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The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging

Unstable-surface strength training aided some thinking skills

At 24 weeks, training improved verbal fluency by 1.2 letters and forward digit recall by 0.7 points compared with low-intensity exercise.At 24 weeks, training improved verbal fluency by 1.2 letters and forward digit recall by 0.7 points compared with low-intensity exercise.

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Randomized trial · 162 peopleInterventions
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging

Faster biological aging linked to aortic valve narrowing

Two observational cohorts of 4,526 and 5,114 adults linked clinical estimates of faster biological aging to higher odds of the heart valve condition.Two observational cohorts of 4,526 and 5,114 adults linked clinical estimates of faster biological aging to higher odds of the heart valve condition.

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Cohort · 4,526 peopleBiomarkers
Journal of Investigative Medicine

Air pollution linked to multiple chronic conditions in China

A cohort study followed 8,725 Chinese adults aged 45 and older from 2011 to 2020, linking long-term pollution exposure to developing multiple chronic conditions.A cohort study followed 8,725 Chinese adults aged 45 and older from 2011 to 2020, linking long-term pollution exposure to developing multiple chronic conditions.

People beneath pollution flecks stand beside a large heart and brain with broken vessels; another group has clearer air and organs with open, intact vessels.
Cohort · 8,725 peoplePopulations
BMC Public Health

Medium, stable body water linked to lowest death risk

High starting body water mass was linked to an 8.7% higher death rate than medium levels over a median 13.7 years.High starting body water mass was linked to an 8.7% higher death rate than medium levels over a median 13.7 years.

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Cohort · 489,793 peopleBiomarkers
Heart Failure Reviews

Digital outreach increased uptake of heart failure medicines

A mini-review of a Danish randomized trial found that an emailed letter and specialist contact increased prescription collection within six months.A mini-review of a Danish randomized trial found that an emailed letter and specialist contact increased prescription collection within six months.

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Randomized trialHeart failure
Journal of Neurology

Diabetes drugs linked to lower dementia risk after minor stroke

Over five years, dementia occurred in 3.4% of drug users versus 7.0% of nonusers in a matched comparison of people with minor strokes.Over five years, dementia occurred in 3.4% of drug users versus 7.0% of nonusers in a matched comparison of people with minor strokes.

Figure from Journal of Neurology
Cohort studyPopulations
Redox Biology

Blood protein showed no clear diabetes link in older adults

The highest versus lowest blood protein levels had a relative diabetes risk estimate of 1.08, with uncertainty spanning no difference.The highest versus lowest blood protein levels had a relative diabetes risk estimate of 1.08, with uncertainty spanning no difference.

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Cohort · 6,529 peopleType 2 diabetes
Aging Cell

Immune cells may link aging and osteoporosis in humans

An observational analysis of 278,164 UK Biobank participants and analyses of human genetic data linked aging and osteoporosis-related traits in both directions.An observational analysis of 278,164 UK Biobank participants and analyses of human genetic data linked aging and osteoporosis-related traits in both directions.

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Computational studyBones and joints
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Fall outcomes did not differ by schedule in older adult fallers

Over six months, the two-week training group had 4 fall events versus 11 in the one-week group, a difference that was not statistically significant.Over six months, the two-week training group had 4 fall events versus 11 in the one-week group, a difference that was not statistically significant.

A treadmill supports equally upright gray and blue figures practicing balance, surrounded by similar standing figures and scattered footprints.
Randomized trial · 30 peopleInterventions