Therapeutic interventions improve gait and balance in adults with lower limb amputation
Therapy helps people with limb loss walk and balance better
This meta-analysis of 654 patients found that therapeutic interventions, including cognitive training and exercise, significantly improved g…
A new analysis of 654 people shows that therapies like exercise and virtual reality improve walking and balance after limb loss.
Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased frailty risk in general populations
Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of physical frailty
This meta-analysis of 78,769 individuals found that social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk of frailty. Specifically…
Feeling alone or isolated can lead to a higher risk of frailty, making it harder for older adults to stay strong and independent.
Virtual reality exercise training improves walking capacity and reduces fall risk in older adults
Virtual reality exercise boosts walking and cuts fall risk in older adults
This meta-analysis of 2927 healthy older adults found that virtual reality (VR) based exercise training significantly improved six-minute wa…
Older adults who did VR-based exercise walked farther, moved faster, and felt less afraid of falling, a new analysis of 2,927 people finds.
Sarcopenia is associated with 2.30 higher odds of cognitive impairment in Latin American adults
Sarcopenia Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Impairment
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 studies involving 13,395 community-dwelling adults in Latin America found that sarcopenia is s…
A large review of data from Latin America shows that muscle loss in older adults is linked to a much higher risk of cognitive impairment.
Habitual physical activity is associated with reduced risk of sarcopenia in prospective cohorts
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of muscle loss
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between habitual physical activity and the risk of sarcopenia. The findings indicate that both …
Staying active can significantly lower your risk of sarcopenia, the age related loss of muscle mass and strength.
STAIR OF KNOWLEDGE intervention shows feasibility in Swedish nursing homes for multiple geriatric risks
New Program Shows Promise for Improving Care in Nursing Homes
This cluster randomized pilot study tested the STAIR OF KNOWLEDGE intervention in 8 Swedish nursing homes (309 older persons). All homes com…
A new program helps nursing home staff create and carry out care plans for seniors at risk of pressure ulcers and malnutrition.
Six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine influence molecular pathways associated with the biology of skin aging
Lifestyle habits influence the biology of skin aging
This narrative review explores how nutrition, physical activity, stress regulation, sleep, avoidance of toxic exposures, and social connecti…
Daily habits like sleep, nutrition, and exercise directly impact cellular processes that cause skin to age and lose its structural integrity…
Saudi Arabia elderly care systems face structural, workforce, and cultural challenges despite Vision 2030 progress
Saudi Arabia Faces Challenges in Caring for Aging Populations
This systematic review evaluates the current state of elderly care in Saudi Arabia and its alignment with Vision 2030. The authors find that…
New research highlights how Saudi Arabia is evolving its elderly care systems while facing workforce shortages and cultural barriers to seni…
Expert consensus identifies 134 actions to promote healthy and safe ICT use among adolescents
Experts agree on ways to promote safe teen technology use
This guideline based on a Delphi study of 38 experts identifies specific actions to promote safe information and communication technology (I…
Experts have identified specific actions for families, schools, and communities to help teenagers navigate the digital world safely and heal…
Senolytic clearance and epigenetic remodeling offer a proposed roadmap to treat intervertebral disc degeneration
New strategies target aging cells to treat spinal disc decay
This systematic review examines the role of cellular senescence and epigenetic dysregulation in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD). The …
Scientists have identified a way to stop the cycle of cell aging that causes spinal discs to break down and lose their function.
Regulatory suspension prohibits DCLVA use for Alzheimer's disease due to unresolved physiological uncertainties and scientific gaps
Regulatory suspension blocks use of DCLVA for Alzheimer's disease
This narrative review examines the potential of deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis (DCLVA) for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Th…
A regulatory suspension currently prohibits using Deep cervical lymphaticovenous anastomosis for Alzheimer's disease because major scientifi…
Physical exercise therapy may support osteosarcopenia management in elderly patients according to this narrative review
Exercise may help fight bone and muscle loss in aging
This narrative review discusses physical exercise therapy for osteosarcopenia in the elderly population. The authors outline potential benef…
A new review suggests physical exercise could slow bone and muscle loss in older adults with osteosarcopenia.