by editor | Jul 10, 2024 | Clinicians, Participants, Researchers
A new analysis of ASPREE data found that older adults who walked instead of taking motorised transport, at least once a week, lived longer than those who didn’t. Published in BMJ Public Health, the observational study looked at transport-related walking, which is...
by editor | Dec 20, 2023 | Clinicians, Participants, Researchers
In a study of leisure activities undertaken by ASPREE participants, using computers, writing, and playing puzzles or games showed the strongest association with avoiding dementia, followed by crafting activities like knitting or painting. The findings – some of the...
by editor | Jun 21, 2023 | Clinicians, Participants, Researchers
Low-dose aspirin may increase anaemia risk in healthy older adults: study A new study analysing data from the landmark ASPREE trial has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of anaemia by 20% in some older adults, mostly aged 70 years or...
by editor | Oct 10, 2022 | Clinicians, Participants, Researchers
Combination of poor gait and weak hand grip may indicate dementia risk: ASPREE research shows Walking speed and grip strength could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable symptoms, new findings from the ASPREE trial reveals. Researchers...
by editor | Sep 15, 2022 | Clinicians, Participants, Researchers
Links to more information about studies summarised in the latest ‘TABLET’ (Winter_Spring 2022) participant newsletter. We are very grateful to ASPREE participants, who continue to share their experience of life, in both good health and in illness, giving rise to...
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