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Scientists have kept a tiny slice of cochlea alive outside the body, directly witnessing how hair cells amplify sound. The finding confirms a universal principle of hearing and could pave the way for long-sought treatments for hearing loss.Monday, September 29, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Morning sickness isn’t just random misery—it’s a biological defense system shaped by evolution to protect the fetus. By linking immune responses to nausea and food aversions, UCLA researchers show these symptoms are signs of a healthy...Monday, September 29, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days, neurons in the hippocampus became overactive, impairing memory. Restoring glucose calmed the neurons, showing...Sunday, September 28, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
When Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin were caught on mic talking about living for ever, it seemed straight out of a sci-fi fantasy. But for some death is no longer considered an inevitability … Imagine you’re the leader of one of the most...Sunday, September 28, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Living with a sense of purpose may not just enrich life, it could also guard against dementia. A UC Davis study tracking over 13,000 adults for up to 15 years found that people with higher purpose were about 28% less likely to develop...Sunday, September 28, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Researchers in Japan discovered that Parkinson’s patients diagnosed in their 80s are far more likely to show signs of amyloid buildup, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, even without dementia symptoms. The study compared younger and older...Friday, September 26, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Kate Evert started working out to appease her kids. Now, she’s confident in her strength and ability In October, Kate Evert will begin the long journey from the small town of Republic, Missouri, to Cape Town, South Africa, to compete in...Thursday, September 25, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Siguiendo el ejemplo del sector privado de seguros, la administración Trump lanzará el próximo año un programa piloto.Thursday, September 25, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
A pilot program testing the use of artificial intelligence to expand prior authorization decisions in Medicare has providers, politicians, and researchers questioning Trump administration promises to curb an unpopular practice that has...Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Tests on Maria Branyas Morera, who was world’s oldest person before she died last year aged 117, gave doctors a trove of discoveries The nonagenarian actor Dame Joan Collins may have been on to something when she declared “ age is just a...Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
One of the greatest acts of love is simply bearing witness to the vicissitudes of ageing Of the many patients over age 75 on my medical unit, half are what providers describe as “young old” and the remainder as “old old”. Admittedly,...Monday, September 22, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
A new study has revealed that TSPO, a protein linked to brain inflammation, rises long before Alzheimer’s symptoms appear. Researchers tracked the protein in genetically engineered mice and confirmed the results in human brain tissue...Monday, September 22, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Tax proves taxing | A canal-boating break | Directionless sprinting | Changes that work | How very Guardian The suggestion that the UK could raise significant sums by increasing the limit on premium bonds is not, unfortunately,...Monday, September 22, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Readers respond to letters about young people not giving up their seats to those who need them more Travelling on the London underground one Sunday afternoon recently, my 80-year-old husband and I (76) got into a very crowded carriage of...Monday, September 22, 2025 from On Aging
A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs.Monday, September 22, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Completing a fiendish jigsaw certainly engages many areas of the brain, but genetics and other lifestyle factors also play their part ‘That’s a very strong statement,” cautions Roxi Carare, professor of clinical neuroanatomy at the...Sunday, September 21, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
New studies reveal that lifestyle changes—such as exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement—can help slow or prevent cognitive decline. Experts say this low-cost, powerful approach could transform dementia care and reduce its...Friday, September 19, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Whistleblower lawsuits alleged that Exactech covered up defects in knee implants while patient injuries mounted.Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
At a recent ceremony for world leaders in Beijing, a hot mic picked up a surprising exchange between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping about the possibility of living to 150. Putin suggested the secret might lie in repeated organ...Monday, September 15, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Readers disagree with an article by Polly Hudson on giving up your place to people on public transport The suggestion that young, fit people do not offer their seats on public transport to vulnerable people for fear of offending them is...Monday, September 15, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
A 28-day trial showed that pterostilbene cream improved wrinkles, skin firmness, collagen, and pore size far better than a control emulsion. The results highlight pterostilbene as a promising natural ingredient for next-generation...Monday, September 15, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Monday, September 15, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
En 2023, el año más reciente con datos disponibles de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), más de 41.000 personas mayores de 65 años murieron por caídas.Monday, September 15, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Dry eyes are far more common than previously believed, with over half of adults in the US and Europe experiencing symptoms, yet most remain undiagnosed for years. The large-scale NESTS study reveals that sufferers often endure daily...Sunday, September 14, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Chronic insomnia may do more than leave you groggy, it could speed up brain aging. A large Mayo Clinic study found that people with long-term sleep troubles were 40% more likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment, with brain...Saturday, September 13, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
The inspector general has applauded aspects of the new act but warns of a yawning gap between promise and delivery It takes real courage to speak truth to power. Frank and fearless advice may be a public service aspiration, but all too...Saturday, September 13, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
My novel explores the consequences of extreme longevity. Meanwhile, Putin and Xi are pondering immortality in real life I was in bed scrolling on my phone when I read the headline: Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ...Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and cognitive decline, especially in Hispanic and Latino adults. This breakthrough points to a future...Monday, September 8, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Scientists have discovered that even short-term exposure to polluted air can speed up Alzheimer’s, worsening toxic protein buildup in the brain and accelerating memory loss. The research connects fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from...Monday, September 8, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Researchers have uncovered why older adults are more vulnerable to severe flu. The culprit is a protein called ApoD, which rises with age and disrupts the body’s ability to fight infection. This protein damages lung tissue and weakens...Monday, September 8, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
In a survey by the National Funeral Directors Association, more than 60% of respondents said they would be interested in exploring green and natural burial alternatives.Monday, September 8, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
En una encuesta, el 60% de las personas dijeron que estarían interesadas en explorar alternativas ecológicas y naturales, para cuando murieran.Sunday, September 7, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Russian leader’s claim that people can ‘get younger’ through repeated organ transplants has raised eyebrows Perhaps it was the extravagant display of deadly weaponry that prompted Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to mull on mortality at...Sunday, September 7, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Celia Imrie was recently shocked to be left standing for a long train journey. But the etiquette of when to offer your seat is complicated It’s easy to jump to conclusions, especially about human nature, particularly when your verdict is...Saturday, September 6, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Athletes are commonly thought to peak in their 20s. But some top sports stars are extending their careers across decades At this year’s US Open, when 45-year-old tennis great Venus Williams stepped on to the court to play in doubles, it...Friday, September 5, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Kokichi Akuzawa climbed with 70-year-old daughter to break record for oldest person to make ascent – a second time Kokichi Akuzawa has become the oldest person to climb to the top of Mount Fuji at the age of 102 – despite almost giving...Friday, September 5, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Russian leader was caught musing about immortality with Xi Jinping but his fascination with long life is nothing new It was the stuff of Bond villains. Two ageing autocrats, their younger ally in tow, ambled down a red-carpeted ramp...Thursday, September 4, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a simple three-minute brainwave test called Fastball EEG that can detect memory problems years before Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed. Unlike traditional memory tests, it passively...Thursday, September 4, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Psychologists have traditionally believed we become less curious as we age, but recent research has shown that curiosity actually becomes more targeted and specific in our later years. To find out why this happens, and how maintaining...Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
I stopped dyeing my hair to avoid the hassle. As an older college student, responses from teachers and younger classmates surprised me A year ago, on my first day of graduate school, the lecture hall filled up around me – and I plotted...Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from On Aging
Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Social Security, under the leadership of a tech enthusiast, rolled out an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to answer calls. But as beneficiaries complain about glitches, lawmakers and former officials ask whether it’s a preview of...Friday, August 29, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Yale scientists discovered that cavefish species independently evolved blindness and depigmentation as they adapted to dark cave environments, with some lineages dating back over 11 million years. This new genetic method not only reveals...Friday, August 29, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Harvard scientists have uncovered that lithium, a naturally occurring element in the brain, may be the missing piece in understanding Alzheimer’s. Their decade-long research shows that lithium depletion—caused by amyloid plaques binding...Thursday, August 28, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
A Mediterranean-style diet was linked to lower dementia risk, especially in people with high-risk Alzheimer’s genes. The strongest benefits were seen in those with two APOE4 copies, showing diet may help offset genetic vulnerability....Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
A delightful feline arrived at my mum’s house just after she died. I tried to resist his charms, but it was useless - the ‘manypaws’ won I am at my late mother’s house a lot at the moment, doing what someone memorably coined “sadmin”,...Monday, August 25, 2025 from Ageing | The Guardian
Advocates warn increased costs for basic assistance like showers and wound cleaning will push older people into aged care or hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily...Friday, August 22, 2025 from Kaiser Health News - Aging
Estudios han comprobado que quienes utilizaban computadoras, teléfonos inteligentes, o Internet presentaban menores índices de deterioro cognitivo o diagnósticos de demencia.Friday, August 22, 2025 from ScienceDaily: Healthy Aging News
Researchers discovered that women with Alzheimer’s show a sharp loss of omega fatty acids, unlike men, pointing to sex-specific differences in the disease. The study suggests omega-rich diets could be key, but clinical trials are needed.