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An older woman wearing headphones and looking at a phone screen

Hearing loss tracked frailty, but not in hearing aid users

Across 2,644 older Americans with measured hearing, worse hearing came with more frailty. Among people wearing hearing aids, that link disappeared entirely.

Aug 1, 2026

An older man in a red top pressing dumbbells overhead beside a trainer

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Fast lifting built power in older adults, but not for everyone

A GeroScience trial put 36 middle-aged and older adults through 12 weeks of deliberately fast lifting. The gains came from force, and the speed gains went only to the slowest.

Aug 1, 2026

An older man holding a push-up position on the floor of a living room

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Atrial fibrillation sped up muscle loss over 12 years

A Swedish study of 2,048 older adults found people with the common heart rhythm disorder lost strength faster, and lost it fastest when inflammation markers were high.

Jul 31, 2026

An older couple in a bright kitchen with pears, oranges and lemons on the counter

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Following the official diet advice tracked with a firmer grip

A GeroScience analysis of up to 157,457 UK Biobank participants found people who ate closer to the UK's Eatwell Guide had more muscle, a brisker walking pace and fewer falls.

Jul 29, 2026