In healthy aging, carb quality counts
"Study links midlife intakes of high-quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber to better health in older women"
New scientific articles highlight potential link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and brain health
"Groundbreaking collection of four articles in Brain Medicine examines alarming spoonful of microplastics in human brains, with possible links to depression and dementia"
USC study reveals link between type 2 diabetes and brain health in older adults from various populations
"New neuroimaging-based research reveals diabetes-related brain atrophy in older adults from different backgrounds"
New research study reveals sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
"Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact the likelihood of developing the disease. According to a new research study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, researchers found that increased sedentary behavior, time spent sitting or lying down, in aging adults was associated with worse cognition and brain shrinkage in areas related to risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease."
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall
"The new design could assist the elderly as they age in place at home."
Seeing well-designed gardens could relax us almost immediately because we look at them differently
"In well-designed gardens, our gaze shifts quicker and more often. Researchers believe this could be key to understanding the relaxing effects gardens can have on viewers."
Blood thinners called factor Xa inhibitors lower heart risk in elderly with atrial fibrillation
"“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to address the effects of Xa-Is on composite cardiovascular events, congestive heart failure, arteriosclerotic disease, and cardiovascular death among very old patients with NVAF over a long-term follow-up period.”"
Including pork in plant-forward diets makes meals more appealing and just as healthy, study finds
"A newly published clinical feeding study out of South Dakota State University suggests that lean pork can play a central role in plant-forward dietary patterns for aging adults, offering high-quality protein, broad acceptability and alignment with current dietary guidance.i* "
Aging and DNA damage: investigating the microbiome’s stealthy impact – a perspective
"The authors detail how a balanced microbiome (eubiosis) sustains immune tolerance and systemic health, while dysbiosis disturbs gut barrier integrity and promotes inflammatory cascades. This section underscores Toll-like receptors, the gut-lung axis, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) as mediators of microbiome–immune dialogue. Case studies link microbiota composition to diseases ranging from COVID-19 and chronic lung conditions to autoimmune disorders, mental health, and even zoonotic infections like leptospirosis. These findings emphasize the microbiome's systemic reach beyond the gut."
Bitter taste receptors in the intestine could play a key role in aging.
"A URV-led study finds that two of these receptors are associated with age-related metabolic changes and could therefore help in the development of strategies for healthy ageing."
