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Community gathering places, where residents lead group activities, have been promoted across Japan as part of long-term care prevention efforts to extend healthy life expectancy. These often involve exercise and social…
A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Toronto, in partnership with 20 long-term care (LTC) homes across Toronto, has found that onsite rapid…
As South Korea enters a superaged society, the rising number of cancer and chronic disease patients has made "eating well" an emerging national and social challenge. Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—is particularly common…
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review covering more than 350 papers on protein restriction and aging—published July 31 in the journal Cell Press…
Lysosomes, the cell's recycling hubs, are best known for their role in a group of rare inherited conditions called lysosomal storage disorders, where harmful molecules build up inside these compartments. But scientists…
"Older adults with pre-frailty and frailty are vulnerable to malnutrition, yet they often lack access to tailored, credible and accessible nutrition education," says researcher Adeline Lau, from Flinders University's…
From delayed speech to limited eye contact, know which developmental signs parents should keep an eye on.
People living on the coast in midlife are more likely to have worse health, a new study of England and Wales led by UCL researchers finds.
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First Peoples say cultural medicines remain central to health and well-being despite a lack of access. Access to physical medicines (ingested, inhaled and topical) is a top priority, according to new research led by…
From Aarambh to Anganwadi networks, a grassroots model is transforming the first 1,000 days of child development ...
Researchers compared beliefs from 887 US adults with modeled lifespan trajectories from 166,971 participants across eight longitudinal studies. Population-average Big Five traits changed as much as or ...
Researchers from the Universities of Hildesheim, Bonn and Freiburg have uncovered how human skeletal muscle responds to resistance exercise at the molecular level. Their findings provide new insights that could help…
There was an energetic push to install air-filtering devices in schools and nursing homes when the COVID pandemic struck. However, these devices had rarely been tested in real-world situations for their effects on…
A large new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute finds that cancer-related health care expenses continue to be high for older adults, varying substantially by…
Portable air filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people's long-term care facilities, a University of Bristol–led trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found. The…
Maintaining and improving quality of life (QOL) and extending a healthy lifespan are among the most important objectives for an aging society. A research group led by Dr. Keiko Odera and Dr. Ryoya Takahashi, a former…
If there's a word that captures both the great promise and the persistent uncertainty of longevity medicine, it's peptides.
How to Behave in Front of Your Kids Understanding Your Influence: Many parents believe that their children are too young to grasp complex emotions, yet kids are observant and notice everything around ...
Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
Psychology suggests that arguments over the television remote are rarely about the remote itself. Instead, they often reveal deeper emotional needs, such as a desire for autonomy, fairness, ...
Chronic gum disease (periodontitis) may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health, according to collaborative research between Griffith University and…
My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county's science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather's blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would…
The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of…
Older Australians account for almost half of all hospitalizations and more than half of total patient days, yet there is no consistent way to measure whether this care improves their quality of life beyond clinical…
Lying in childhood can indicate a child's normal cognitive growth and improving comprehension of social interactions. As they develop theory of mind, children come to understand that others may have ...
Doctors remind that regular check-ups are necessary to help parents monitor children's development achievements ...
Nominations for the 2027 SRCD Governing Council are now open! Review the nomination requirements below and submit your nomination by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Nominations for the 2027 SRCD Governing Council are now open! Review the nomination requirements below and submit your nomination by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Skeletal muscle is one of the first tissues to decline with age. This decline can lead to weakness, scarring, fat accumulation inside muscle and the loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers that are important for quick…
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