More Older Americans Live in Danger of Dying Alone
This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable topic: the possibility that she…
Walnuts > Supplements? Why Getting Antioxidants From Real Food Beats Pricey Pills
(© sharafmaksumov – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Why it matters: Oxidants—including highly reactive free radicals—damage proteins, fats, and DNA;…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Sperm From Older Men Have More Genetic Mutations
Human semen not only accumulates genetic mutations with age; as the percentage of sperm carrying potentially serious mutations…
Lone star ticks, nitrogen dioxide pollution, and a dementia care study highlight this month’s research roundup < Yale School of Public Health
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) have uncovered significant racial and economic disparities in the…
America’s healthcare system is working out how to function with fewer immigrants and an aging population
When Dr Brian Moreas opened his practice in Boca Raton, Florida, he was following in the footsteps of…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
UIC researchers discover an important cellular mechanism that drives aging
As our hairs go gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular,…
Low pulse could be a concern in an older endurance athlete
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a…
New NIA grant advances tools for dementia caregiving
More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), supported by 12 million unpaid…
What a 292,000-person study reveals about hidden risks
A large Northern Ireland cohort found no clear pollution-related rise in Parkinson’s disease overall. Yet, subtle signals in…
Over 50? Knee Pushup Count That Signals Strong Upper Body
Pushups are a classic bodyweight exercise that are a staple in many fitness routines—for good reason. Not only…