Aging

Sport and Exercise Science has been described as the "Cinderella" subject of Wales and a key part of the Welsh economy, according to new labour market data being released at an event in the Assembly tomorrow (Tuesday). In the first…

Fewer than one-third of caregivers to older adults report being regularly asked by health care workers about needed support Family caregivers usually are not asked by health care workers about needing support in managing older adults'…

Credit: WFU / Ken Bennett Losing weight can be a tricky balance of risks and benefits for older adults: You want to shed fat to improve overall health, but preserve muscle and bone, which reduces risk of future injury. With a new,…

The findings may inform care in other parts of the hospital to improve end-of-life experiences Family caregivers of the deceased rated the quality of end-of-life care in the intensive care unit (ICU) higher than the end-of-life care in…

Caregivers less likely to access needed services, have health insurance, study finds WASHINGTON - People who regularly care for or assist a family member or friend with a health problem or disability are more likely to neglect their own…

An essential protein for brain plasticityCredit: UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Promoting the signalling pathway of reelin -an essential extracellular protein for the neuronal migration and synaptic plasticity- could be an effective…

New study suggests hot flashes may alter hippocampal and prefrontal cortex function to decrease verbal memory CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 22, 2020)--If you're having difficulty identifying the right word to express yourself clearly or…

Credit: Newcastle University, UK The damage visible and infrared light can do to our skin has been revealed for the first time in new research by scientists at Newcastle University, UK. The detrimental effects of exposure to the…

Most diseases have a genetic component. To better understand disease, researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research are analysing genetic information to determine what keeps us healthy. In a world first, the team has…

Scientists find unexpected connection between 2 main forms of AMDCredit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications Researchers have successfully treated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in mice after finding an unexpected link between the two…