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Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

BUSM professor receives Ewald W. Busse Research Award for continued contributions to aging research

Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, a geriatrician at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been honored with the Ewald W. Busse Research Award.

3 Jul 2013

Scientists show that reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually worsens memory problems

Of the many negative stereotypes that exist about older adults, the most common is that they are forgetful, senile and prone to so-called "senior moments." In fact, while cognitive processes do decline with age, simply reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually exacerbates their memory problems, reveals important new research from the USC Davis School of Gerontology.

1 Jul 2013

Pleasant environment can promote mobility among older community-dwelling individuals

A pleasant environment with parks, green areas and walking routes can promote mobility among older community-dwelling individuals. "Older people who have outdoor recreational facilities, such as walking routes located near their homes, are more physically active and thus more likely to maintain good walking ability," says PhD student Johanna Eronen from the Gerontology Research Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

30 Jun 2013

Researchers hope voice therapy in aging humans may help improve quality of life

A new study shows that the vocal training of older rats reduces some of the voice problems related to their aging, such as the loss of vocal intensity that accompanies changes in the muscles of the larynx. This is an animal model of a vocal pathology that many humans face as they age.

25 Jun 2013

Older adults raising grandkids alone may be most vulnerable residents due to high cost of living

Raising a child is not cheap. Now try raising one on a fixed income and long past the age one associates with parenthood: 65 years and older.

21 Jun 2013

Wayne State University awards $1.8 million for development of multidisciplinary research groups

Wayne State University's Office of the Vice President for Research today announced two research awards totaling $1.8 million in the Multidisciplinary Research Group Incubator Program (MRGIP), an internal funding program at the university.

21 Jun 2013

Combination of obesity and low testosterone increases risk of diabetes and brain damage

Low testosterone worsens the harmful effects of obesity in the nervous system, a new study in mice finds. The results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

18 Jun 2013

African-Americans have much greater decrease in their sense of smell, study finds

The ability to distinguish between odors declines steadily with age, but a new study shows that African-Americans have a much greater decrease in their sense of smell than Caucasians.

13 Jun 2013

New fellows and scholars of gerontological nursing receive awards from NHCGNE

The National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) today announced $1,332,000 in awards to the latest cohort of Claire M. Fagin Fellows and Patricia G. Archbold Scholars studying gerontological nursing in academic settings across the U.S.

7 Jun 2013

Doctors should conduct frail screening to prevent bad outcomes

Everyone older than 70 should be checked for frailty, a condition that is both easily treated and potentially deadly, according to an article by representatives from six major international and U.S. medical organizations.

5 Jun 2013

Study reveals how type 2 diabetes and CVD increase risk of cognitive decline

People suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

5 Jun 2013

Springer, SIGG collaborate to publish Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

Starting in 2013, Springer and the Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics are collaborating to publish Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, the official journal of the society.

29 May 2013

New test to predict increased risk of death, hospitalization among kidney dialysis patients

Johns Hopkins scientists report that a 10-minute test for "frailty" first designed to predict whether the elderly can withstand surgery and other physical stress could be useful in assessing the increased risk of death and frequent hospitalization among kidney dialysis patients of any age.

29 May 2013

Offspring of long-lived parents less prone to cancer, study reveals

The offspring of parents who live to a ripe old age are more likely to live longer themselves, and less prone to cancer and other common diseases associated with ageing, a study has revealed.

29 May 2013

Study finds that developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

Stress and exhaustion may turn us into zombies, but a novel study shows that mindless behavior doesn't just lead to overeating and shopping sprees - it can also cause us to stick with behaviors that are good for us.

27 May 2013

Alzheimer's disease: Researchers find new drug to prevent, treat the disease

Researchers at USC have found that a class of pharmaceuticals can both prevent and treat Alzheimer's Disease in mice.

22 May 2013

Study says insomnia may be an indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults

Having trouble falling or staying asleep? According to a new study led by a team of researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, insomnia may be an important indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults.

13 May 2013

Gerontology News and Research

BUSM professor receives Ewald W. Busse Research Award for continued contributions to aging research

Scientists show that reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually worsens memory problems

Pleasant environment can promote mobility among older community-dwelling individuals

Researchers hope voice therapy in aging humans may help improve quality of life

Older adults raising grandkids alone may be most vulnerable residents due to high cost of living

Wayne State University awards $1.8 million for development of multidisciplinary research groups

Combination of obesity and low testosterone increases risk of diabetes and brain damage

African-Americans have much greater decrease in their sense of smell, study finds

New fellows and scholars of gerontological nursing receive awards from NHCGNE

Doctors should conduct frail screening to prevent bad outcomes

Study reveals how type 2 diabetes and CVD increase risk of cognitive decline

Springer, SIGG collaborate to publish Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

New test to predict increased risk of death, hospitalization among kidney dialysis patients

Offspring of long-lived parents less prone to cancer, study reveals

Study finds that developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

Alzheimer's disease: Researchers find new drug to prevent, treat the disease

Study says insomnia may be an indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults

RWJF announces recipients of four new grants from Future of Nursing National Research Agenda

Nurses caring for older people believe their work carried little professional kudos

MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellows Program to continue for fourth year

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