AGEING

This study looked at whether a cocoa drink rich in flavanols (plant compounds) could protect blood vessel health in healthy older adults during 2 hours of sitting. Twenty participants aged 65+ drank either a high-flavanol or low-flavanol cocoa before sitting. Researchers measured…

This study tested a 6-week museum-based programme called 'Refresh and Reconnect!' for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Participants took guided tours and joined artist-led activities like dance, art, or drama. Researchers measured changes in quality o…

This study tested new ways to measure how hard older adults exercise during physical activity sessions. The goal was to make exercise programs more personalized and reduce injury risk. 87 adults over 65 took part, and researchers compared different methods to estimate exercise in…

This completed study looked at how well older men (65-80 years) and younger men (20-35 years) absorb protein from black beans, milk, and sorghum. Researchers used a special breath test to measure the availability of key amino acids. The goal was to understand age-related differen…

This study followed over 1,300 people with HIV in England and Ireland to understand how ageing affects their health. Researchers compared older HIV-positive adults (over 50) with younger HIV-positive adults and HIV-negative older adults. The goal was to identify common medical is…