Two studies conducted by SISSA in Trieste show that training the mind and emotions, through education and stimulating activities, helps maintain cognitive abilities in those over 65, improving verbal expression and performance, with a significant role of emotions and cognitive reserve. (translated)
According to the latest forecasts from Istat, the Italian population could decrease by more than 13 million by 2080, with a significant aging of the population and an increase in care costs for the elderly. (translated)
According to projections by Istat, Italy will be depopulated by 13 million inhabitants by 2080, with an increasingly elderly population and a decrease in the labor force, unable to be compensated by immigration, while the number of households without family units and people living alone will increase significantly. (translated)
In 2080, it is expected that the resident population in Italy will drop to 45.8 million, a decrease of more than 13 million compared to current figures, accompanied by an aging population and a decline in couples with children. (translated)
Italy is set to lose over 13 million inhabitants by 2080, with an aging population and a growing divide between the North and South, according to new projections from Istat. (translated)
According to projections by Istat, by 2080 Italy will lose 13 million inhabitants, with an increase in the average age and a rise in childless families, while single people, particularly the elderly, will be constantly growing. (translated)
The article by Alberto Iannuzzi analyzes the Italian contradiction regarding immigration, highlighting that while politics talks about an unsustainable invasion, the economy has a clear need for foreign workers to cope with an aging population and a growing demand for labor. (translated)
During the heat waves that hit Europe between May and July 2026, at least 35,000 excess deaths were recorded, but estimates could significantly increase due to incomplete data and the inclusion of the month of August, with the World Health Organization warning of an increase in heat-related mortality over the last 20 years and predicting a further rise due to the climate crisis and the aging population. (translated)
Scientist Ennio Tasciotti emphasizes the importance of considering physical training as a form of medicine equivalent to a pill, highlighting that strong relationships can increase the likelihood of survival by 50% and identifying physical activity, nutrition, and social relationships as the three fundamental pillars for healthy longevity after the age of 65. (translated)
Francis Clifford Smith, the oldest inmate in the United States, has died at 101 years old after spending over 70 years in prison for a murder he has always claimed he did not commit, raising an ethical debate about detention conditions and the aging prison population. (translated)
The article explores how yoga, recognized by the WHO as beneficial for healthy aging, can improve physical and mental health through balance, flexibility, and stress reduction, presenting Professor Gandolfi's view from the University of Bologna on how to choose the right yoga course based on individual needs. (translated)
Closing the borders is a demographic suicide. The European reaction to the Ceuta crisis shows the madness of spending billions to stop migrations, instead of managing them to counter the consequences of the aging of our societies. (translated)
Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur and anti-aging guru known for his extreme obsession with immortality, gives up after being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease, admitting that he may have gone too far in his battle against aging. (translated)
A study conducted on over 2,700 people in the United Kingdom revealed that persistent economic difficulties accelerate brain aging and deteriorate cognitive health, primarily due to chronic stress, with more pronounced consequences in men and individuals with histories of socioeconomic disadvantage. (translated)
A group of researchers from Kyushu University has discovered that lipoic acid trisulfide (Lasss) is a powerful ally in protecting skeletal muscles from aging due to its antioxidant properties, promoting muscle repair and positively influencing hepatocyte growth factor (Hgf), as demonstrated in experiments on mice. (translated)
Un nuovo studio pubblicato su Science rivela che tra i 50 e i 75 anni il cervello perde cellule immunitarie, in particolare la microglia nell'ippocampo, il che potrebbe influenzare il declino cognitivo e il rischio di demenze come l'Alzheimer, suggerendo che l'invecchiamento comporti un rimodellamento del sistema immunitario e neuronale con potenziali implicazioni per interventi terapeutici. #invecchiamento #cervello #immunità
L'Italia cresce moderatamente grazie agli investimenti del Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza, ma deve accelerare il consolidamento fiscale per affrontare un debito pubblico elevato, con proiezioni del Fmi che indicano timidi miglioramenti, mentre persistono sfide legate all'inflazione e all'invecchiamento della popolazione. #Italia #CrescitaEconomica #DebitoPubblico
Il timo, da lungo tempo considerato un organo inutile o addirittura dannoso, è ora riconosciuto come fondamentale per il sistema immunitario, con ricerche recenti che suggeriscono un suo ruolo nella longevità e nella prevenzione di malattie, portando a investimenti in nuove terapie per stimolare la sua funzionalità. #timo #longevità #invecchiamento
Il libro L’arte di respirare di James Nestor esplora l'importanza del respiro nella nostra vita quotidiana, evidenziando come una corretta respirazione possa contrastare stress e invecchiamento, attraverso esperimenti scientifici e un racconto che intreccia fisiologia, storia e pratiche respiratorie antiche. #Respirazione #Benessere #DivulgazioneScientifica
Negli ultimi dieci anni, l'Italia ha visto una significativa diminuzione di giovani tra i 15 e i 34 anni, rischiando di compromettere il mercato del lavoro nazionale con oltre 3 milioni di lavoratori, principalmente baby boomer, che si ritireranno entro il 2029, mentre le misure a lungo termine, come un adeguato risparmio previdenziale e l'integrazione di immigrati, sono essenziali per affrontare l'invecchiamento della popolazione e i relativi impatti economici. #GiovaniItaliani #CrisiDemografica #Occupazione
