A new study offers insight into the health and lifestyle indicators – including diet, physical activity and weight – that align most closely with healthy brain function across the lifespan. The study used machine learning to determine which variables best predicted a person’s ability to quickly complete a task without becoming distracted. Reported in The…
Stroke and dementia as well as late-life depression are more common in people who have a biomarker of aging called short leukocyte telomere length, according to a study published on June 11, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The good news is that this relationship was not found…
Discover how a new epigenetic clock measures how fast you are really aging from just a drop of blood or saliva. Study: A blood-based epigenetic clock for intrinsic capacity predicts mortality and is associated with clinical, immunological and lifestyle factors. Image credit: Zapylaiev Kostiantyn/Shuuterstock.com A recent study published in the journal Nature Aging constructed an intrinsic capacity (IC) clock…
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee appears to support healthy aging in women, according to recent study findings. Image credit: OLEKSANDRA TROIAN/Getty Images. Coffee has many potential health benefits, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. Experts are interested in how coffee may impact women, specifically. Results from a recent study shared at the Nutrition 2025…
In this study, multidomain lifestyle intervention resulted in favourable changes in participants’ dietary habits and physical activity, and part of the improvements remained also during the long-term post-intervention follow-up. Although no significant differences between the intervention and control groups were evident in other modifiable factors, we showed that, in the whole cohort, social and cognitive…
A study reveals that a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet paired with physical activity preserves bone health in older adults with metabolic syndrome—especially women—highlighting a promising approach to prevent age-related osteoporosis. Study: Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity, and Bone Health in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent…
Summary: A new study will investigate how lifestyle, diet, and social connections influence aging. The Arlington Study of Healthy Aging (ASHA) will enroll 600 volunteers aged 50 to 80 to undergo full-body imaging, cognitive testing, and vascular health assessments. Researchers aim to provide insights that help individuals and healthcare providers better prevent age-related health decline….
A global elderly and aging population has significant impacts, not only in terms of individual health risk but in terms of societal pressures and issues. The Chief Commercial Officer at Atlantia Clinical Trials, Barry Skillington, and long-term Atlantia clinical trial expert Emily Goodbody explore how an aging population is analyzed, looking into the future of…
New research suggests a simple dietary change—boosting flavonoid-rich foods—can help older adults stay stronger, sharper, and more resilient as they age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older U.S. males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,…
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes. The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence…