Gerontology
Investigators at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have highlighted the lack of engagement from the field of gerontology in addressing the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI applications increasingly impact older adults in various ways, including in health insurance, employment, and housing, researchers emphasize the need for
Gerontology
A new study conducted by researchers in China has explored the changes in the gut microbiome of healthy elderly individuals as they age. The study, which analyzed 100 individuals aged 60, found that the diversity of the gut microbiome tends to diminish with age, but a significant reversal was observed
Microbiology
A new study conducted by researchers in China has explored the changes in the gut microbiome of healthy elderly individuals as they age. The study, which analyzed 100 individuals aged 60, found that the diversity of the gut microbiome tends to diminish with age, but a significant reversal was observed
Gerontology
A new study conducted by researchers in China has explored the changes in the gut microbiome of healthy elderly individuals as they age. The study, which analyzed 100 individuals aged 60, found that the diversity of the gut microbiome tends to diminish with age, but a significant reversal was observed
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Research from the University of Waterloo has made new findings on machine learning, shedding light on the determinants of healthy ageing in middle-aged and older adults. The study used a retrospective cohort design to analyze the characteristics of 6332 participants aged 50 or older from the English Longitudinal Study of
Dementia
A recent study conducted by investigators in Japan has investigated the relationship between basal metabolic rate (BMR) and dementia risk in older adults. The research, involving 2550 participants aged 73.2 on average, found a significant association between low BMR and increased dementia risk. The study's findings suggest
Gerontology
Elderly individuals are at a higher risk of serious illness from the flu due to a weakened immune system and increased likelihood of complications. This season, flu vaccines will be available to those over 65, but scientists have been working to understand why older people are more susceptible to the
Gerontology
Research on geriatrics and gerontology published by investigators has highlighted disparities in healthcare access among LGBTQ+ older adults. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these disparities have become more pronounced, specifically among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer + (LGBTQ+) individuals aged 65 and older. A study conducted by Washington University examined the
Gerontology
A new study has shed light on how older adults without traditional family ties coped with the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from North Dakota State University investigated the social relationships of eight older adults without direct access to family ties during the first two years of the pandemic. The study found
