Category: Aging
Where You Carry Body Fat May Matter for Cancer and Longevity, Study Suggests
Key Takeaways A prospective study of 94,139 adults in northern China found that a higher waist-to-hip ratio was associated with higher risks of death from any cause and death …
Smartphone Memory Tests Picked Up Subtle Differences Linked to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Key Takeaways A study of 123 adults aged 65 and older tested whether repeated smartphone assessments could capture cognitive differences associated with early Alzheimer’s disease. Among people reporting subjective …
A Common Gene Variant May Change How Older Women Respond to Exercise
Key Takeaways A study of 682 adults aged 65 and older found that greater physical activity was generally associated with better muscle mass and physical function. Among women with …
Thousands of Older Adults Screened Positive for a Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson’s, but Most Were Not Confirmed
A large nationwide study of nearly 16,000 older adults found that symptoms suggesting REM sleep behavior disorder were surprisingly common on an online questionnaire. But most people who initially …
Your Body Doesn’t Age at One Speed: Some Tissues Change Fastest in Your 30s
Aging is often described as a slow process that gradually affects the entire body. But a new analysis of more than 25,000 human tissue samples suggests the biological reality …
Creatine for Women Over 40: New Research Finds Benefits for Muscle and Strength, but Not Every Claim Holds Up
Creatine was once associated mainly with bodybuilders and competitive athletes. Today, interest has expanded to women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, particularly as researchers investigate whether creatine could …
Chronic Heat May Accelerate Biological Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Long-term exposure to high heat is linked to faster biological aging at the DNA level. Older adults in hotter areas may be aging faster, even without showing …
Human Trials of Stem Cell-Derived Dopamine Neurons Offer Hope for Parkinson’s
Key Takeaways: Stem cell-derived dopamine neurons were safely transplanted into Parkinson’s patients in two clinical trials. Some patients showed improved motor symptoms, especially in the high-dose groups, with no …