This article reviews malnutrition as an under-recognized health crisis in aging UK populations, driven by physiological, social, and economic factors. The author calls for better screening, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative clinical-policy action to improve longevity …
This philosophical essay argues that later life should be understood as a valuable life stage defined by agency, meaning, and relationships—not reduced to health risks or frailty. The authors draw on Cicero's ancient treatise to …
Researchers fed fruit flies 20 different types of cereal grains and found that female flies lived 3-13% longer while males lived up to 19% shorter, depending on the cereal type. The sex-specific effects appear linked …
In a longitudinal study of over 30,000 Canadian adults aged 45–85, those at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had approximately 40% higher odds of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions—both at baseline …
Researchers found that people with multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) show reduced brain volume in key emotional and cognitive regions well into mid- and late adulthood, and these changes don't fully explain the link between …
This study of 210 older adults found that problematic personality traits are more strongly linked to difficulty *managing* emotions than to how often people *use* specific coping strategies. Different personality problems showed distinct patterns—for example, …
This review examines circular RNAs (circRNAs)—stable, ring-shaped molecules in cells—and proposes they may be key to how exercise protects muscles from age-related decline. While animal and cell studies show promise, functional evidence in humans remains …
This review examines how chronic, low-grade inflammation (inflammaging) damages muscles, joints, and movement control in older adults, and explores both lifestyle and emerging drug-based approaches to slow mobility decline. While it synthesizes existing knowledge rather …
A study of nearly 2,000 older adults found that people with greater cognitive enrichment over their lifetime—like education, mentally stimulating activities, and learning—had a 38% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia and delayed its onset …
A 60-day online gaming community with professional facilitation reduced depression and anxiety symptoms by moderate amounts in adults who play video games, with about 21% of participants moving from moderate-to-severe depression into healthier ranges. While …
This review examines Akkermansia muciniphila, a beneficial gut bacterium that declines with age and is linked to inflammation and metabolic problems. While some studies show it strengthens the intestinal barrier and reduces aging-related decline, others …
This paper argues that 'identification'—feeling a sense of sameness with another person—is a fundamental mental process rooted in both psychology and brain biology, especially important when we're under stress or trauma. The authors propose that …
This large national study found that exposure to common air pollutants—especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5)—increases the risk that older adults will develop mobility problems and makes it harder for them to bounce back to full …
Limiting food intake to an 8-hour window reduced CRP and IL-6 levels by 25% in overweight adults.