Senior Health Update Archives

Lower-fat, plant-forward diets may help slow aging, study suggests

A new study examined how dietary adjustments may affect biological aging in older adults. The researchers found that diets lower in fat and higher in plant-based foods or complex carbohydrates were linked to lower biological...

AI model can accurately predict liver cancer risk, study suggests

Having a heart attack can raise a person’s risk for other cardiovascular conditions. Following a heart attack, doctors typically prescribe a combination of therapies, including medications like beta-blockers. A new study found that people who...

Beta-blockers: One year of treatment may be enough after heart attack

Type 2 diabetes drugs could lower dementia, Parkinson’s disease risk

The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of these problems. There has been some research suggesting that a type of type 2 diabetes drugs called...

Lowering LDL cholesterol beyond current goals cuts heart attack, stroke risk

There are two main types of cholesterol in the body — HDL or “good” cholesterol, and LDL or “bad” cholesterol. Having higher levels of LDL cholesterol can potentially lead to atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a molecule derived, among others, from vitamin B3. Recent studies have highlighted the role it plays in maintaining body systems ‘youthful’, which has led to the suggestion that NAD supplementation...

Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

Which came first, depression or insomnia? And why do some people with depression sleep too little and others too much? Research shows sleep and mental health share a complex, two-way relationship, but how do we...

Cognitive decline is often linked to hearing loss: This may be why

A new study finds an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline via shared changes in the brain. Structural atrophy and functional decline coupled together in specific areas of the brain correlated with both ‘worsening...

Will doctors be able to catch diabetes earlier, years before symptoms start?

A newly published perspective article examines the future of preventive healthcare enabled by technological advances. The authors argue that multiple relatively minor factors converge to cause serious chronic conditions such as heart disease, type 2...

Which types of physical activity may help prolong life span?

A mix of healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting enough physical activity, can help people live a longer, healthier life. However, the types of physical activity best for longevity remain underexplored. A new study says...