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Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

by Impact Journals LLCComparison of change in LTL over the 2-year follow-up according to osteoporosis. (A) Scatterplot showing the associations between baseline LTL and percentage change in LTL over a

Association between osteoporosis and telomere shortening

by Impact Journals LLCComparison of change in LTL over the 2-year follow-up according to osteoporosis. (A) Scatterplot showing the associations between baseline LTL and percentage change in LTL over a
Addressing the geriatric health care workforce shortage with new curriculum

Addressing the geriatric health care workforce shortage with new curriculum

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pandemic has highlighted the acute shortage of nurses and nursing assistants needed to care for the growing number of older adults in

Addressing the geriatric health care workforce shortage with new curriculum

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pandemic has highlighted the acute shortage of nurses and nursing assistants needed to care for the growing number of older adults in
Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

by Ashley Vargo,Texas A&M UniversityMichael Polymenis, Ph.D., principal investigator, and Heidi Blank, Ph.D., first author of the study published inLife Science Alliance. This is the l

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

by Ashley Vargo,Texas A&M UniversityMichael Polymenis, Ph.D., principal investigator, and Heidi Blank, Ph.D., first author of the study published inLife Science Alliance. This is the l
Polyphenol-rich diets improve leaky gut syndrome in the elderly

Polyphenol-rich diets improve leaky gut syndrome in the elderly

by University of BarcelonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe increase of intestinal permeability is associated with factors such as aging, food allergies and intolerances and unhealthy diets. This alte

Polyphenol-rich diets improve leaky gut syndrome in the elderly

by University of BarcelonaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe increase of intestinal permeability is associated with factors such as aging, food allergies and intolerances and unhealthy diets. This alte
Should age determine how long you drive a car? A new resource to help older drivers navigate licensing rules

Should age determine how long you drive a car? A new resource to help older drivers navigate licensing rules

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould you imagine having a driving lesson in your 50s or 60s, even though you've been driving since your late teens?The idea i

Should age determine how long you drive a car? A new resource to help older drivers navigate licensing rules

byUniversity of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCould you imagine having a driving lesson in your 50s or 60s, even though you've been driving since your late teens?The idea i
Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineDistension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from

Membranous labyrinth distension seen in MRI of Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineDistension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from
How COVID-19 restrictions really impacted older people's health across Europe

How COVID-19 restrictions really impacted older people's health across Europe

by Jules Dupuy, Éric Defebvre and Thomas Barnay,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic brought a fair deal of stress to everyone, but especially older people worl

How COVID-19 restrictions really impacted older people's health across Europe

by Jules Dupuy, Éric Defebvre and Thomas Barnay,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic brought a fair deal of stress to everyone, but especially older people worl
Pasteurization inactivates highly infectious avian flu in milk, study shows

Pasteurization inactivates highly infectious avian flu in milk, study shows

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn March 2024, dairy cows in Texas were found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu, or H5N1 bird flu, in the first

Pasteurization inactivates highly infectious avian flu in milk, study shows

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn March 2024, dairy cows in Texas were found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu, or H5N1 bird flu, in the first
Pain drives rising disability rates among middle-aged and older adults, study finds

Pain drives rising disability rates among middle-aged and older adults, study finds

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsPain is not merely a symptom of an underlying condition or disease. Researchers now see chronic pain as a condition of its ow

Pain drives rising disability rates among middle-aged and older adults, study finds

by Bert Gambini,University at BuffaloCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsPain is not merely a symptom of an underlying condition or disease. Researchers now see chronic pain as a condition of its ow
How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults

How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Matthias Zomer from PexelsFor the first time, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have studied how work, volunteering and leisure activities affect

How genetics, lifestyle promote cognitive health in older adults

byUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaCredit: Matthias Zomer from PexelsFor the first time, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have studied how work, volunteering and leisure activities affect
Transcriptional control of GSH metabolism in aging and age-related diseases

Transcriptional control of GSH metabolism in aging and age-related diseases

Credit:www.freepik.comGSH, a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, plays a crucial role in cellular antioxidant defense mechanisms, protecting cells from oxidative stress and mainta

Transcriptional control of GSH metabolism in aging and age-related diseases

Credit:www.freepik.comGSH, a tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine, plays a crucial role in cellular antioxidant defense mechanisms, protecting cells from oxidative stress and mainta