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Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

New research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most beneficial in lowering daily blood sugar levels, according to a study published in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.

10 Jun 2024

Nursing homes are left in the dark as more utilities cut power to prevent wildfires

When powerful wind gusts created threatening wildfire conditions one day near Boulder, Colorado, the state's largest utility cut power to 52,000 homes and businesses — including Frasier, an assisted living and skilled nursing facility.

10 Jun 2024

Heat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren cool

Proposed rules to protect California workers from extreme heat would extend to schoolchildren, requiring school districts to find ways to keep classrooms cool.

10 Jun 2024

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Researchers in China discovered that gut microbiome diversity, influenced by metabolic health and age, significantly impacts cardiovascular disease risk.

9 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Study highlights rising rates of food and water insecurity among U.S. children

Between 2005 and 2020, the number of children facing simultaneous water and food insecurity in the United States more than doubled.

7 Jun 2024

How increased mTOR activity shortens lifespan and promotes aging-related diseases

The reality of a population who is aging at an accelerated rate makes it a priority to understand what happens in the body over time, on a molecular scale.

7 Jun 2024

New soft-robotic device restores natural esophageal motion for improved digestion

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a wirelessly activated device that mimics the wavelike muscular function in the esophagus and small intestine responsible for transporting food and viscous fluids for digestion.

7 Jun 2024

Addressing the lifelong needs of adults with cerebral palsy

Because the majority of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, a focus on adult care in addition to pediatric and adolescent care is increasingly important to address their needs.

6 Jun 2024

Developing pre-symptomatic diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's disease using long-read RNA sequencing

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are working to develop a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's disease.

6 Jun 2024

U.S. cardiovascular disease costs set to skyrocket by 2050, new study reveals

New research forecasts that the economic burden of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S. will nearly quadruple by 2050, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures.

5 Jun 2024

America's looming heart crisis: Study forecasts alarming rise in cardiovascular disease and stroke by 2050

Researchers predict significant increases in cardiovascular disease and stroke in the U.S. by 2050, with rising disparities among racial and ethnic groups.

5 Jun 2024

Increasing levels of key protein may prevent macular degeneration progression

Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.

5 Jun 2024

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests.

5 Jun 2024

Unveiling the heterogeneity of skeletal stem cells across skeletal regions and developmental stages

SSCs are essential for bone development, homeostasis, and repair. Recent studies have identified distinct SSC populations in long bones, craniofacial bones, and spine.

5 Jun 2024

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares.

5 Jun 2024

Salk researchers unveil SWI/SNF variants' role in macrophage immune responses

Bacteria, parasites, viruses-;the immune system tackles them all. At the front line of the human immune response are cells called macrophages, which are responsible for correctly identifying intruders and then directing how the entire immune system responds.

5 Jun 2024

Aging News and Research

Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults

Nursing homes are left in the dark as more utilities cut power to prevent wildfires

Heat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren cool

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study highlights rising rates of food and water insecurity among U.S. children

How increased mTOR activity shortens lifespan and promotes aging-related diseases

New soft-robotic device restores natural esophageal motion for improved digestion

Addressing the lifelong needs of adults with cerebral palsy

Developing pre-symptomatic diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's disease using long-read RNA sequencing

U.S. cardiovascular disease costs set to skyrocket by 2050, new study reveals

America's looming heart crisis: Study forecasts alarming rise in cardiovascular disease and stroke by 2050

Increasing levels of key protein may prevent macular degeneration progression

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

Unveiling the heterogeneity of skeletal stem cells across skeletal regions and developmental stages

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

Salk researchers unveil SWI/SNF variants' role in macrophage immune responses

California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending

Researchers develop a simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer

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