by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Small Randomised Crossover Study • 2013 • DiPietro and colleagues; Diabetes CareResearch SummaryThis small study investigated whether the timing of walking affects glucose control in older people at risk of impaired glucose tolerance. Ten participants completed...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Randomised Trial Subgroup Analysis • 2016 • Williamson and colleagues; JAMAResearch SummaryThis SPRINT analysis examined intensive versus standard blood pressure treatment in participants aged 75 and older. It found fewer major cardiovascular events and deaths in the...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Evidence and Policy Report • 2025 • WHO Commission on Social ConnectionResearch SummaryThe WHO Commission’s report presents social isolation and loneliness as important issues for health and wellbeing. It distinguishes the objective circumstances of limited...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Randomised Controlled Trial • 2023 • Lin and colleagues; The LancetResearch SummaryACHIEVE tested whether a hearing intervention could reduce cognitive decline in adults aged 70–84 with untreated hearing loss. The 977 participants received either audiological support...
by John Comley | Sep 27, 2026
Human Mechanistic Training Study • 2017 • Robinson and colleagues; Cell MetabolismResearch SummaryThis study compared adaptations to different exercise modes in younger and older adults. Over 12 weeks, high-intensity interval, resistance and combined training produced...
