HEALTHY AGING

This study tested whether adding a specialized geriatric care program (called GRACE) to standard annual wellness doctor visits could improve care for older adults with multiple, complex health issues. Researchers worked with two primary care clinics to design and pilot this combi…

This small pilot study tested a 17-week program designed to slow biological aging. Fourteen healthy adults over 45 followed a plan combining lifestyle changes, supplements, and a personalized treatment made from their own blood cells. The main goal was to see if this multi-part p…

This study tested whether a daily supplement mix could improve heart and blood vessel health in healthy middle-aged people. Sixty participants took either the supplement or a placebo for up to six months. Researchers measured changes in blood vessel flexibility, blood pressure, c…

This study tested whether taking a daily supplement called beta-glucan, a fiber from baker's yeast, could improve the body's immune response to the seasonal flu vaccine. It involved 78 healthy adults aged 50 and older. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo pill for…

This study tested whether a personalized decision tool helps doctors and patients choose the most important preventive health services. It involved 721 people and their primary care providers. Half the doctors used the tool to create custom health plans, while the other half prov…

This study tested whether Pilates or treadmill walking is better for improving core strength, breathing capacity, and overall fitness in healthy older adults. Twenty-nine seniors aged 60-77 were split into groups doing either Pilates, walking, or their normal routine for 8 weeks.…

This study tested whether music therapy could help older adults maintain their thinking skills and improve their quality of life. It involved 210 people aged 65 and over, including those who were healthy and those with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems. Researchers com…

This study tested whether a supervised, year-long exercise program could improve physical health and psychological well-being in older women. Researchers compared 108 women aged 60+ who either did the twice-weekly exercise program or continued their usual daily activities. The go…

This study investigated whether short-term testosterone treatment creates a 'memory' in muscles that makes them respond better to future exercise. Researchers gave testosterone or placebo to 45 older men, some with exercise training, then stopped treatment, and later retrained th…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset to deliver light and sound stimulation is safe and practical for people. It involved older adults, some with early Alzheimer's disease and some who were cognitively healthy. The main goal was to see how the brain resp…

This study aims to understand how people between 50 and 75 years old process food differently. Researchers will collect detailed health data from 200 participants to group them by their unique metabolism and gut bacteria. The goal is to create more personalized nutrition and prot…

This study tested whether playing a specific web-based computer game could improve thinking skills in healthy older adults. Thirty-eight participants aged 60-75 were asked to play the 'Breakfast Game' for 14 sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers measured if the game improved skills …