The “5kg Test” is a simple yet surprisingly strong predictor of health after 50

As muscle weakness and illness reinforce each other in later life, finding a reliable, easy-to-use strength test has become a research priority. 

A finger-prick test that predicts dementia risk

Screening for dementia risk just got easier and cheaper. A new method replaces invasive genetic testing with a simple blood spot, opening the door to large-scale early detection.

Life satisfaction can rise after moving into a nursing home

Moving into a nursing home is often met with hesitation - not just from older adults themselves, but also from their families. But for many, structured care, social opportunities, and relief from household burdens can actually boost life satisfaction.

Two is better than one: Combined COVID-19 and flu vaccination offers best shot for avoiding long COVID

Long COVID still affects an estimated 10% of those infected With vaccine hesitancy rising and flu campaigns scaled back in some countries, these findings couldn’t be timelier.

Wealthier grandparents help more — but the welfare state can level the playing field

Financial help and childcare don’t stop when children become adults. This study explores why some grandparents give more than others — and why the answer varies widely across Europe.