by John McMillan | Jul 25, 2025 | Aging, Health
Jitka Vseteckova, The Open University and Lis Boulton, The Open University Most of us want to enjoy later life feeling strong, connected, and mentally sharp. But how often do we stop to think about whether the things we’re doing right now are helping us get there? A...
by John McMillan | Jul 18, 2025 | Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Christian van Nieuwerburgh, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Want to remember things better as you get older? The secret might be surprisingly simple: focus on feeling good. Recent research involving over 10,000 people aged 50 and above has found that...
by John McMillan | Jul 11, 2025 | Aging, Health, Inflammation
Samuel J. White, York St John University and Philippe B. Wilson, York St John University For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of...
by John McMillan | May 30, 2025 | Aging, Health
Marco Arkesteijn, Aberystwyth University and Alexander Nigel William Taylor, Aberystwyth University A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it’s all about how long you can...
by admin | Mar 21, 2025 | Aging, Alzheimer's Disease
Sarah Curtis, Nottingham Trent University Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people in the UK are currently living with the disease. Studies predict...
by admin | Feb 21, 2025 | Aging, Mental Health
Mary E. Dozier, Mississippi State University I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my grandparents passed away. One box was labeled – either ironically or genuinely – “toothpick holders and other treasures.” Inside were many keepsakes from...
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