Tag: older adults

Why beet juice works for some and not others: Exeter trial points to age-related decline in nitric oxide

Twice-daily nitrate-rich shots cut pressure in over-60s. Under-30s saw no change.

Moderna’s mRNA flu shot cleared for older adults ahead of the 2026-27 flu season

The first influenza vaccine built on messenger RNA technology heads to US shelves this fall.

Weak circadian rhythms linked to 2.5 times higher dementia risk in older adults

A three-year study of 2,183 seniors found the weakest body clocks carried the highest risk of cognitive decline.

The 6-minute walking test: See how you compare in your 60s, 70s or 80s

A hallway, a stopwatch and six minutes reveal more about aerobic age than most gym tests.