Elderly
Research conducted by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has revealed that the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) is a useful predictor of surgical risk and postoperative outcomes in older patients undergoing multilevel thoracolumbar fusion surgery. The study, which included 249 patients aged 65 years or older, found that the
Elderly
The UK pension triple lock guarantee is ensnaring the country in a vicious circle of higher taxes to benefit pensioners, according to a thinktank. The triple lock, introduced in 2010, ensures state pension rises each April, tied to the highest of total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%. Industry
Gerontology
Researchers have shed new light on the long-term effects of smoking cessation on cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that quitting smoking can lead to improved cognitive trajectories compared to continuing to smoke. A longitudinal study conducted across 12 countries and spanning 18 years of cognitive data found
Exercise
Research has shown that cerebral blood flow (CBF) declines consistently in aging, contributing to several late-life diseases. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A, investigated the relationship between physical activity (PA) and CBF in different sexes and age groups. The findings suggest that PA is a powerful
Gerontology
Researchers have shed new light on the long-term effects of smoking cessation on cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that quitting smoking can lead to improved cognitive trajectories compared to continuing to smoke. A longitudinal study conducted across 12 countries and spanning 18 years of cognitive data found
Elderly
Researchers at the University of Jaen have conducted a study to analyze the effects of a 6-week multidomain walking training program (MWTP) with mHealth technology on health status, cognitive performance, and physical function in older adults. The study, funded by the European Union, involved 49 sedentary older adults who were
Elderly
A recent study published in the European Review of Aging and Physical Activity explores the effects of combining creatine supplementation with exercise training on older adults' physical performance and body composition. Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences conducted a meta-analysis of 20 articles involving 1093 participants, finding that
Gerontology
A team of researchers from the SOMT University of Physiotherapy in the Netherlands has conducted a 10-year prospective cohort study to investigate the early stages of frailty in older adults. The Amersfoort Cohort Study on Functional Decline, Healthy Aging, and Frailty (AMCOHF) aims to identify markers that can predict an
Elderly
Research conducted by the University of South Australia has found that dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are equally safe as long-acting insulin or sulfonylureas when added to metformin in older people with diabetes living in long-term care facilities. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association,
Elderly
As the UK's population continues to age, Hertfordshire County Council's draft "Care Homes Commissioning Strategy for Older People" aims to address the challenges of caring for an increasingly older population, tackling issues such as affordable care options, dementia care, and a shortage of skilled
Gerontology
A new study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A has found that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based frailty index effectively predicts postoperative outcomes in older adults. The study, conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Florida, used electronic health records (EHR) to develop and validate
Gerontology
Cognitive control is crucial for maintaining independence and daily life in older adults, yet research has often focused on small samples or specific subcomponents, leading to a lack of understanding of how these subcomponents develop in aging. This study aimed to address this knowledge gap by examining the development of
