Health Care-Aging
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How gerontology, the study of aging, came to be
by ALL THINGS CONSIDERED 27/2/24 npr
For centuries, people have been obsessed with staying young and even living forever. We spend billions of dollars on anti-aging products. We're told to look younger. We question whether older people are fit to lead. Well, NPR's history podcast, Throughline, brings us the story of the scientist who helped launch gerontology, the study of aging, and how we started viewing aging as a disease.
Japan firms face serious labour crunch from aging population, survey shows
Labour shortages in Japan, particularly among non-manufacturers and small firms, are reaching historic levels, the government has said, stoking concerns that this supply-side constraint could stifle economic growth.
Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
by Jacqueline Howard 7/11/24 CNN
Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument.
Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
by Patti Neighmond 16/1/19 npr
We've all heard about techniques to get us more physically active — take the stairs, park the car a bit further from your destination, get up and march in place for a minute or two when standing or sitting at a desk.
Scientists are waging a war against human aging. But what happens next?
There’s too much news and too little context. At Vox, we’ll help you understand what really matters. We report urgently on the most important stories shaping our world, but we also spend time on issues the rest of the media neglects.
Delaying Aging May Have A Bigger Payoff Than Fighting Disease
Curing cancer and eliminating heart disease has been the holy grail of medical research. But there could be even greater benefits if aging itself could be delayed, a study finds.
The real science behind the billionaire pursuit of immortality
There’s too much news and too little context. At Vox, we’ll help you understand what really matters. We report urgently on the most important stories shaping our world, but we also spend time on issues the rest of the media neglects.
7 tips for successful aging
by Mary Jo Brooks 7/1/14 PBS NEWS
Eva Allegria works out at an AltaMed PACE Center, which helps elderly individuals stay healthy, active and happy for longer into old age.
How a dog aging project can help pets and humans live healthier lives
In late 2019, a team of researchers launched The Dog Aging Project, a long-term survey on the health and lifestyles of dogs in the United States. Their launch goal: Enroll 10,000 dogs. When a global pandemic hit soon after, it was suddenly a daunting task.
Learning second language 'slows brain ageing'
by Annals of Neurology 2/6/14 BBC NEWS
A previous study suggested that being bilingual could delay the onset of dementia by several years.
5 powerful benefits of ‘pro-aging’ thinking
by Dr. Sharon Horesh 16/4/15 CNN
The way you perceive aging can actually influence how you age. Aging, like many aspects of life, is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Positive and negative attitudes can affect your health behaviorally, psychologically and even biologically. Being “pro-aging,” or satisfied with your own aging, can make you adopt healthier behaviors, feel in control of how you age and even heighten your immune system. Being “anti-aging,” or perceiving aging negatively, can do the opposite.
Happy Aging
by MORNING EDITION 29/7/02 npr
A new study shows that a positive attitude about aging can contribute to a longer, happier life - even more than low cholesterol or regular exercise. The report finds that the negative images of aging and the elderly in popular culture can have serious health consequences, lowering some individuals' will to live.
How Google’s Calico aims to fight aging and ‘solve death’
Plenty of skin care companies would like us to believe so. And now, the multinational tech giant Google would like us to think it might be possible too.
Cheap Daily Supplement Appears to Boost Brain Function in Older People
by Carly Cassella 9/7/25 Sciencealert
What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve scores on memory tests in people over the age of 60.
Profound Paradigm Shift in Cellular Biology – DNA Damage Repaired by Antioxidant Enzymes
by CENTER FOR GENOMIC REGULATION 6/7/23 sciTechDaily
The human nucleus is metabolically active, according to the findings of a new study in Molecular Systems Biology by researchers at the CRG in Barcelona and CeMM/Medical University of Vienna.
Three independent studies say that blood platelet factor PF4 prevents and reverses cognitive decline
Although the percentage of older people with dementia is thankfully decreasing, from 13% to 10% in those over 70 from 2011-2019, the absolute number of people with dementia is actually increasing. That’s because the share of the U.S. population that is 65 and over ballooned by 38.6% from 2010-2020, in large part due to baby boomers (shown in dark blue below) crossing the 65-year mark. They’ll keep on doing that until 2031, so the 65+ population will continue to grow quickly until then.
Surprising Link Between Menthol And Alzheimer's Discovered in Mice
by David Nield 30/1/25 Science alert
A study found something strange in 2023: When mice with Alzheimer's disease inhale menthol, their cognitive abilities improve. It seems the chemical compound can stop some of the damage done to the brain that's usually associated with the disease.
