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

Sense of control over life makes older adults feel younger

A recent study finds that older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily lives, regardless of stress or health concerns. However, stress and health -- not a sense of control -- play a significant role in how old younger adults feel.

19 Mar 2019

Study: Post-traumatic holocaust survivors transmit negative views on aging to offspring

Favorable views on aging promote a general sense of wellbeing, increase self-efficacy, and motivate older adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ultimately influencing their own physical and biological aging. But exposure to trauma, directly or indirectly, may significantly impact these views, according to a new study.

18 Mar 2019

People with chronic periodontitis have higher risk for dementia

Gum disease that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth.

15 Mar 2019

Study: More vitamin D may boost memory but too much could lead to slower reaction time

How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much?

15 Mar 2019

Experts release new action steps to provide best care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions

Caring for older adults with multiple chronic conditions can create challenging situations. For example, some treatments may be harmful to older adults who live with and manage several chronic conditions. In some cases, several treatments might be available but healthcare providers may not know which are best for a particular individual.

14 Mar 2019

Gender and health implications of policies to extend working lives

The extension of working life is a hot topic in many European Countries and will have numerous implications on individuals and society at large.

11 Mar 2019

Fasting-mimicking diet changes gut microbiota to reduce IBD pathology in mice

Dietary modifications are frequently used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases.

6 Mar 2019

Patients experiment with prescription drugs to fight aging

Dr. Alan Green's patients travel from around the country to his tiny practice in Queens, N.Y., lured by the prospect of longer lives.

6 Mar 2019

Low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet has potential to treat people with IBD

What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut? USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie "fasting-mimicking" diet has the potential to do just that.

6 Mar 2019

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month: How visual impairment affects older adults

As Age-Related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re sharing three stories by Bonnielin Swenor, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and an assistant professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

5 Mar 2019

Resistance training as little as once per week improves the health of older adults

According to a recent research, resistance training improves the health of over 65-year-olds, and the benefits occur even when some people train as little as once per week. The benefits show in improvements in blood values, muscle strength and mental well-being.

27 Feb 2019

Eating blueberries could reduce your risk of heart disease

Daily consumption of the berries over the course of a month was associated with improved blood vessel function and a lowering of systolic blood pressure.

25 Feb 2019

The United States records highest drug overdose death rates

In the most comprehensive international comparison of its kind, a USC study found that the United States has the highest drug overdose death rates among a set of high-income countries.

21 Feb 2019

Eating blueberries every day could help decrease blood pressure

A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology Series A has found that eating 200g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement in blood vessel function and a decrease in systolic blood pressure in healthy people.

20 Feb 2019

High-protein and low-calorie diet helps older adults lose weight safely, shows study

A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle mass, improve bone quality and lose "bad" fat, according to results from a new randomized controlled trial led by Wake Forest University researcher Kristen Beavers.

15 Feb 2019

Study: Hearing impairment associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age

Hearing impairment is a common consequence of advancing age. Almost three-quarters of U.S. adults age 70 and older suffer from some degree of hearing loss.

13 Feb 2019

New DNA methylation GrimAge tool allows you to predict lifespan and healthspan

The Grim Reaper arrives for each of us eventually--wouldn't it be nice to know when? Now UCLA researchers have developed a new tool to help you plan ahead for your date with the Angel of Death.

13 Feb 2019

Researchers uncover novel mechanism and potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Health have identified a novel mechanism and potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.

12 Feb 2019

Targeting aging process itself can lead to better and more effective interventions

Medical care for older adults has long focused on preventing and treating chronic diseases and the conditions that come with them.

11 Feb 2019

New study aims to investigate lifestyle effects on cognitive function in older adults

Researchers in Finland recently found that lifestyle choices can help older adults stay mentally sharp. Now scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine hope to find confirmatory evidence this is indeed the case by coordinating a large, national clinical trial sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association through a $28 million grant.

8 Feb 2019

Gerontology News and Research

Sense of control over life makes older adults feel younger

Study: Post-traumatic holocaust survivors transmit negative views on aging to offspring

People with chronic periodontitis have higher risk for dementia

Study: More vitamin D may boost memory but too much could lead to slower reaction time

Experts release new action steps to provide best care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions

Gender and health implications of policies to extend working lives

Fasting-mimicking diet changes gut microbiota to reduce IBD pathology in mice

Patients experiment with prescription drugs to fight aging

Low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet has potential to treat people with IBD

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month: How visual impairment affects older adults

Resistance training as little as once per week improves the health of older adults

Eating blueberries could reduce your risk of heart disease

The United States records highest drug overdose death rates

Eating blueberries every day could help decrease blood pressure

High-protein and low-calorie diet helps older adults lose weight safely, shows study

Study: Hearing impairment associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age

New DNA methylation GrimAge tool allows you to predict lifespan and healthspan

Researchers uncover novel mechanism and potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s

Targeting aging process itself can lead to better and more effective interventions

New study aims to investigate lifestyle effects on cognitive function in older adults

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