Newswise Feature Channel: Healthspan

Singapore Ranks 10th Globally in Readiness for a Rapidly Ageing Society: Study by NUS and Columbia University

National University of Singapore (NUS) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:45:15 EST

Singapore has been ranked among the world's top 10 nations - and first in Asia - for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Columbia University.

By Looking at Individual Atoms in Tooth Enamel, UW and PNNL Researchers Are Learning What Happens to Our Teeth as We Age

University of Washington — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:42 EST

A research team at the University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory examined the atomic composition of enamel samples from two human teeth.

Rutgers Researcher Available to Discuss His Study Showing Impact of Tea and Coffee on Cognition & Dementia Risk

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:40:28 EST

Good News for Seniors: Study Finds Antibiotics Not Linked to Dementia

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:05:00 EST

For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study Supports New Blood-Based Biomarker to Detect Early Brain Changes Leading to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:05:00 EST

To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers and clinicians typically rely on MRI to evaluate "downstream" biological markers - those at the end of a cascade of events. But a multicenter study led by UCLA researchers could lead to a cost-effective blood test to identify changes occurring near the top of the chain, potentially identifying at-risk patients at an earlier stage.

Worsening Heat Waves Pose Unique Risks to People Living with Neurodegenerative Disease

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:25:18 EST

As 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record - breaking the previous record set in 2023- a UCLA Health researcher says people living with neurodegenerative diseases will be uniquely vulnerable to worsening heat waves because of a higher risk of heat-related complications.

BRAIN.ONE Brain Fitness Platform Announces Strategic Partnership with Acclaimed Thought Leader Tim Storey and Global Recovery Advocate Darren Prince

BRAIN.ONE, Inc. — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:10:27 EST

BRAIN.ONE, a groundbreaking personalized brain fitness platform, is pleased to announce a partnership with renowned thought leader Tim Storey and the esteemed sports and celebrity agent Darren Prince, CEO of Prince Marketing Group.

Expert Available on Mayo Clinic Research: Global Healthspan - Lifespan Gaps Among 183 World Health Organization Member States

Hevolution Foundation — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:05:30 EST

Staying Sharp: Study Explores How Brain Changes May Affect Financial Skills

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:50:05 EST

A new paper co-written by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York sheds light on how age-related changes may affect the way we handle finances -- and how we can stay sharp as we age.

Expert Available: Reduced Exposure to Sunlight Affects Our Circadian Rhythms and Health

Rockefeller University — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:25:03 EST

Ditch TV and Read a Book: UniSA Research Delivers Best Moves to Reduce Dementia Risk

University of South Australia — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:30:46 EST

It's that time of the year when most of us get the chance to sit back and enjoy some well-deserved down time. But whether you reach for the TV controller, or a favourite book, your choice could have implications for your long-term brain health, say researchers at the University of South Australia.

UdeM Receives $8M to Study the Link Between the Immune System and Parkinson's Disease

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:00:34 EST

A team led by Michel Desjardins, a professor in the Faculty of Medicine, has secured $8M from ASAP to study the connection between the immune system and Parkinson's disease.

Grant Will Fund Development of Vaccines to Prevent Dementia

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:40:43 EST

WashU researchers are working to design vaccines that could potentially prevent the buildup of inflammatory protein accumulations in the brain, which is one of the precursors to developing Alzheimer's disease

With a Little Help From Their Friends: Poll Shows Role of Close Friendships in Older Adults' Health

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 EST

Virtually all (90%) people over 50 say they have at least one close friend, while 10% say they do not, a new poll finds. But having no close friends was twice as common among people with worse health, whether mental or physical.

As Wildfires Intensify, Prolonged Exposure to Pollution Linked to Premature Death

Ohio State University — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:05:37 EST

Researchers have found evidence that living in areas prone to wildfire smoke may negatively impact an individual's life expectancy.

Fluctuating Blood Pressure Tied to Problems with Thinking Skills

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST

Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a study published in the December 11, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The association was found in Black participants but not in white participants in the study.

Study Reveals How Unexpected Shifts in Cell Populations Are Revising Our Understanding of the Aging Process

Rockefeller University — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:05:21 EST

A newly created atlas of 21 million cells could upend long-held assumptions about how we age and provide fresh directions for anti-aging therapies.

Grants Expand Roadway Safety Programs to Native American Youth and Older Drivers

University of California San Diego — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:15:30 EST

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is creating programs to improve safety for all roadway users, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. With support from two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the NHTSA, the school is developing an educational program geared towards Native American youth as well as new online courses to improve older driver safety.

A divisao global entre uma vida mais longa e uma boa saude

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:20:42 EST

Pessoas ao redor do mundo estao vivendo -- mas nao necessariamente mais saudaveis -- uma vida mais longa, de acordo com a pesquisa da Mayo Clinic. Um estudo com os 183 paises membros da Organizacao Mundial da Saude (OMS) descobriu que esses anos adicionais de vida estao cada vez mais associados a doencas.

الفجوة العالمية بين طول الحياة وطول العمر الصحي

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:20:30 EST

يعيش الأشخاص حول العالم حياة أطول -- ولكن ليس بالضرورة أكثر صحة -- وذلك وفقًا لبحث أجرته مايو كلينك. وجدت دراسة ضمت 183 دولة من الدول الأعضاء في منظمة الصحة العالمية أن تلك السنوات الإضافية للحياة تكون حافلة بالأمراض. ويوثق هذا البحث الذي أجراه أندريه تيرزيتش، دكتور في الطب، وحاصل على الدكتوراه، وأرمين جارماني هذه الفجوة الآخذة في الاتساع بين العمر الافتراضي والعمر الصحي. وقد نُشرت هذه الورقة البحثية في المجلة الطبية JAMA Network Open "شبكة مجلة الجمعية الطبية الأمريكية المفتوحة".