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1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from lack of physical activity
New data from WHO shows that 31% of adults worldwide, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
The concerning trend...
Keto diet improves health span and memory in new trial
The keto diet, arguably one of the most popular diets, has scientifically shown that it impacts memory in mice. However, new research from the...
Regenerative therapies for heart disease
Lorna Rothery spoke to cardiovascular regenerative medicine expert, Professor Paolo Madeddu, who co-led a groundbreaking study that identified a mutant anti-ageing gene that could...
Forecasting future socioeconomic longevity inequalities: the impact of lifestyle factors
Fanny Janssen, a professor in mortality and longevity, introduces the Future Longevity Inequalities project and discusses how her research could help inform future health...
Reframing the narrative about population ageing
Population ageing is a natural part of demographic development, so why is it increasingly seen as a burden?
We discuss population ageing with Joan Costa-i-Font,...
Resistance training can improve sleep quality and help manage sarcopenia
According to new research, regular resistance training can help improve sleep quality in older people, reducing inflammation caused by sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is the term for...
Low-intensity exercise reduces the risk of sarcopenia in older adults
As little as ten minutes of low-intensity exercise per day can reduce the risk of sarcopenia in older adults, according to research from Örebro...
Low oestrogen can alter the way the body responds to exercise
A study from the University of Jyväskylä has found that low oestrogen can affect the body’s systemic signalling in response to exercise.
Menopause is associated...
Researchers identify ceramides as a hallmark of ageing
A study has found that ceramides, a class of fat molecules called sphingolipids, start to accumulate in muscle during ageing, impairing function.
Researchers from the...
Why travelling away from home leads to better health
A new study finds that people who travel more outside of their local area feel they have better health than those who stay close...
Is staying hydrated linked to healthy ageing?
New findings illuminate a link between staying hydrated and healthy ageing, which includes a reduced risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart and...
Light physical activity can reduce brain haemorrhage symptoms
Four hours of light physical activity can reduce the symptoms of intracerebral brain haemorrhage, according to research from the University of Gothenburg.
Intracerebral brain...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise linked to increased longevity
Two-minute bursts of vigorous exercise totalling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to new research.
Research published in...
Older bone fracture patients are likely to have poorer general health
According to research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, older people who suffer a bone fracture are more likely to experience worse general...
Weight loss surgery benefits continue long after procedure
Improvements in pain, physical function, and work productivity are likely to endure for at least seven years after bariatric weight loss surgery, according to...
How to get strong and healthy bones
Read our latest tips on achieving strong and healthy bones and how to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and broken bones.
Healthy bones protect our...
Could travel therapy be an effective treatment for dementia?
Innovative research emerging from Edith Cowan University (ECU) indicates that travel therapy could have a range of health benefits for patients with dementia and...
Foods high in Polyphenols may mitigate inflammation and chronic diseases
New evidence suggests that eating foods high in polyphenols may prevent inflammation and chronic diseases in older people.
A study has identified that polyphenols-rich foods...
VR cycling technology reduces mental health issues in elderly people
A new study performed by Motitech has discovered that virtual reality (VR) cycling technology can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in elderly care home...
Seven healthy habits that may boost dementia prevention
New research has identified that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may provide effective dementia prevention, even among people with the highest genetic risk...