Tag: gerontology
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Psychological Resilience: The Cornerstone of Longevity in Seniors
Introduction: Why Resilience Matters in Aging As populations around the world live longer, the question isn’t just how long seniors live, but how well. A growing body of research points to psychological resilience—the ability to adapt to stress, bounce back from setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook—as a critical determinant of healthy aging. When resilience…
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Remote Motor Fitness for Older Adults: A Smartphone AI-Powered Exercise Randomized Trial
Introduction Regular physical activity supports healthy aging, yet guidelines commonly follow a one-size-fits-all approach and pay limited attention to non‑cardiovascular fitness components such as balance, flexibility, and strength. This study introduces a novel home‑based platform that uses a smartphone’s sensors to remotely assess motor fitness and deliver AI‑generated, personalized exercise programs tailored to older adults’…
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Nursing Minimum Datasets in Long-Term Care Settings: A Scoping Review
Introduction and Background Nursing minimum datasets (NMDSs) are defined as a minimum set of information items with uniform definitions and categories that address the essential dimensions of nursing care across diverse health care settings. In long-term care (LTC) — including residential homes, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities for older adults — NMDSs aim to standardize…
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Naked Mole Rats Hint at a DNA Repair Blueprint for Longer Life
Introduction: A surprising secret of the long-lived rodent Among the animal kingdom’s quirkiest residents, naked mole rats stand out: hairless, nearly sausage-shaped subterranean creatures with sharp front teeth. More than just oddball characters in a wildlife documentary, they are the subject of a scientific breakthrough about aging. A study published in Science highlights a genetic…
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Sex differences in dementia risk: how underlying medical conditions shape the link
Overview Dementia is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, recent evidence suggests that sex differences may largely reflect the prevalence of underlying medical conditions rather than biology alone. A large, 18-year prospective study from Israel examined whether accounting for a broad range of medical…
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How Mitochondrial ‘Rubbish DNA’ May Drive Age-Related Inflammation—and What It Means for Healthy Aging
Understanding the Mitochondrial Mess Behind Aging As people live longer, researchers are increasingly focused on the tiny powerhouses inside our cells: the mitochondria. A new line of investigation suggests that a surprising source of chronic inflammation in aging may lie within the mitochondria themselves. When these organelles mismanage their own DNA, they can release material…
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New Workout Friends in the Post-COVID Aftermath
New Sportmates in the Post-COVID Aftermath My heart and blood vessels have become the fragile frontiers of aging. For more than three years a coronary angiography showed my arterioles letting through less blood than normal and that the peripheral resistance in the heart’s vascular tree was high. Lisbeth, 87, has traded her once-fierce long runs…
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Empirical Study on 15-Minute Fitness Circles and Health in Chinese Older Adults
Background and Significance As the global population ages rapidly, finding accessible, scalable strategies to promote healthy aging is essential. A robust body of research links physical activity to better health outcomes for older adults, including improved mobility, mood, and chronic disease management. In this context, 15-minute fitness circles have emerged as a practical, low-cost approach…
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An Empirical Study of 15-Minute Fitness Circles and the Health of Chinese Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Physical Activity
Introduction As the global population ages, finding accessible, time-efficient ways to promote health becomes a public health priority. This empirical study investigates 15-minute fitness circles and their impact on the health of Chinese older adults, with physical activity serving as a mediator. The approach reflects real-world conditions where busy schedules and limited resources demand brief,…