Newswise Feature Channel: Aging

Alison Barkoff Named Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy

George Washington University — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:13 EST

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Alison Barkoff as its Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor of Health Law and Policy.

Registration open for 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia at the University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:05:36 EST

The 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia is set for Sept. 27-28. The symposium, hosted by UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, is named in honor and memory of the late William R. Markesbery, M.D., the founding director of Sanders-Brown.

Cedars-Sinai Advances Research That Could Aid Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:05:18 EST

Three recently published studies from Cedars-Sinai investigators have deepened knowledge of how changes in the eye are linked to indicators of Alzheimer's disease in the brain.

Dementia risk similar with SGLT2 inhibitors and dulaglutide

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST

A nation-wide, population-based cohort study compared the effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors versus dulaglutide on risk for dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Yoga no more effective than general exercise in reducing urinary incontinence in older women

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST

A randomized trial involving middle aged and older women reporting daily urinary incontinence (UI) found that a pelvic floor yoga intervention did not result in a greater improvement in UI symptoms compared to a general muscle stretching and strengthening exercise program.

JMIR Publications Celebrates 25 Years of Digital Health Leadership

JMIR Publications — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:45:00 EST

JMIR Publications, a leading publisher of digital health research, proudly marks its 25th anniversary with a special issue showcasing the remarkable advancements in the field.

NUS launches Centre for Environment and Ageing Well to design living environments that foster well-being for people of all ages

National University of Singapore (NUS) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:05:04 EST

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) to take the lead in enhancing living environments that foster the physical, psychological and social well-being of individuals across all age groups, particularly in response to the challenges brought about by demographic shifts and climate change.

Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer's disease

Washington University in St. Louis — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:22 EST

A collaborative investigation among WashU Medicine experts in Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that MS patients are less likely to have amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, than adults without MS.

Declining senses can impact mental health and loneliness in aging adults

University of Chicago Medical Center — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:05:27 EST

UChicago researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental health, and that different types of sensory disability are associated with different aspects of mental health.

Fun Meets Fitness: Cedars-Sinai Debuts Bingocize

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:05:25 EST

In the heart of Los Angeles' Koreatown, a familiar game is taking on a whole new twist at Steel Plaza Senior Housing, where Cedars-Sinai's Forever Fit program has introduced a health initiative called Bingocize.

La Diversion se Une con Fitness: Cedars-Sinai Estrena Bingocize

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:05:14 EST

En el corazon del barrio coreano de Los Angeles, un juego familiar esta tomando un nuevo giro en Steel Plaza Senior Housing, donde el programa Forever Fit de Cedars-Sinai ha introducido una iniciativa de salud llamada Bingocize.

The secret to sleepy cells' control of inflammatory secretions

Sanford Burnham Prebys — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:05:10 EST

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a new secret regarding senescence, a cellular state similar to sleep that is more likely to affect aged cells.

Adults with chronic liver disease face more healthcare barriers than those with other diseases

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:05:03 EST

Hot Wheels: A Stationary Track for Mice Could Lead to Breakthrough

College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:05:22 EST

Hot wheels: a stationary track for mice could lead to breakthrough

Growth from Adversity: How Older Adults Bounced Back from COVID-19 Pandemic

Florida Atlantic University — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:30:56 EST

The study highlights the remarkable resilience of older adults (median age 86) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions to their routines led many to discover new hobbies like gardening and painting and explore virtual activities such as online yoga.

NIH Awards $6.9 Million to Advance Potential Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

University of California San Diego — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:18 EST

Researchers from UC San Diego are working on a new treatment for Alzheimer's that targets tau - a type of protein in the brain that helps cells retain their stability and structure.

Older adults who start dialysis trade modest gains in life expectancy for less time at home

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:00:00 EST

An observational cohort study of adults with chronic kidney failure examined the benefits and risks of starting dialysis versus continuing medical management on survival, home time, and time in inpatient settings.

UChicago lands $7.4 million grant to study how cells adapt to surroundings

University of Chicago Medical Center — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:05:55 EST

Eight-member team from UChicago and Northwestern will launch the Cellular Adaptation Lab to study how fundamental cellular behaviors are linked to disease and responses to climate change.

UTHealth Houston researchers launch $3.3M study on how eating patterns and circadian rhythms impact aging

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:05:02 EST

Same person. Different place. Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis.

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EST

With new medications on the market or in the works for Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia, a new study suggests that getting the diagnosis needed to access these new treatments may depend on where you live.