New research has found that immigrants’ income falls behind once they turn 50 and their disadvantage only gets worse as they continue to age.
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Contrary to assumptions that seniors are technologically averse, many older adults now show remarkable agility in navigating digital media.
The need to connect is fundamental. But diminishing social ties and community support are contributing to the loneliness epidemic.
The gut microbiome and immune system work closely together. However, as people age, the composition and balance of microorganisms in the gut changes, with fewer beneficial bacteria.
Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Detailed data on the ages at which people die can give good indications of a person’s remaining life span.
As the share of adults age 60 and older grows globally, age-friendly universities offer social connection, continued learning and better health.
Sleep appears to play an essential role in a number of brain functions, such as memory. So good quality sleep could play a vital role in preventing dementia.
Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.
Want to stay active and healthy in later life? Food fortification and strength and balance training could help improve quality of life for older adults
Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.
Bacteria that are resistant to phenomenal amounts of radiation are prompting us to rethink our understanding of the mechanisms underlying ageing.
Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.
Granger, who died in December 2023, is credited with making avocado toast fashionable. Little did he know that his lasting legacy would inspire a meme that symbolized generational tension.
Scoliosis is a treatable condition, but only if detected early. Greater awareness of the condition and its dynamics will greatly aid in patient care moving forward.
Automobile technology provides opportunities for older drivers to maintain their independence and autonomy, but cars need to be designed with their needs in mind.
It’s part of a decadeslong trend.
Gays, lesbians and other sexual minorities can face significant economic challenges with age.
Dementia does not manifest solely as a memory problem. People with dementia can also experience issues with learning, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour.
Publicly funded primary and home care should be accessible to all older adults, regardless of where they live.
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Regents and Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia
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Director of the International Laboratory of Demography and Human Capital, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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Associate professor, Queen's University, Ontario
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Co-Director of Texas A&M Center for Population Health and Aging, Texas A&M University
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Professor of Economics, emeritus, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York)
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer of Gerontology, LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston, UMass Boston
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Clinical Professor of Gerontology and Co-Director LeadingAge LTSS Center, UMass Boston
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Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh
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Associate Professor, Public Health and Alberta Innovates Research Chair, University of Lethbridge
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Senior Scientist Team Lead Nutrition Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Team Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Professor of Medicine, Tufts University
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Professor of Sociology, Texas A&M University
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Professor, Department of Gerontology, McCormack Graduate School Director, Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, Gerontology Institute, UMass Boston
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Senior Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), UNSW Sydney
