[A GRIEVOUS TAIL] Loss of a pet is more distressing than loss of a human for UK adults
"One in 5 surveyed UK adults who have experienced the death of a pet report it as more distressing than experiencing human deaths. Significant rates of prolonged grief disorder (PGD) symptoms were also reported following pet loss."
[TATTLETALE] Pill that reports when it's been swallowed can improve adherence
"In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, engineers at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, have designed a pill that can report when it has been swallowed. The new reporting system, which can be incorporated into existing pill capsules, contains a biodegradable radio frequency antenna. After it sends out the signal that the pill has been consumed, most components break down in the stomach, whereas a tiny radio frequency (RF) chip passes out of the body through the digestive tract."
[HEADS UP!] Many Canadians avoid talking about or seeking help for dementia
"Findings from a poll of a representative sample of more than 1,500 Canadians revealed that while concern about dementia is high, many still avoid talking about it or seeking help. January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada, and local Alzheimer Societies across the country launched a Forget No One campaign to encourage the conversation. The message: Avoiding dementia is not a strategy, and they are here to help."
[TAKE A BITE] Low lycopene tied to higher risk of gum disease in older adults
"Insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among US adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race and sex."
[HOME, WELL HOME] What's next in wellness real estate
"Consumers taking longevity-focused supplements and exercising regularly are now expecting their homes to support wellness, too, according to a recent article in Athletech News. The article, highlighted by the Global Wellness Institute, looks at trends in wellness real estate, citing developers and property teams working on their latest projects."
Researchers warn: Lecture-based courses don’t work for older adults
"Learning later in life isn’t just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for younger people, with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant to their lives. The findings emphasize that the common method of lecture-based learning does not fit older adults’ characteristics because it requires good memory and often feels irrelevant. This new research builds on an earlier study, led by the same team, which found that older women actually learned better as they got older. Based on interviews with nineteen women in the “third age”, that study showed that, in contrast to common stereotypes, they felt they were learning better than at any earlier time in their lives, and it also explained what made this later-life learning especially effective. Primarily, they reported better understanding, because they can connect new knowledge to previous knowledge and experiences. The results challenged common assumptions about aging and showed that the right learning conditions can help older adults thrive."
Shape of your behind may signal diabetes
"The shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes in different ways with aging, lifestyle, frailty, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, and these changes differ between women and men, according to new research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)."
Research study suggests speaking more languages might keep you younger
"Multilingualism protects against accelerated aging in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of 27 European countries"
Rejuvenating the blood: A new pharmacological strategy targeting RhoA in haematopoietic stem cells
"Ex vivo treatment of blood stem cells with the drug Rhosin rejuvenates them and helps produce healthier blood cells, which could prevent age-related diseases, according to the results published in Nature Ageing."
Older age, chronic kidney disease and cerebrovascular disease linked with increased risk for paralysis and death after West Nile virus infection
"Aging population faces escalating West Nile threat as chronic diseases and immunosuppression rates climb"
Most older drivers aren’t thinking about the road ahead, poll suggests
"More than 80% of people over 65 drive at least weekly, but less than half have a plan for a time when they can’t or shouldn’t drive; few have talked to a health professional about it"
Mount Sinai study finds PTSD may accelerate brain aging in 9/11 responders
"Deep learning brain imaging reveals long-term neurobiological effects of trauma"
National Center to Reframe Aging partners with Maine Council on Aging to host leadership exchange on ageism
"The National Center to Reframe Aging — the leading organization for evidence-based communication strategies and tools to effectively frame aging issues — is partnering with the Maine Council on Aging to host a special cohort of the Leadership Exchange on Ageism (LEA), a program for leaders to enhance understanding of ageism and develop strategies to eliminate it."
More muscle, less belly fat slows brain aging
"Researchers have found that a specific body profile—higher muscle mass combined with a lower visceral fat to muscle ratio—tracks with a younger brain age, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Visceral fat is hidden deep within the abdominal cavity, surrounding vital internal organs."
Mayo Clinic scientists create tool to predict Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms begin
"Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new tool that can estimate a person's risk of developing memory and thinking problems associated with Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. The research, published in The Lancet Neurology, builds on decades of data from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging — one of the world's most comprehensive population-based studies of brain health."
High tyrosine levels linked to shorter lifespan in men
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Internet use may protect caregivers against loneliness
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Hospital infections associated with higher risk of dementia
"'Our meta-analysis showed that hospitalization with infection was associated with increased risk of dementia.'"
Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes, Baycrest study shows
"The way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Baycrest, the University of Toronto and York University. The study found that subtle features of speech timing, such as pauses, fillers (‘uh,’ ‘um’) and word-finding difficulty, are strongly linked to executive function, the set of mental skills that support memory, planning and flexible thinking. "
Epigenetic aging linked to cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino adults
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Chinese Medical Journal study highlights transposable elements' role in health and disease
"It reveals how transposable elements influence gene regulation and disease, offering new avenues for diagnosis and therapy"
Chinese Neurosurgical Journal study explores the role of aging related genes in intracranial aneurysms
"New bioinformatics analysis-based study explores the signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms of aging-related genes in the development of intracranial aneurysms"
Demographic shifts could boost drug-resistant infections across Europe
"Aging populations are expected to fuel an increased rate of drug-resistant bacterial bloodstream infections in Europe between now and 2030"
[LOG ON, LINK UP] Internet use may protect caregivers from loneliness
"While too much screen time can isolate young people, a recent study of older, unpaid caregivers shows benefits to being online. The authors found that staying connected through the internet can help older adults who care for their family or friends feel less lonely and cope better with the stress of caregiving."
[DON'T DRINK UP AND UP] Heavy energy drink intake tied to stroke risk
"Drinking several strong energy drinks every day may pose a serious stroke risk, authors of a case report warn after treating an otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s with a daily 8-can habit and very high blood pressure. The findings prompted the authors to call for tighter regulation of the sales and advertising of energy drinks, particularly given their popularity among young people."
[ZZZs POWER] Sufficient sleep boosts daily activity
"Getting enough sleep and staying active are two of the most important things people can do for their health, but new research shows that most struggle to achieve both, and that sleep may hold the key to moving more."
[LIVE IT UP!] Americans want to live until they're 91
"The Pew Research Institute recently asked 8,750 US adults how long they would like to live. Though life expectancy at birth is 78 years old in the US, many respondents said they would like to live longer than that, according to a report on the research by Pew's John Gramlich and Luona Lin."
[TOGETHER ALONE] Solo agers appreciate freedom, autonomy
"AARP’s latest research looks into the lives of solo agers, surveying over 500 individuals ages 50 to 95. Overall, respondents reported significant satisfaction with their lives and cited uplifting feelings as part of their everyday mindset, according to a roundup of the research by Lona Choi-Allum and Fanni Farago, both of AARP Research. "
[FEELIN] Six depressive symptoms at midlife tied to dementia risk
'Midlife depression has long been considered a risk factor for dementia in later life.'
[SLEEP NOW!] Night waking harms cognitive performance
'For older adults, the quality of sleep may affect cognitive performance the following day regardless of their quantity of sleep'
[NOT ONLY THE LONELY] Curbing social isolation protects late-life brain
'Higher social isolation causes faster cognitive decline, regardless of whether or not people identify as lonely, according to a recent study.'
[READY? OR NOT?] Many US workers say they need at least $1 million to retire
'The senior housing sector is experiencing "a powerful resurgence, with transaction volume soaring and asset values climbing."'
[HOW MUCH?] Senior housing transactions soaring
'The senior housing sector is experiencing "a powerful resurgence, with transaction volume soaring and asset values climbing."'
