All articles tagged with #ageing
Health experts say some language changes are normal with ageing (slower speech, occasional word-finding pauses), but dementia more typically causes loss of words and meanings, vaguer wording, and reduced coherence years before symptoms. There is no single diagnostic test yet; however, advances in language-analysis tools and apps may help flag risk earlier to enable timely intervention.
A woman who couldn’t hold a plank at 59 transforms her fitness with guidance from her strength-training son, proving gradual, structured strength work can counter age-related decline and even enable pull-ups at 76.
Scientists tracked 81 African turquoise killifish from adolescence to death with 24/7 video and a machine-learning model, finding that more active, faster-moving fish tended to live longer and those that slept mainly at night also reached older ages, while daytime napping correlated with shorter lifespans. The study suggests early-life behaviour can forecast ageing long before disease signs emerge.
A two-year, randomized COSMOS trial found that taking a daily multivitamin slowed certain epigenetic clocks of ageing in people around 70, reducing biological age by about four months versus non-users; the effect was more pronounced in individuals with accelerated ageing and was observed in two of five DNA methylation clocks linked to mortality risk. While promising, the authors emphasize the effects are small and do not yet imply improved clinical outcomes.
New research indicates anxiety about the future can biologically hasten aging, potentially through stress-related effects on telomeres and other systems; the piece explains the science behind this self-fulfilling prophecy and its implications for health, along with how mindset and stress management may influence aging.
Emerging data suggest that a course of the shingles vaccine may slow ageing, reducing age-related health decline by about 20% across multiple countries and potentially lowering dementia risk.
A Nature study in mice shows that a gene that helps young organisms survive sepsis can increase mortality in older mice, suggesting ageing rewires how the body tolerates infection and could guide age-specific therapies.
A woman reflects on feeling uncertain about experiencing new romantic feelings after her divorce and age, but ultimately embraces her new chapter of happiness and self-discovery during a trip to Tuscany.
George Clooney announced he will no longer perform romantic scenes in movies after discussing his age with his wife, aiming to shift away from romantic roles as he gets older, similar to Paul Newman.
UK immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi recommends a nine-supplement routine—including CoQ10, omega-3 and 7, vitamin D and K, creatine, taurine, magnesium, gut support, spermidine, quercetin, and fisetin—to support healthier ageing, boost immunity, and improve energy and cellular repair, especially for those in their 40s and 50s. These supplements should complement a balanced lifestyle, not replace it, and always under medical guidance.
Two young sisters, Carina and Serena Kern-Libera, have founded LinkGevity to develop a pioneering drug targeting necrosis, a key process in ageing, with promising lab results and plans for human trials, aiming to extend healthy lifespan and address age-related diseases.
A Stanford study reveals that human ageing occurs in two major bursts, in the mid-40s and early 60s, where the body's biological systems undergo significant resets, offering opportunities for targeted health interventions during these periods.
The article emphasizes the importance of adapting exercise routines as we age, recognizing physical changes such as decreased muscle mass and joint health, and avoiding over-exercising or ignoring pain. Experts recommend flexible, realistic approaches to maintain health and prevent injury, while cautioning against societal pressures and misconceptions that promote unrealistic expectations of youthful vitality at any age.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common but often overlooked condition that can cause fatigue, mood swings, memory issues, and nerve problems, especially among vegetarians, vegans, and older adults. It mimics symptoms of depression and ageing but can be easily corrected through diet, supplements, and medical testing if detected early.
Research shows that many psychological traits and overall mental functioning peak between ages 55 and 60, challenging the notion that cognitive decline begins early and highlighting the value of midlife in leadership and problem-solving roles.