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  • Humans8
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Funding

3 grants since 2022

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeUS$2.4mNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesUS$1.3mNational Institute on AgingUS$423.1k

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BMC Geriatrics

Severe spinal imbalance linked to later care needs in older adults

Over five years, 31.0% of older adults with severe spinal imbalance obtained care needs certification, compared with 9.1% in the lowest-imbalance group.Over five years, 31.0% of older adults with severe spinal imbalance obtained care needs certification, compared with 9.1% in the lowest-imbalance group.

Cohort study of 552 peoplePopulations
The Lancet Healthy Longevity

Social ties linked to higher physical and mental capacity

A one-point higher social connection score was linked to a 0.04-point higher standardised capacity score, but not clearly slower decline.A one-point higher social connection score was linked to a 0.04-point higher standardised capacity score, but not clearly slower decline.

Cohort study of 39,021 peoplePopulations
Aging Cell

Ginseng compound extended lifespan and preserved movement in worms

In worm experiments, the ginseng-derived compound also preserved touch sensitivity and restored age-impaired function in nerve cells’ waste-processing compartments.In worm experiments, the ginseng-derived compound also preserved touch sensitivity and restored age-impaired function in nerve cells’ waste-processing compartments.

Experiments in wormsInterventions
The Journals of Gerontology, Series A

Intrinsic capacity declines in community-dwelling older US adults

In 5,834 community-dwelling older Americans, intrinsic capacity scores showed progressive age-related decline and were lower in females than in males.In 5,834 community-dwelling older Americans, intrinsic capacity scores showed progressive age-related decline and were lower in females than in males.

Cross-sectional study of 5,834 peopleBiomarkers
Journal of Global Health

Higher education than parents is linked to healthier aging

In an observational study of over 100,000 older adults across five countries, upward educational mobility was linked to higher overall physical and mental capacity.In an observational study of over 100,000 older adults across five countries, upward educational mobility was linked to higher overall physical and mental capacity.

Cohort study of 100,362 peoplePopulations
bioRxiv

A bone hormone reverses age-related movement decline in mice

In mice, restoring the hormone osteocalcin improved motor function in old age by supporting cellular recycling and energy production in spinal motor neurons.In mice, restoring the hormone osteocalcin improved motor function in old age by supporting cellular recycling and energy production in spinal motor neurons.

Preprint: experiments in miceBones and joints