Tag: aging
Getting 8 hours may not be enough if you are missing this part of sleep
A new population study links poor sleep quality, not just short hours, to cognitive decline.
Your walking speed may predict how long you’ll live – here are the thresholds
A landmark JAMA analysis pooled nine studies and found walking pace tracked survival in older adults.
For women over 60, being stronger may matter more for longevity than how much cardio you do
A large new US study links muscle strength to lower death risk in older women.
After 50, a hidden shift in your brain may quietly raise your dementia risk
New NIH-funded research reveals a midlife immune overhaul in the memory center.
How long can humans actually live? A new model puts the ceiling far higher than most expect
A new computational study estimates a theoretical human lifespan of 146 to 194 years.
The 30-second chair stand test: what a healthy score looks like at 60, 70, 80 and 90
A simple timed test tracks lower-body strength and fall risk in older adults.