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BackgroundIn the context of an aging population, nutrition plays a fundamental role. Eating habits can change in old age due to physical disorders, social isolation, and decreased appetite, leading to a decline in nutrit...

ObjectiveThe “Internet+” initiative offers new possibilities for addressing the complex health needs of aging populations. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the demands for long-term continuous care amon...

Environmental factors such as air pollution, weather events, and ambient toxins are major contributors to human disease, with disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations. In Puerto Rico, chronic exposure to air po...

Abstract Background Cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) poses a growing burden on aging populations. Small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) is a key atherogenic particle, practically estimated by the ...

Recently, along with the declining birthrate and an aging population, labor shortage of nursing care support is recognized as a social problem. Among such social backgrounds, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), which non-con...

Abstract Greece is experiencing one of the most rapid rates of population aging in Europe, leading to a growing burden of Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition closely linked to advancing age. In this study, we estimat...

BackgroundIn China, which has the world’s largest and one of the fastest-aging populations, multimorbidity has become a major public health challenge. Older individuals with multiple chronic conditions experience poor ...

Feeding transcends mere nourishment by integrating social and cultural factors. The foods we consume hold significant economic and social relevance within territories and are rich in bioactive compounds that confer healt...

Abstract Since age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible central vision loss in the aging population, it is a significant global health concern. Although anti-vascular endothelial growth...

Abstract Intrinsic capacity is a concept established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The concept aims to represent the total of a person’s physical and mental abilities, measured across five domains: cognition,...

Abstract Background Fragility fractures, which frequently occur following falls, represent a growing concern in aging populations, severely affecting health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and increasing mortality. Altho...

The aim of these study is to determine the status of long-term care in Poland in the years 2010–2013, primarily on the basis of legal regulations and the statistics published by the Central Statistical Office. The arti...

One of the goals of sustainable development specified in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is to ensure “healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages health”. And while great progress has been m...

Introduction: Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus are serious global health challenges, which are caused by aging population, increasing levels of obesity and insufficient amount of physical activity. Althoug...

With the increasing aging population, the health management of older people has become an increasingly important issue. The author aims to meet the health needs of older people by designing a wearable device and a vital ...

Abstract The “Broadband China” strategy has enhanced digital infrastructure through urban fiber upgrades, rural broadband expansion, and improved network performance. This research employs the multi-period difference...

Abstract As consumers become more interested in healthier lifestyles, the global functional food market is expanding. Probiotics have gained attention because of their numerous health benefits to the host and may even tr...

Abstract Background With the aging population, the increasing prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases, and the diversified needs for primary health care (PHC) medicines, it is necessary to rethink the functional ...

BackgroundFrailty is significantly more prevalent in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) than in general population, yet the underlying neuropathophysiological mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aime...

Abstract Background Population ageing presents increasing challenges for health systems. Identifying complex needs and planning individualized care through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), promoting intergenerat...

The goal of the medical specialty of geriatrics is to treat the complicated needs of elderly patients while highlighting the need of preserving functional independence in the face of chronic illnesses. A unique and compr...

Applied studies on the spatial form and the manner of physical-spatial development of cities are essential in addressing contemporary urban issues and meeting both present and future needs of citizens. The built environm...

BackgroundGlobal population aging is accelerating, and China faces a significant challenge with “aging before affluent.” The disabled older adults population in China is projected to reach 58 million by 2050. Early i...

Abstract Background Frailty is a known predictor of adverse surgical outcomes, yet its influence on functional recovery trajectories in South Asian settings remains underexplored. This study evaluated the association bet...