
New research reveals frailty can begin decades before old age, with many people in their 30s and 40s already in a pre‑frail state. Around 10 % of those in their 50s show early signs, rising to about half of individuals in their 80s. Frailty spans physical loss of muscle and bone density as well as cognitive decline, reducing resilience to stressors. Crucially, midlife lifestyle changes—not just weight training—can reverse or delay its progression.

Researchers conducted a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial with 1,000 participants averaging 70 years old, giving half a daily multivitamin (Centrum Silver) and the other half a placebo. After two years, analysis of five epigenetic aging clocks indicated the supplement group aged...

Recent studies suggest that persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin may trigger Alzheimer’s disease. Vaccinations such as Shingrix have been shown to cut dementia risk by about 17 percent, likely by dampening inflammatory pathways. Lifestyle measures—including a Mediterranean...

Anita Zaidi calls for urgent research to close the knowledge gap in women’s health, highlighting the deadly impact of pregnancy complications like pre‑eclampsia. More than 700 women and 6,500 newborns die daily from these conditions, with the highest toll in...