Aging & Gerontology

SENS Research Foundation & Underdog Pharmaceuticals jointly awarded $252,000 NIA research grant

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a grant to advance research on Engineered Cyclodextrins targeting toxic oxidized cholesterol to eradicate atherosclerosis...Readmore

Changes to outdated Medicaid limits could improve eligibility for vulnerable seniors

A new analysis published today in the Health Affairs, University of Pittsburgh Health scientists propose...Readmore

Damaged telomeres in the elderly may increase susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 causes the pandemic coronavirus disease COVID-19, that is more harmful for elderly people, who show more....Readmore

Improving mobility and quality of life for older adults

As we get older, transportation provides a vital link between home and community Without reliable and easy ways to get around...Readmore

Effects of digital technologies on older people's access to health and social care

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic prompted the rapid implementation of new and existing digital technologies to facilitate access...Readmore

Dental device for snoring may slow onset of Alzheimer's disease

A good night's sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins...Readmore

Dementia creates listening issues in quiet, noisy environments

Listening to the spoken word in noisy environments is challenging for everyone. Acoustic studies show people with mild dementia struggle to...Readmore

An overview of the effectiveness of anti-aging diets

Anti-aging diets, individual foods and supplements have become popular in recent years, spurred on in part, the researchers suggest, by the results of...Readmore

Pandemic depression persists among older adults, study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people living in the community, with those who are lonely faring far...Readmore

Johns Hopkins receives $20 million grant to develop technologies for healthy aging

Aging that will spur the development of artificial intelligence devices (AI) to improve the health of older adults....Readmore

Review underscores the need to increase support for older subsidized housing residents with dementia

Older adults with dementia or cognitive impairment who live in subsidized housing face complex challenges that....Readmore

Using deductive reasoning based on particle physics' principles in aging research

Applying deductive reasoning and the principles of particle physics to aging research" which reported that aging....Readmore

Longevity Science Foundation’s $1 billion, 10 year distribution shows shift in attitudes since SRF inception

SRF is elated at the announcement in Longevity Technology of a fund that will distribute more than $1 billion over a ten year period specifically “to research, institutions and...Readmore