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Politicians in Jersey are calling for new planning policies, including “10-minute neighbourhoods”, to support the island’s rapidly ageing population. Deputy Inna Gardiner has lodged a proposition to create an “age-friendly infrastructure framework” aimed at adapting planning standards to better support older people. The framework proposes keeping GPs, pharmacies, shops and parks within walking distance, alongside [...]
Cells that help manage muscle repair have been identified, offering potential new ways to treat age-related muscle loss and improve healing in older adults. Researchers have discovered that a type of cell known as fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) plays a key role in coordinating the body’s muscle regeneration process after injury. The study found that these [...]
A naturally occurring molecule in the body could help reverse muscle ageing and reduce frailty in older adults, a new study suggests. Scientists found that prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), a chemical messenger in the body, can restore the function of aged muscle stem cells – the cells responsible for repairing damaged muscle tissue. The research suggests [...]
People with shorter telomeres — a sign of accelerated biological ageing — are more likely to develop stroke, dementia or late-life depression, but that risk appears to disappear in those who maintain a healthy lifestyle. A large-scale study has found that individuals with short telomeres who follow good health habits, such as eating well and [...]
Teenagers who go to bed earlier, spend less time awake in bed, and maintain regular sleep patterns at age 15 are more likely to show stronger cardiovascular health by age 22, new research suggests. The study found that adolescents with better sleep efficiency and lower variability in sleep and wake times had higher heart health [...]
Children diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) appear to show signs of accelerated biological ageing, according to new findings that could reshape understanding of the disease’s long-term effects. Researchers studying DNA from children and teenagers with MS found patterns indicating they were biologically older than their healthy counterparts, despite being the same age in years. The [...]
New research shows that weight stigma—not body weight itself—has the biggest impact on mental health and healthy behaviours in the years following weight-loss surgery. The study found that patients who had undergone metabolic bariatric surgery, commonly referred to as weight-loss surgery, tended to experience a significant reduction in weight stigma. This decrease—not a lower BMI [...]
New research has found that unintentional weight loss is the most significant individual predictor of fall risk among the common signs of frailty. A research team led by first author Ya-Mei Tzeng and corresponding authors Yu-Tien Chang and Yaw-Wen Chang from the National Defense Medical Center studied older adults in Taiwan. The team's findings highlights the [...]
Nearly two-thirds of Americans over 50 wrongly believe Medicare would cover nursing home costs, new polling data reveals. The survey exposes widespread misconceptions about long-term care funding and preparation, with many holding mistaken beliefs about payment options and future needs. University of Michigan researchers found that 62 per cent of older adults incorrectly assume Medicare [...]
A new survey has revealed that almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of UK adults over 65 want more choice and control over how they access primary healthcare services, such as opting between in person and video GP appointments, according to a new survey. The survey findings highlight the ongoing challenges faced by older adults in [...]
