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Abstract Background Migration can occur at any age and has long-term repercussions on health and well-being later in life. This study aims to assess cognitive functioning ability in later life and its association with ag...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly affects the quality of life of older adults. The growing impact of this chronic condition poses significant challenges for healthcare systems...

Abstract Background Most older adults experience falls inside their house. To prevent them, specially designed screening tools are required to assess fall risk in the home environment. As the home environment can vary si...

Abstract Background The timing of puberty in offspring is influenced by various factors, including genetics and environment. While some studies suggest a link between parental age at childbirth and pubertal timing, the e...

Abstract Background Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a life-threatening zoonotic disease characterized by high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations betwe...

Abstract Background Proper eating/fasting cycle can regulate circadian rhythms, thereby influencing metabolic regulation, oxidative stress, and cognitive function. However, its association with overall health remains und...

Abstract Background Multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of at least two chronic diseases in an individual, exhibits spatial heterogeneity in its association with lifestyle factors across different climatic zones. ...

Abstract Background Subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment represent critical windows for intervention as early stages of dementia progression. Although digital health interventions have shown potenti...

Abstract Background Ageism among healthcare professionals can undermine the quality of care for older adults, particularly those with high support needs in long-term care. Undergraduate dental curricula often provide lim...

Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is a core aspect of healthy ageing, reflecting the ability of older persons to adapt and maintain well-being in later life. Urban–rural differences pose distinct challenges, ...

Abstract Background Oral frailty is a significant risk factor for systemic frailty and poor health outcomes in older adults. While oral health care interventions may mitigate this decline, the evidence remains fragmented...

Abstract Background A increase in average life expectancy leads us to an older population with multimorbidity. Understanding their self-care needs is essential for a response that promotes self-care with better health ou...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore self-perceptions and embodied experiences of different dimensions of frailty among older adults with hip fracture, to complement objective frailty assessment and inform the ...

Abstract Background Visual and hearing impairments can increase dependence across the life course; however, their impact may be particularly pronounced in older adults due to age-related functional decline and increased ...

Abstract Introduction The ageing of the population is expected to increase the costs and consumption of health care. Care should be patient-centred. Patient-centred care (PCC) has been shown to increase the quality of li...

Abstract Background Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, is a leading cause of disability and frailty in older adults. Though primarily seen as a musculoskeletal condition, emerging evidence sugg...

Abstract Background This study investigates whether Korean older adults who experienced the death of a significant other are more likely to engage in end-of-life care planning (EOLCP), and whether discussing their own de...

Abstract Background Physical exercise has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological approach for improving cognitive and physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most existing int...

Abstract Background Obesity is associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Despite the rising prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents, no studies have examined risk fact...

Abstract Background The clinical success of maxillary expansion depends largely on the degree of maturation of the midpalatal suture (MPS). Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) allows direct visualisation of the...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore and summarize the changes in depressive symptoms and their influencing factors among the elderly before and after the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pan...

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a global public health concern. Despite the availability of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), many infections remain undiagnosed—particularly in older adults excluded ...

Abstract Background So far, digital health literacy (DHL) has been linked to disparities in access to digital tools, differences in usage habits, and varying levels of proficiency in using digital technologies. The aim o...