schematic representation of the effects of the modulation of THs levels in healthspan and lifespan in mice’ from López-Noriega et al
IU School of Medicine awarded $36 million NIH grant for Alzheimer’s disease drug discovery center
The IU-led center is one of only two multi-institution teams in the nation selected as part of a new federal program intended to improve, diversify and reinvigorate the Alzheimer’s disease drug development pipeline.
National Institute on Aging awards $73 million for new Alzheimer’s drug discovery centers
Collaborating institutions will lead development of openly distributed tools to test the efficacy of Alzheimer’s therapies and share results
Geriatrics experts on gender equity in health care: ‘When women rise, we all rise’
Putting power and potential behind gender equity in health care isn’t just common sense. It’s critical to the future of health, safety, and independence for us all as we age, so says the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in a new…
The future of bone healing
UTA researchers pursuing innovative treatment for cranial injuries
Monthly phone check-in may mean less depression for families of patients with dementia
Fewer trips to ER when caregivers have better access to experts, UCSF study shows
VCU will lead $50 million study of traumatic brain injuries in military personnel
Virginia Commonwealth University has been awarded a $50 million federal grant to oversee a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that will study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions on service members and veterans.…
Discovered: Possible therapeutic target for slow healing of aged muscles
New work could reveal a potential pathway for therapeutic targeting to combat muscle degeneration in the elderly
Fruit flies live longer with combination drug treatment
A triple drug combination has been used to extend the lifespan of fruit flies by 48% in a new study led by UCL and the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing. The three drugs are all already in use…
Study helps surgeons determine optimal approach for broken hips
New Orleans, LA – Robert Zura, MD, Professor and Robert D’Ambrosia Chair of Orthopaedics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was part of an international collaborative study group whose findings will help orthopaedic surgeons identify the best individual…
Study finds age hinders cancer development
A new study, published in Aging Cell , has found that human ageing processes may hinder cancer development. Ageing is one of the biggest risk factor for cancer. However, the biological mechanisms behind this link are still unclear. Each cell…
Common nutrient supplementation may hold the answers to combatting Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, Biodesign researchers reveal that a lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Choline is a safe and easy-to-administer nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used…
Study examines alcohol consumption, risk of dementia in older adults
Bottom Line: This observational study examined alcohol consumption and the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults with or without mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study analyzed 3,021 adults (72 and older) who were free of dementia (2,548…
New genes identified in hearing loss, providing treatment hope
A new study published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential treatments. In the study, researchers from King’s…
How seniors perceive oral health may make all the difference whether they will seek treatment, according to study
New research at the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University looks to change the strategy in identifying seniors’ perception of oral health issues. The idea is to find a correlation between seniors who value dental care and those who seek it out, despite the cost, transportation to appointments and other common barriers.
Smoothing wrinkles in mice — without needles
In the quest for a more youthful appearance, many people slather ointments on their skin or undergo injections of dermal fillers. But topical treatments often aren’t very effective because they don’t penetrate deep within the skin, whereas the results from…
Developed countries may become more religious in 20 years
Researchers from HSE University and RANEPA found that in high-income countries, age, rather than the cohort effect, has more impact on religiosity. They predict that this may have an impact on societal structure in the future. The study was published…
Sexual trauma common in postmenopausal women veterans
New study confirms that military sexual trauma among postmenopausal women is more common than expected and associated with range of physical and mental health problems
Cellular senescence is associated with age-related blood clots
Cells that become senescent irrevocably stop dividing under stress, spewing out a mix of inflammatory proteins that lead to chronic inflammation as more and more of the cells accumulate over time. Publishing in the September 24 edition of Cell Reports…
Wearable technology for seniors can call the ambulance
The system created by Lithuanian scientists consists of several sensors and a controller — a portable device on a neck strap — that automatically calls for help in the time of need
Research shows music aids memory performance in older adults and patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
For this year’s World Alzheimers Day, Dr. Deason from Texas State University, reflects on how aging and disease affects the human mind, particularly in older adults. Who: Dr. Rebecca Deason, Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas State, investigates how we…
Latest issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia
September 2019 journal digest
No bones about it, this protein slows down fracture-healing
Abundance of ApoE may explain why older people have more trouble healing broken bones
Microbiome may be involved in mechanisms related to muscle strength in older adults
Study identifies differences in gut microbiome composition in physically high-functioning vs low-functioning older adults, successfully transfers some of these effects into mice
Study led by NUS scientists show that drinking tea improves brain health
A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organised brain regions compared to non-tea drinkers.
Academics call for structured drug monitoring in care homes
A structured approach to medicine monitoring leads to positive impacts on patients
Popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline
New research led by the University of Kent shows that popular mobile phone games could provide a new tool to help doctors spot early signs of cognitive decline, some of which may indicate the onset of serious conditions like dementia.…
14 journalists earn aging-focused reporting fellowships
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and Journalists Network on Generations are welcoming 14 distinguished reporters for the next cohort of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program , now in its 10th year. They represent a wide range of general…
Repeated periods of poverty accelerate the ageing process
Genetics, lifestyle and environment are all factors that somehow influence when and how we all age. But the financial situation is also important. Now, researchers from the Center for Healthy Aging and the Department of Public Health have found that…
Knotty problem of cell reprogramming solved, USC scientists report
The researchers found a way to repurpose cells more reliably than current methods by untangling DNA,
Improving care for an aging population
UTA receives significant philanthropic gift to further excellence in adult gerontology
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study. The research, led by Suzanne Tyas, a public health professor at Waterloo, examined the health outcomes of 325 Roman Catholic…