HEALTHY LIVING
CANCER: ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO DEATH RISK Italian researchers followed cancer
survivors for nearly 15 years and found that those who ate the most ultra-processed foods (the highest third) were 57% more likely to die from cancer, and 48% more likely to die from any cause, compared to those in the lowest third. The study was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
THE LATEST RESEARCH
AI Predicts Fall Risk as Early as Middle Age
A
rtificial intelligence combined with abdominal CT
scans may help predict a person’s risk of falling decades before old age, according to new research from Mayo Clinic. The study found that muscle
density — a measure of muscle quality — is a stronger predictor of future fall risk than muscle size alone. Researchers say the fi ndings could help identify people at higher risk as early as age 45. Using AI technology, scientists
analyzed abdominal CT scans from nearly 4,000 adults and tracked participants for seven years. They discovered that individuals with lower core muscle density were 2.3 times more likely to experience falls later in life. “Our results support the idea that
we should be focusing on muscle density, not muscle size,” said Jennifer St. Sauver, Ph.D. “One of the
most important messages from this research is to keep your abdominal muscles in the best shape possible. Doing so may provide benefi ts that start in midlife and continue well into older adulthood.”
AI-ASSISTED
MAMMOGRAMS DISCOVER MORE CANCERS
A study published in The Lancet found that compared to radiologists, artificial intelligence
(AI)-assisted mammography
could cut the number of interval breast cancers — those diagnosed in between regular screenings. In a trial of more than 105,000 women, interval cancer rates were reduced by 12% when AI reviewed mammograms compared to mammograms reviewed by two radiologists.
AI Wearable Device Detects Frailty R
esearchers at the University of Arizona developed a soft, 2-inch-wide mesh sleeve embedded with tiny sensors that is worn around the lower thigh. The device
tracks walking patterns — including subtle changes in step variability — and uses AI to analyze the data for early signs of frailty, a condition linked to falls, hospitalization, and declining health in older adults. The information is transmitted via Bluetooth to a smart device, allowing clinicians to monitor patients remotely. “Right now, we often wait for a fall or hospitalization before we assess a patient for frailty,” said doctoral candidate Kevin Kasper. “We wanted to shift the paradigm from reactive to preventative.”
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EXERCISE: HIIT PRESERVES MUSCLES IN SENIORS High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
may be the most eff ective workout for reducing body fat while preserving muscle in older adults, according to new research from Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast. In the study, more than 120 healthy adults with an average age of 72 completed three supervised gym sessions per week for six months. Participants were assigned to high-, medium-, or low-intensity exercise programs. While all three groups experienced modest fat loss, only the HIIT group maintained lean muscle mass.
LONG COVID: TOBACCO USE AFFECTS SYMPTOMS Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University grouped study participants into five categories: nonsmokers, former smokers, combustible cigarette (CC) users, heated tobacco product (HTP) users, and dual users who used both products. Compared to nonsmokers, current smokers were more likely to report four long COVID symptoms — chest pain, joint pain, shortness of breath, and distorted smell. Dual users reported five persistent symptoms, including distorted taste.
BRAIN: GRANDPARENTING PROTECTIVE
Helping to care for grandchildren helps protect older adults from cognitive decline, according to research published in Psychology and Aging. The study of 2,887 grandparents found that those who
provided childcare scored higher on tests of both
memory and verbal fluency compared with those who didn’t, even after adjusting for
age, health, and other factors.
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