[LET IT OUT] Internalizing stress tied to cognitive decline older Chinese Americans
"Stress internalization is a significant risk factor for age-related cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans, according to Rutgers Health researchers."
CTE and normal aging are difficult to distinguish, new study finds
"Brain protein tied to CTE not elevated in former amateur football players"
Mapping the metabolism of blood stem cells
"Scientists mapping how nutrients and lipids shape bone marrow blood stem cells from health to aging and leukemia"
How your DNA reveals your true age with astonishing accuracy
"Researchers at the Hebrew University have developed an exceptionally accurate method for predicting chronological age from DNA, based on two short genomic regions. Using deep learning networks analyzing DNA methylation patterns at a single-molecule resolution, they achieve age predictions with a median error as low as 1.36 years in individuals under 50. The method is unaffected by smoking, BMI, and sex, and has potential applications in forensics, aging research, and personalized medicine."
Study finds political instability, environmental conditions, and social inequality accelerate aging
"New study redefines healthy aging as an environmental, social, and political phenomenon, and calls on public health strategies to expand beyond lifestyle prescriptions to address structural inequalities and governance deficits"
High blood sugar may have a negative impact on men’s sexual health
"Declines in sperm movement, erectile function may be linked to elevated blood sugar"
Lonely adults may have a higher risk of diabetes
"Socially isolated older adults are at increased risk of developing diabetes and high blood sugar, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif."
[WHAT'S THAT?] Learning new skills curbs older adults' loneliness, depression
"In a pair of new studies, researchers found that older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even during times of major upheaval."
[STEP IT UP] Walking faster, taking more steps tied to lower cardiovascular risks
"Walking further and faster is linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks, heart failure and stroke in people with high blood pressure. Even walking fewer than 10,000 steps a day reduced the risk, according to the authors."
[SAY WHAT YOU MEAN] New guide for communicating with older adults released
"A new report from the Gerontological Society of America provides guidance for healthcare providers on strategies to improve communication, build trust, and support better health outcomes. Although aimed at clinicians, it can be helpful for any provider working with older adults."
[CARE THAT COUNTS] Assisted living can reverse dwindling social opportunities
"Older adults become more socially active after moving into assisted living communities or nursing facilities, but not all may benefit equally, a recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found."
Scientists can tell how fast you're aging from a single brain scan
"New aging clock can predict risk for dementia, other age-related diseases years before symptoms appear"
Healthy diet can slow down chronic diseases in older people
"A healthy diet can slow down the accumulation of chronic diseases in older adults, while inflammatory diets accelerate it. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Aging."
How the brain supports social processing as people age
"With age comes cognitive decline, but a neural pathway for mental health and emotional resilience may adapt over time to help process faces that are difficult to read"
USC researchers define brain scan marker to better classify Alzheimer’s disease-related changes
"The findings, published in Imaging Neuroscience, provide an important step toward refining research standards in brain imaging across various populations."
No evidence that medications trigger microscopic colitis in older adults
"Study from Mass General Brigham and Karolinska Institutet researchers suggests that patients with the condition do not need to stop taking important medications"
Aging-related inflammation is not universal across human populations, new study finds
"Environment plays key role in health outcomes, particularly in industrialized societies"
The role of inflammatory mediators in age-related and postmenopausal breast cancer
"Age-related and postmenopausal breast cancer progression remains a significant challenge, with growing evidence pointing to the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines and CXC chemokines in tumor development and immune system modulation. As the global population ages, understanding the intricate connections between aging, inflammation, and cancer progression becomes increasingly critical."
Scientists develop new blood-based proteomic score to predict healthspan and disease risk
"UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging"
New JNCCN study showcases how telehealth helps overcome geographic and resource gaps in cancer care globally
"Older adults with cancer in Brazil showed better outcomes with telehealth in first-ever randomized trial of comprehensive geriatric assessment and management outside a high-income country."
Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline
"New UGA study highlights long-term benefits of physical activity on cognitive health"
New research finds telomere shortening not consistent across premature aging disorders
"“[...] this study addresses a critical gap by providing new insights into the role of telomere attrition across different progeroid conditions.”"
Novel truncated RNAs from jumping DNA encode reverse transcriptases in aging human brain
"Novel RNAs from “jumping genes” can produce reverse transcriptase activity in aging neurons"
Stroke, dementia more common in people with biomarker of aging
"Healthier lifestyle may modify effects"
New insights into seasonal shifts in sleep
"A new international study drawing on 73 million nights of data reveals that our sleep patterns are seriously shaped by the day of the week, the season, and where we live."
Poll shows wide variation in older adults’ preparations to age in place
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Early signs of frailty detected through health records in aging adults
"“Focusing on intervention programs that address these health promotion issues can significantly contribute to disease control and slow the progression of frailty”"
Why epigenetic clocks may fail to measure anti-aging effects
"“It is not easy to distinguish Type 1 from Type 2, but a clock based on a mixture of Type 1 and Type 2 methylation is likely to produce inconsistent and misleading results, when applied to anti-aging technologies.”"
New vision for healthcare focuses on preventing aging-related diseases
"“This shift in focus from reactive disease management to proactive healthspan extension is transformative”"
[LIVE IT UP!] Consistent exercise could add years to life at any age
"Adopting a physically active lifestyle at any stage of adulthood significantly lowers the risk of dying from any cause, especially from cardiovascular disease. A sweeping analysis of 85 studies confirmed that those who stay active consistently reduce their mortality risk by 30–40%, while even those who become active later in life enjoy a 20–25% reduction."
[HEARTFELT NEWS] Cardiovascular health can boost physical, psychological well-being
"Maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being, according to a review from Emory University researchers. The review synthesizes findings from nearly 500 peer-reviewed studies. It confirms that the benefits of heart-healthy behaviors extend far beyond the heart — positively impacting brain function, vision, hearing, muscle strength and even reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and dementia."
[SLEEP ON IT] Tai chi, yoga, jogging best for beating insomnia
"Yoga, tai chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially tai chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms."
[HELP WANTED] Alzheimers.gov seeks volunteers for new, ongoing clinical trials
"Many clinical trials on Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and cognitive are recruiting in centers throughout the United States and elsewhere. The US National Institute on Aging’s Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center recently emailed links to a few of the featured trials. Click on the trial name below for details and contact information:"
[STEPPIN' UP] 7,000 daily steps can curb risks of chronic diseases, death
"An analysis of data from more than 160,000 adults found that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes, including all-cause mortality (47%), cardiovascular disease (25%), cancer (6%), type 2 diabetes (14%), dementia (38%), depression (22%), and falls (28%). Unlike earlier studies that mainly focused on heart health or overall death rates, this research is the first to examine in detail how taking more steps per day can reduce the risk of several different health outcomes."
