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The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded an R01 $3M grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older...

“Resilience factors,” such as engaging in more activities, expanding one’s social network, and increasing the use of technology, can lower the risk of loneliness among the elderly, new research finds...

While mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have been found to be safe and effective for the general population, in-depth evidence about safety and effectiveness for older adults and individuals with chronic...

In June, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the average age of the U.S. population reached a new high of nearly 39 years old. Today, roughly three million older adults who belong to a sexual and...

Broken bones in later life are a leading cause of disability, recurrent fracture, nursing home placement, and death. Prior studies have shown that health care providers can prevent poor outcomes...

A routine osteoporosis screening bone density test can tell if you are at increased risk for a heart attack because of the presence of calcium in the aorta. Now, this calcification test score can be...

Brad Manor, PhD, is among the 20 individuals scheduled to be honored by the Gerontological Society of America, the country’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. Dr...

An international group of researchers led by the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and including Douglas P. Kiel, M.D., MPH...

Eating plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols can lower your chances of developing frailty. Foods like apples and blackberries that contain flavonoids called quercetin may...

Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the aging process, according to new research published today by The Journals of Gerontology...