Immunosenescence — the decline of immune system function with age — means that vaccines are not as effective in older adults, the demographic most susceptible to many diseases, including COVID-19.
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Our research shows that engaging in one of these social activities regularly may have some effect on preventing chronic conditions.
Fruit flies, just like humans, are prone to age-related hearing loss.
This discovery could be important in helping increase human healthspan and longevity.
At-home electrical ‘therapies’, hormone treatments, and skin ‘foods’ were just some of the popular treatments people used to look and feel younger.
Some things about COVID-19 still don’t add up.
The science is not so clear cut.
Despite an increasingly positive representation of old people in the media, it is not the reality for the majority whose frailty and vulnerability disturb society to the point of denial.
The death rate from coronavirus starts to increase for those aged 50 and over and rises to almost 15% for over-80s.
…and how to prevent it happening.
The Health of Nations report outlines the UK’s plans for extending the number of years people live in good health.
The number of older people who drink heavily is increasing. Here’s why that’s a problem.
Research suggests that scientists’ understanding of biological age may not be as robust as we thought.
Hot weather can make chronic health conditions, most commonly experienced by older people, more difficult to manage. So it’s a good idea to look out for older friends and relatives this summer.
There are a lot of misconceptions about exercise. Here are nine.
Emerging evidence suggests that prolonged stress exposure can accelerate the ticking rate of an internal cellular clock. By doing so, stress can contribute to faster ageing and body deterioration.
A new system of carers’ leave would allow middle-aged Australians to care for their ageing parents while staying in the workforce.
Ageing is a disease and one that will increasingly be treatable.
Talk of a ‘breakthrough’ in NAD+ anti-ageing supplements may be premature.
Simple policies, such as the free bus pass for older adults, not only reduce loneliness but also help older people maintain cognitive function.
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Professor of Biogerontology, University of Brighton
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PhD student, University of Buckingham
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Professor: Health and Population Division, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand
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Emeritus Professor, University of New England
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NHMRC Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), UNSW Sydney
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Visiting Research Fellow, Department of English and Creative Writing, University of Adelaide
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Chair of Molecular Biogerontology, University of Birmingham
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Senior Research Fellow, The University of Edinburgh
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ESRC Strategic Adviser on Quantitative Methods Training, The University of Edinburgh
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Associate professor in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University
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Reader in Molecular Genetics of Ageing, University of Essex
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Senior Lecturer in Economy and Society, Department of Sociology, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of South Australia
