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1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from lack of physical activity

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

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...
gene therapy

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...
socioeconomic longevity inequalities

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...
Population ageing

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

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

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...
Oestrogen deficiency can alter the way the body responds to exercise

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

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 

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? 

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

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  

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

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

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

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...
travel therapy

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

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

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...
dementia prevention

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...

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