Tag: Aging: Misc.
Football Players Face Accelerated Aging
Findings show fewer years free of disease at all ages compared with the general population
High Sugar Consumption Affects Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Risk for aging-related health conditions increased with consumption of more total sugar, added sugar, and sugar-sweetened beverages
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Cerebrovascular Disease in Midlife
Brain aging more pronounced in late life in Latinx and White adults, while brain aging begins in midlife in Black adults
Effectiveness of Antipsychotics Dips for Women After Age 45 Years
Findings compared with both younger women and similarly aged men
Inability to Balance on One Leg in Middle Age Tied to Premature Death
Additionally, ability to complete stance adds prognostic information beyond age, sex, and other established risk factors
Everyday Ageism Prevalent Among Older U.S. Adults
Higher levels of everyday ageism associated with increased risk for negative physical and mental health outcomes
Midlife Insomnia Tied to Later Cognitive Problems
Worse memory, learning ability, and concentration associated with prolonged or severe insomnia symptoms
Nearly Four in 10 Older Women Remain Sexually Active
Authors say women should speak to their providers about sexual health, including the impact of menopause-related symptoms
Rotating Night Shifts May Hamper Healthy Aging
Findings seen in large sample of U.S. female nurses followed for 24 years
Poll: Most Older Adults Want to Age in Place
Authors urge investing in home improvements to ensure future independence
