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Digital inhalers that track breathing patterns could detect flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) up to two weeks before symptoms appear, new research suggests. The devices monitor changes in how much air a patient inhales and how long inhalation takes, helping identify early signs of acute exacerbations – episodes where symptoms suddenly worsen. Researchers [...]
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 [...]
The human body begins a measurable physical decline at age 34, with further significant shifts in the ageing process occurring at 60 and 78, new research suggests. Rather than progressing steadily, the findings indicate ageing accelerates in phases, driven by changes in specific proteins found in the blood. The study identified three major ageing milestones [...]
Alcohol-free beer, increasingly popular among health-conscious drinkers, could raise the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity if consumed daily, new research suggests. While sales are booming and demand for alcohol-free options is higher than ever, scientists say some of these drinks may cause harmful changes to the body’s metabolism. The study involved 44 healthy [...]
Age Tech World explores the latest research developments in ageing and longevity. Shorter telomeres linked to increased risk of age-related brain diseases Researchers have found evidence suggesting that healthier lifestyle choices could mitigate telomere length-associated risks. The risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression (LLD) increases for people as they get older. Likewise, telomeres, which [...]
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke and dementia, but healthy habits may cancel it out
People with shorter telomeres – protective caps on the ends of chromosomes found in white blood cells – may be at greater risk of stroke, dementia and depression in later life, new research suggests. But individuals with healthy lifestyle habits appear to face no added risk, despite having this biological marker of ageing. The study [...]
A new way to interpret blood pressure readings taken from the ankle could help people unable to use traditional arm cuffs, including stroke survivors and those with limb differences. The method, developed using statistical modelling, estimates arm blood pressure from ankle measurements more accurately than existing approaches. It aims to address a significant care gap [...]
Semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable medications prescribed for obesity, are producing smaller weight loss in everyday clinical use than in trials, mainly due to early treatment discontinuation and lower maintenance doses, a large study has found. Researchers tracking 7,881 adults with severe obesity found a notable gap between the weight loss achieved in randomised trials and [...]
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 [...]
