Aging brain retains a remarkable capacity for resiliency
'New study shows that in middle-age, the brain can still respond to treatment that helps it to repair, function more effectively'
Breaking the cycle of vulnerability: study identifies modifiable elements to build community resilience and improve health
'A novel study empirically linking a standardized measure of community resilience in more than 3,100 U.S. counties to cognitive, mental, and physical health outcomes shows that counties with fewer healthcare resources, limited digital tools, and weaker support systems exhibit poorer overall health among their residents'
Aging as evolutionary success
'In our modern society, aging tends to be something we ignore, and then try to avoid. Mainstream culture is geared toward the young, using the youth to gauge trends and styles, and targeting their spending power.'
Study reveals new evidence: stress alters metabolic hormone with health consequences
"New biomarker in mental health - FGF21 -- offers a window into aging and disease risk"
Chinese Medical Journal study highlights exercise-induced vascular growth as anti-aging strategy
'The trend of global population aging is becoming increasingly prominent, and age-related diseases are imposing a heavy burden on the field of public health. Aging is associated with the decline of various physiological functions, such as the reduction of vascular function and the weakening of the immune system.'
Are we ready for robot caregivers
'Are we ready to live and work alongside robots? Many people worry about safety, the loss of human contact, high costs, and the potential for robots to take over human jobs. These concerns are especially important when it comes to caregiving robots that assist older adults.'
[LOG ON, LINK UP] Internet use may protect caregivers from loneliness
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[DON'T DRINK UP AND UP] Heavy energy drink intake tied to stroke risk
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[ZZZs POWER] Sufficient sleep boosts daily activity
Active Aging Leading, connecting and defining the active aging industry since 2001. ICAA provides world class information, education, resources and tools to help health and wellness professionals be more successful with their clients age 50 plus
[LIVE IT UP!] Americans want to live until they are 91
Active Aging Leading, connecting and defining the active aging industry since 2001. ICAA provides world class information, education, resources and tools to help health and wellness professionals be more successful with their clients age 50 plus
[TOGETHER ALONE] Solo agers appreciate freedom, autonomy
Active Aging Leading, connecting and defining the active aging industry since 2001. ICAA provides world class information, education, resources and tools to help health and wellness professionals be more successful with their clients age 50 plus
Where you live may affect your brain health, new study finds
"The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine "
Study finds ‘man’s best friend’ slows cellular aging in female veterans
"New research finds that “man’s best friend” may help slow biological aging in women. This groundbreaking study, focused on female veterans in the United States, is among the first to examine the impact of working with service dogs on this often-overlooked population. By measuring biological indicators of stress, the researchers have uncovered a key insight: the way stress is felt emotionally doesn’t always reflect how it affects the body at a cellular level."
Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia
Active Aging Leading, connecting and defining the active aging industry since 2001. ICAA provides world class information, education, resources and tools to help health and wellness professionals be more successful with their clients age 50 plus
Study finds early menopause is associated with increased risk of dementia
"A new international study led by University of Galway has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia."
Researchers at The Neuro show a brain exercise yields benefits
"With implications for aging and dementia, a study finds game-like online exercises offset signs of aging in key brain systems for learning and memory – the first of any intervention shown to do so"
Researchers at the Josep Carreras Institute describe for the first time the delicate balance of longevity
"Recent studies suggest that the steady rise in life expectancy observed over the past 200 years has now stagnated. Data indicate that a limit has been reached, and that medical and healthcare advances no longer affect longevity in developed countries as they did in previous decades. Today, ageing itself, rather than disease, is the real frontier of human longevity. But what exactly is ageing? And can it be addressed in the same way as a disease?"
Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, groundbreaking Canadian study finds
"A new national study is challenging common perceptions about aging: many older adults who start off in poor health and lower well-being can fully recover within just a few years."
Living with dementia
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Positive views on ageing may lead to healthier, more active lifestyles, new study finds
"Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about ageing are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey. "
New Marshall University study highlights how sleep apnea accelerates cellular aging and cardiometabolic decline
"A new review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews sheds light on the biological mechanisms that may explain why patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face higher risks for heart disease, diabetes and other age-related conditions. The study, led by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, details how OSA-induced stressors can trigger cellular senescence—effectively accelerating the aging process at the molecular level. "
Lifetime of social ties may slow biological processes of aging
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Helping older adults embrace AI and emerging technologies with a National Science Foundation grant
"Will support older adults honing their digital technology skills; pairs youth and older adults to practice real-life AI scenarios."
HealthFORCE, AAPA, and West Health release “Aging Well with AI” – first in a two part series on AI and the healthcare workforce
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Creative minds, younger brains: International study shows creative experiences delay brain aging
"Engaging in creative experiences such as music, dance, visual arts, and even specific video games can slow brain aging and promote healthier brain function, according to a trailblazing international study published today in Nature Communications today [Friday, 3rd October 2025]."
[REV IT UP!] Curbing UPF consumption boosts metabolism
"A controlled feeding study from South Dakota State University, Brookings, showed that older adults who ate fewer ultra-processed foods (UPFs) naturally consumed fewer calories, lost weight and abdominal fat, and showed improvements in insulin, nutrient-sensing hormones, and inflammation."
[RIDE IT OUT?] Most older drivers aren't planning to step out of the driver's seat
"A large majority (84%) of people ages 65 and older drive at least once a week, and 62% drive most days, according to respondents to a new University of Michigan national poll. But less than half of these older drivers have made a plan for a time down the road, when changes in their health might make it less safe for them to drive. "
[LET IT OUT] The right diet may help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults
"Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults – and surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western and inflammatory diets raised constipation risk, while low-carb diets showed minimal impact. The research underscores how diet quality influences gut health well beyond traditional advice. "
[ARE YOU READY?] Apartment renters expect seamless, day-one connectivity
"Fully 41% of apartment renters expect their internet service will be ready-to-go from the moment they move into a property, according to a white paper from Parks Associates and Xfinity communities."
[BREAKING BREAD] Eating alone tied to poorer nutrition in older adults
"Older adults who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to experience poorer nutrition and health outcomes than those who share meals with others, according to research from Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia."
Healthy habits can make your brain age more slowly, study finds
"Your chronological age may say 65, but your brain could be acting a decade younger — or older — depending on your life experiences."
Does prior incarceration contribute to poor health later in life?
"A recent analysis reveals that older adults with prior incarceration report worse physical and mental health than their peers, even if they were incarcerated in the distant past. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society."
Brain shape changes could offer early warning signs of dementia
"UC Irvine research shows that the brain’s shifting geometry is tied to memory loss, dementia risk"
Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans
"Older adults who use smartphones, computers are more socially engaged than less tech-savvy peers"
FAU historian traces the transformation of U.S. nursing homes into big business
"In postwar America, as suburbs spread and federal social welfare programs expanded, one underexamined building type quietly became a fixture of the American health care landscape: the nursing home."
Aging in plain sight: What new research says the eyes reveal about aging and cardiovascular risk
"The tiny blood vessels in your eyes might hold the key to predicting a person’s risk of developing heart disease and how fast they’re biologically aging, according to researchers at McMaster University and Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) - a joint institute of Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster."
The rise of longevity clinics: Promise, risk, and the future of aging
"“The major issue is that longevity clinics not yet embedded within mainstream medical practice.”"
How your brain helps you as you get older
"Older people tend to interpret ambiguous facial expressions as positive to a greater extent than younger people, thanks to adaptations in a specific area of the brain."
How to hack your microbiome for lifelong health
"From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the health and wellness space. That’s because scientists have come to appreciate that the trillions of microbes—bacteria, fungi and other microscopic organisms—that live in your gut, on your skin and beyond have a huge impact on the body as a whole."
