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The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

Do you know someone past 70 who seems sharper than they used to be. Or an octogenarian who still strides briskly around the neighborhood.
The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

For many older adults, aging announces itself in small, restrictive ways. A trip to the local supermarket—even if it is just a single bus stop...
The 10-Minute Workout You Can Do While Lying Down: New Program Boosts Balance and Agility

The 10-Minute Workout You Can Do While Lying Down: New Program Boosts Balance and Agility

A "10 minutes a day" workout designed to be performed entirely while lying down has emerged from Japan as a promising...
“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

Older adults often experience a decline in their ability to smell. This symptom mainly occurs as aging damages the...
“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

The Bongseng Memorial Hospital Community Center in Dong-gu, Busan, was filled with an unusual sound on the 2nd.
Thigh Muscle Ultrasound Emerges as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia in Older Adults

Thigh Muscle Ultrasound Emerges as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Sarcopenia in Older Adults

As society enters a super-aged era, the prevalence of sarcopenia—the age-related decline in muscle mass, strength, and...
Unexplained Fatigue: The Warning Signs of Nutrient Deficiency in Older Adults

Unexplained Fatigue: The Warning Signs of Nutrient Deficiency in Older Adults

Maintaining optimal nutrition is a complex task, particularly as we age. While older adults often require fewer...
Exercising Daily, Constantly Learning... How to Maintain a Healthy Brain as You Age

Exercising Daily, Constantly Learning... How to Maintain a Healthy Brain as You Age

It is normal for the brain to undergo changes as we age. The outer layer of the brain, known as the cerebral cortex,...

"Don't Stress the Elderly Before Surgery"... Risk of Delirium Soars

Stress is a no-go for elderly patients facing surgery. Particularly, research has shown that experiencing various...
“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the scars left by the virus are severe. Research has shown that infection with...