The Irish Times

One small change: A geriatrician on how to make Ireland’s health system better

Prof Rose Anne Kenny wants ‘a dedicated space in emergency departments for older people’

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:01

Living a longer and healthier life is not all about genetics

In the News: As much as 80 per cent of how we age is controlled by how we live

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 06:41

Irish study finds eight novel ways to live longer (it’s not all diet and genes)

It's possible to live longer and happier with simple activities including laughter and cold showers

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00

Reducing frailty could reduce dementia risk, study finds

Irish experts encourage older people to increase exercise and activity as they age

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 05:00

‘I have a spark again’: Dance class helped older woman cope with pandemic

Over-50s engaged in hobbies less likely to be lonely, depressed or stressed, study finds

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 06:01

Study shows Ireland has low rate of disease ‘multi-morbidity’

Odds of having diabetes in US double that of Ireland or England, research finds

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 23:02

Older people should increase exercise prior to Covid-19 vaccination – report

Trinity team outlines ways to boost uptake, efficacy of vaccine among vulnerable group

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 16:53

Vitamin D supplement advised for older people

Those aged 65 and older should take dose daily to ‘maintain bone and muscle health’

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 13:56

Vitamin D deficit link to Covid-19 severity ‘considerable’

Much to gain by recommending supplementation for all, says expert

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 01:42

Missing your grandchildren during lockdown: ‘The pain is physical’

For many older people, the worst part of the pandemic was not seeing the grandkids

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 06:01

‘Digital divide’: Subsidise internet access for older people, say experts

UK study finds links between frequent web use and heightened wellbeing in older adults

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 00:28

Coronavirus: Adults should take vitamin D, researchers say

TCD team urges widespread use of vitamin D supplements to fight Covid-19 infection

Mon May 11 2020 - 17:55

Third-level researchers hunt Covid-19 solutions with €5m grant backing

Research & development critical to supporting Ireland’s national action plan – Harris

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 19:29

Coronavirus: Researchers fear crisis has ‘unmasked’ ageist attitudes

Report on economic and social contribution of over 70s released in response to pandemic

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 09:18

Healthy lifestyles can add up to 10 extra years of life, study says

Research quantifies how many extra years one can expect in return for good health

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 23:31

The secret to a long life? Eat less

New research appears to show that restricting our calorie intake may extend lifespans

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 06:01

Dog owners enjoy higher levels of social activity, study shows

Research links dog ownership to better physical health in middle-aged and older adults

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 15:18

A third of retirees leave work to spend more time with family

65 to 67 years of age is the most popular age to retire

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 21:32

The complex relationship between religion and mental health

Study finds those with higher religious attendance had lower depressive symptoms

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 06:01

Going to Mass can make older people happier, study shows

Religious attendance linked to positive effect of bigger social network

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 13:14

Older non-drivers lonelier than those who drive, according to study

Study on ageing finds people who travel independently have better mental health

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 20:29

Health Board: Upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events

Healthy eating and managing long-term illness among the topics covered in talks

Sun Mar 17 2019 - 04:01

Want to live longer? Be a volunteer, not a gym bunny

Family, friends and community involvement are key to longevity, study on ageing finds

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 01:00

Quality of life for older people increases with age, research shows

Women and rural dwellers more likely to enjoy benefits due to superior social networks

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 06:00

‘Good friendships make for a healthy life as much as regular exercise and healthy diet’

Health Hero: Prof Rose Anne Kenny

Tue May 08 2018 - 06:01

One in four over-50s deficient in vitamin D in winter, study finds

North and west have highest rates of deficiency Trinity College Dublin study finds

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 10:55

One in 10 older people rely on public transport, research finds

Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (Tilda) warns of serious dissatisfaction at services

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40

A sex life is for life so keep it up

Being sexually active is linked with better health and more positive perceptions of ageing

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 12:00

Parents bankrolling adult children and not looking after own health – study

Older adults ‘16 times more likely to give money to their children than receive it’

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 11:00

Older and having sex: 60% of adults aged over 50 are sexually active, survey finds

Trinity College Dublin study finds two-thirds of this age group are having sex weekly or monthly

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 07:13

Feeling lonely? You’re far from alone

Loneliness can be a silent assassin that wreaks havoc on people’s lives – and experts want it to be a health-policy issue

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 06:00

It’s all downhill from 38: why ageing is not just for the old

A new centre for successful ageing aims to address the challenges we all face

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 12:00

Is volunteering the secret to health in older years?

Tilda volunteers celebrate 10 years and are enjoying the process

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 16:00

Trinity researchers confirm you are only as old as you feel

Negative attitudes to ageing affect both physical and cognitive health in later years study finds

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 17:14