According to a study tracking more than 13,000 community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan, physical fitness assessments such as the 8-foot up-and-go test can indicate a person’s mortality risk over a seven-year period. Researchers found that participants who performed best on standardized fitness evaluations were about half as likely to die during the follow-up period compared … Read more
Accelerated biological age (ABA) in midlife serves as a significant predictor for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and mortality, according to a longitudinal study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers analyzing nearly three decades of data from the Framingham Offspring Study found that individuals with a higher biological age than their chronological age faced elevated risks of these … Read more
A biological age score derived from four common blood markers—chronological age, creatinine, blood glucose, and C-reactive protein (CRP)—successfully predicted future cognitive impairment in middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers found that this “light BioAge” index provides a more nuanced look at cognitive risk than age alone, offering a … Read more
Researchers at the Sant Pau Research Institute in Barcelona have identified early microscopic white matter abnormalities in Alzheimer’s disease patients using a specialized neuroimaging metric called peak width of skeletonized mean diffusivity, or PSMD. According to a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, this advanced diffusion magnetic resonance imaging tool detects subtle structural … Read more
Older adults who maintain their cognitive abilities over time—a group identified as “cognitive super-agers”—experience fewer unplanned hospitalizations and better overall health outcomes than their peers. A study published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry by researchers in Australia found that individuals who preserve mental sharpness throughout their 70s and 80s face a 46% lower … Read more
According to a decades-long analysis of two birth cohorts published in BMJ Public Health, where people move and the socioeconomic conditions they encounter matter significantly more for coastal health than proximity to the sea alone. Researchers examining health outcomes in England and Wales found that living on the coast during adolescence does not inherently raise … Read more
Artificial intelligence can now generate detailed maps highlighting differences in how distinct parts of the brain age, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Developed by University of Southern California researchers, the deep learning model analyzes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans from nearly 15,000 individuals to map … Read more
Traditional Japanese medicine Bofutsushosan, widely used to treat obesity, may also protect aging tissues from destructive fibrosis, according to a preclinical study published in Phytomedicine. Researchers at the University of Osaka and Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. found that the multi-ingredient formula reduced scar-like tissue buildup in the liver and fat tissue of mice fed a … Read more
According to a peer-reviewed review published in Trends in Neurosciences on June 29, 2026, exercise may help protect the aging brain by strengthening the glymphatic system, the network responsible for clearing metabolic waste during sleep. Led by Dr. James Broatch at Victoria University, the paper evaluates existing human and animal research to connect physical activity … Read more
According to consumer wellness trends tracked in 2026, multi-source collagen supplements like Alaya Naturals Multi Collagen Peptides are increasingly favored by women over 40 for supporting skin, hair, nail, and joint health. As natural collagen production declines with age, many consumers are moving beyond basic single-source powders to comprehensive, multi-ingredient formulas. Why Women Over 40 … Read more