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 did hands-on art activities at the National Museum of Singapore. Researchers measured changes in …

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 study looked at how well the body uses protein from black beans, sorghum, and milk in 28 healthy men aged 20-35 or 65-80. Researchers measured a specific amino acid in breath to see how much protein the body could use. The goal was to understand if age affects protein absorp…

This study looked at how aging affects the health of people with HIV who are over 50 years old. Researchers tracked 1,377 participants in England and Ireland to find common medical problems and how HIV medications work differently in older adults. The goal was to learn more so do…