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It’s no secret that our planet is ageing – and not just in terms of the physical entity we live on. The world is facing a demographic timebomb with the scales tipped firmly toward older adults. Global life expectancy a century ago was just 34 years. Now, thanks to medical advances and improved standards of [...]
With governments across the globe facing a ticking timebomb when it comes to funding the care needs of their ageing populations, a leading social and medical anthropologist has told the latest Agetech World podcast that there is much Japan can teach policymakers. Click here to listen to the latest Agetech World podcast Among Dr Iza Kavedžija’s [...]
The project aims to identify people at risk of dementia before symptoms appear. More than 7 million people are living with dementia in the EU. This number is projected to double, reaching 14 million by 2050. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Although the search for potential treatments is showing promise, it is [...]
The partnership will bring non-pharmacological interventions for dementia and alternatives to high-cost drugs to patients across Washington State. A new partnership between brain health company, Together Senior Health and accountable care organisation, Rainier Health Network, The partnership will introduce Together's suite of dementia-specific programs, including in-home virtual interventions, to patients across Rainier Health Network in [...]
The study used genomic data from 58,000 Icelanders and discovered the presence of a life-shortening genotype across 4 per cent of the population. Scientists at deCODE Genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, have published a study on actionable genotypes detected in the Icelandic population and their association with lifespan. The researchers determined that 1 in 25 [...]
A one-of-a-kind robotic cup designed to help people living with cerebral palsy stay hydrated could also be a game-changer for older adults suffering from mobility impairments. The aptly named RoboCup enables people with limited upper body mobility to stay hydrated without relying on a caregiver for help. The battery-powered device, which can be mounted on [...]
The Forever Healthy Foundation has announced the first set of speakers for its Rejuvenation Startup Summit on 10-11 May 2024. The networking event brings together startups and members of the longevity venture capital and investor ecosystem who share the common aim to create therapies that extend the healthy human lifespan. Rejuvenation and longevity biotech is [...]
Our Future Health collects and links genetic and other health data in an effort to help people live longer and healthier lives. Our Future Health is now over a fifth of the way towards its goal of recruiting 5 million volunteers, with around 3,000 new people joining every day. The programme - which brings together [...]
Practicing mindfulness focused on healthy eating can be good for the heart because it improves self-awareness and helps people stick to a heart-healthy diet, new research has found. When people who had elevated blood pressure participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction programme for the study, they significantly improved their scores on measures of [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association, Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and the Alzheimer’s Society have announced the most recent awardees of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders. The competitive funding initiative dedicated to nurturing efforts and improving outcomes in the fields of brain health and dementia. A total of 26 awards have been granted to [...]
