https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/tracedem-kick-off-meeting-at-karolinska-institutet KI Transdisciplinary Research Center for Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care (TraCedem), held its kick-off on 1 April 2026, at Karolinska Institutet. The newly established centre brings together researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders to advance dementia research across the full care pathway. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:46:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-consolidator-grant-enables-new-approach-to-multimorbidity-and-ageing Why do some people, though not all, develop several long-term illnesses and functional impairments as they get older? A new research project at Karolinska Institutet aims to find answers by looking at ageing as a connected whole, rather than a set of separate diseases. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:29:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ssmf-grant-supports-study-of-metabolic-health-and-brain-ageing Abigail Dove, researcher at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded the SSMF Postdoctoral Grant 2026 for a project investigating how cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity, high blood sugar and high blood pressure are linked to brain ageing and dementia. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:54:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-doctoral-research-examines-health-and-support-needs-among-older-informal-caregivers Many older adults in Sweden help care for partners, relatives or friends, but those who provide the most intensive support often face challenges that affect their own health. This is shown in new doctoral thesis from Karolinska Institutet. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/expressen-opinion-piece-refers-to-ki-report-on-dementia-prevalence-and-costs An opinion piece published in the Swedish daily Expressen highlights dementia as a growing societal challenge and refers to a recent report from Karolinska Institutet on the number of people living with dementia and the associated costs in Sweden. The report provides updated estimates of prevalence, future trends and the economic impact of the disease. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/flemish-delegation-visits-arc-to-explore-ageing-and-care-in-sweden A group of senior leaders from Flemish organisations working with older people (In4Care) visited the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet on 25 March 2026. The visit, hosted by the Transdisciplinary Research Center for Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care (TraCeDem), focused on how research, policy and care practice interact within the Swedish system. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/swedish-study-adds-nuances-to-the-picture-of-healthy-japanese-ageing Although people in Japan tend to live long lives, this does not necessarily mean they are healthier than other populations. New research from Karolinska Institutet and collaborators shows that Japanese and Swedish older adults have a similar number of healthy life years – if ‘healthy’ is defined as living at home without the need for formal elder care. However, mortality among individuals receiving elder care is lower in Japan than in Sweden. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0100 https://news.ki.se/behavioural-changes-may-be-linked-to-early-dementia-related-processes Behavioural changes – such as anxiety, depression, irritability, apathy or agitation, collectively known as neuropsychiatric symptoms – may appear long before a dementia diagnosis. A new study from Karolinska Institutet and the University of Perugia, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, shows that these symptoms form recognizable patterns across older adults ranging from cognitively unimpaired to those with dementia. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/three-researchers-who-want-to-improve-road-safety Frustration behind the wheel can increase the risk of accidents – but that is far from the only danger. Meet three researchers who are interested in road safety. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:25:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/aging-research-center-arc-offered-an-educational-day-focused-on-aging-research When ARC turned 25 last year, they received a grant from Forte to host a day dedicated to research on aging. On February 5, they therefore organized “Forum for Aging Research – What have we achieved and where are we heading?”, bringing together researchers from across Sweden working in the field of aging to share their findings. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:25:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigates-complex-walking-in-aging-and-in-parkinsons-disease Hi Alexander Kvist, doctoral student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On March 6 you will defend your thesis ”Evaluating complex walking in aging and neurological disease : from motor behavior to brain activity”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:45:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/as-we-age-immune-cells-protect-the-spinal-cord Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that the nervous system's own immune cells help protect the spinal cord from age-related damage. The results, which may contribute to new knowledge about how certain neurological diseases arise, are published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:50:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/blood-test-reveals-risk-of-multimorbidity A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases – and how quickly, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Medicine reports. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/long-term-study-reveals-physical-ability-peaks-at-age-35 A 47-year-long Swedish study at Karolinska Institutet reveals how fitness, strength, and muscle endurance change during adulthood. The results show that physical ability starts to deteriorate as early as age 35, but it is never too late to start exercising. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:45:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/kidney-health-affects-alzheimers-blood-biomarkers-but-not-dementia-risk Older adults with reduced kidney function show higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers in the blood, but are not more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:41:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/doctoral-student-at-ki-explores-ageing-and-care-in-brazil What is it like to study how older people live and receive care in different parts of the world? KI researcher Pernilla Alencar Siljehag is finding out first-hand during her research stay in Brazil, thanks to travel grants from Karolinska Institutet, SWEAH, and Svenska Sällskapet för Medicinsk Forskning. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:20:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/how-arc-emerged-25-years-ago The Aging Research Center (ARC) was established in the year 2000, at a time when geriatric research was still in its infancy and little was known about dementia-related diseases. This happened during a period when politicians and decision-makers began to take an interest in the growing ageing population and the challenges that were becoming apparent in healthcare and social care as a result. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:04:54 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-how-social-relationships-shape-life-in-old-age People today live longer than ever before. They also reach old age with more peers still alive and smaller families. Still, individuals over 80, who make up the fastest-growing age group in the population, are often not included in studies. This thesis examines how social life has changed over time in old age and how social connections are related to wellbeing. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:35:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-polypharmacy-sex-and-aging Hi Francesca Eroli, doctoral student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On November 7 november you will defend your thesis ”Toward precision medicine : sex-specific effects of multi-drug therapies in mouse models of aging and Alzheimer's pathology” What is the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:01:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/understanding-kidney-health-in-older-adults-through-the-lens-of-multimorbidity A new doctoral thesis by Giorgi Beridze, recently published at Karolinska Institutet, sheds light on the relationship between multimorbidity and kidney health in older adults. The research explores how kidney function is ascertained in older adults, how chronic diseases cluster into patterns and how these patterns influence kidney function and the risk of developing albuminuria—a condition marked by the presence of protein in urine, often an early sign of kidney damage. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:06:26 +0100 https://news.ki.se/arc-showcases-research-at-the-eugms-congress-in-reykjavik Several colleagues and affiliates from the Aging Research Centre (ARC) recently participated in the 21st European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) Congress, held from 24 to 26 September 2025 at the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. This year’s congress, themed “New Landscapes in Geriatric Medicine”, brought together experts from across Europe and beyond to address the evolving challenges and innovations in the care of older adults. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:44:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-quality-plant-based-diet-linked-to-lower-dementia-risk-in-people-with-cardiovascular-disease Eating a healthy plant-based diet may lower the risk of dementia in older people with cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, or stroke. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JACC: Advances, which compared different types of plant-based diets. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:02:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/seminar-on-the-boundaries-of-care-provision-and-how-it-affects-older-people-relatives-and-municipalities On 29 September 2025, Isabelle von Saenger, postdoctoral researcher at the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet, had the opportunity to share key insights from her thesis examining the evolution of care provision for older people in Sweden over the past three decades. The event, coordinated by Omsorgsforum, brought together an influential group of stakeholders committed to shaping the future of elderly care. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:17:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/poor-sleep-may-accelerate-brain-ageing People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This is according to a comprehensive brain imaging study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal eBioMedicine. Increased inflammation in the body may partly explain the association. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:35:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/symposium-beyond-amyloid-and-tau-the-importance-of-co-pathologies-in-alzheimers-disease On 4 November 2024, Karolinska Institutet (KI) hosted the symposium “Beyond Amyloid and Tau: The Importance of Co-Pathologies in Alzheimer's Disease” at the Nobel Forum, Stockholm. Jointly organized by the Center for Alzheimer Research (CAR) and the Aging Research Center (ARC), both part of the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), the event was supported by the Journal of Internal Medicine (JIM) and the Strategic Research Area in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at KI. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:34:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nordic-researchers-convene-for-sia-workshop-on-social-inequalities-in-ageing Thirty Nordic ageing and health researchers will gather in Stockholm on 11–12 September 2025 for the SIA joint senior and junior workshop. Hosted by the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet, this event brings together established and early-career experts to foster discussion and collaboration on social inequalities in ageing. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:03:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/doctoral-course-on-social-and-health-inequalities-in-ageing-organised-in-collaboration-with-sweah Once again, the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) will host the course titled "Societal and Life-course Perspectives on Inequalities in Aging" this fall semester. The course is arranged in partnership with the Swedish National Graduate School on Ageing and Health (SWEAH, Lund University) and brings together students from various universities throughout Sweden. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:53:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/hm-the-queen-awards-ki-trained-dementia-specialists On September 2, 2025, seven physicians, five occupational therapists, and five physiotherapists were awarded diplomas by H.M. The Queen during a formal ceremony at Drottningholm Court Theatre. The ceremony marked the completion of the Master's courses in dementia care developed by Karolinska Institutet in close collaboration with Stiftelsen Silviahemmet. The participants may now use the titles Silvia Physician, Silvia Occupational Therapist, and Silvia Physiotherapist. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:26:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/asia-pacific-meeting-advances-global-effort-to-prevent-dementia Researchers from across the Asia-Pacific region met in Jinan, China, on 7–8 June 2025 at the World-Wide FINGERS Network meeting, to share new ideas on how to help prevent dementia and memory loss. Over 50 researchers and students from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Sweden, and China took part in the event. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:43:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/key-insights-of-the-nkg2024-congress-in-newly-published-paper We are delighted to share some of the many important reflections from the NKG2024 congress held in Stockholm in June 2024, in the form of a newly published perspective paper entitled "Ageing in a Transforming World: Insights for Future Research and Policy from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology". Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:01:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/social-policy-inequality-and-health-symposium-in-honour-of-professor-johan-fritzell The Aging Research Center (ARC) had the privilege of hosting a symposium that brought together leading scholars to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Professor Johan Fritzell to research on social policy, inequalities, and health over the course of his career. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:16:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-mutations-in-bodily-tissues-affect-ageing Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet have investigated how mutations that occur in muscles and blood vessels over time can affect ageing. The studies, which are published in Nature Aging, show that such mutations can reduce muscle strength and accelerate blood vessel ageing. The results can be of significance to the treatment of age-related diseases. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/regular-everyday-activity-can-promote-healthy-aging A study recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that cardiovascular health is affected not only by the total amount of physical activity, but also by how often you move during the day. Among the oldest participants, the study found that several short walks per day had a protective effect, regardless of pace. This correlation remained even when adjusted for total walking time. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:04:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/centenarians-develop-diseases-more-slowly Reaching the age of 100 does not necessarily mean a life fraught with illness. A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that centenarians not only live longer, they also stay healthier than other older people, with fewer diseases that develop more slowly. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:06:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/arc-junior-retreat-2025-0 On 2 June 2025, a group of 19 doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers from ARC came together for a one-day retreat at the Skepparholmen conference venue in Nacka. The retreat theme was visual communication in research. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:11:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/three-arc-researchers-join-new-nordic-project-on-sustainable-care-systems NordForsk has recently granted funding to five new research projects aimed at developing sustainable health and care systems for older people in the Nordic region. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/davide-liborio-vetrano-joins-newly-formed-lancet-commission-on-frailty The Lancet has announced a new commission aimed at reorienting frailty in clinical practice, public health, and policy. Davide Liborio Vetrano is one of two experts from Karolinska Institutet, who are involved in this important initiative. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:14:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/insights-from-the-sbu-on-the-arc-review-of-local-authority-support-for-family-carers The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU) recently provided a commentary on a review conducted at the Aging Research Center (ARC) in collaboration with affiliated researchers. The review focused on interventions to support informal caregivers—family members or close friends who care for older adults without formal compensation. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:18:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/from-hailstorms-to-heartfelt-questions-pernilla-alencar-siljehag-sums-up-her-cycling-odyssey After cycling 90 kilometres through sunshine, hail and beech forests, Pernilla Alencar Siljehag arrived in Tomelilla with tired legs and a heart full of impressions. Together with the initiator Oskar Jonsson, she has cycled a leg of the tandem tour that takes researchers around southern Sweden to give lectures on ageing and health. She shares her reflections on the conversations along the way, the audience at the library, and why research journeys are sometimes at their best when on two wheels. Mon, 26 May 2025 14:10:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/tandem-tour-highlighting-issues-of-ageing-meet-pernilla-alencar-siljehag The tandem tour is a popular science initiative where researchers cycle through southern Sweden, giving lectures on ageing and health at libraries and community centres. The aim is to reach a broader audience, foster dialogue, and spark interest in the role of research in society. The tour, organised in collaboration with the graduate school SWEAH, runs from 4–27 May 2025 and is made possible thanks to support from the Sten K Johnson Foundation. Mon, 19 May 2025 11:47:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-physical-activity-and-physical-capacity-in-older-adults Manne Godhe, PhD student at the Sports Medicine research group, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Physical Activity and Fitness Measurements in Healthy Older Adults and Osteoarthrities Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty" on May 23, 2025. Main Supervisor is Eva Andersson. Fri, 16 May 2025 15:25:54 +0200 https://news.ki.se/lars-backman-awarded-prestigious-efpa-aristotle-prize The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) has announced Professor Lars Bäckman, Karolinska Institutet, as the recipient of the Aristotle Prize 2025. This distinguished award recognises individuals who have made a substantial and original contributions to psychology, particularly in the field of cognitive ageing. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:40:39 +0200 https://news.ki.se/loss-of-smell-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-and-dementia A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that deficits in the sense of smell, known as olfactory impairment, are significantly associated with increased mortality in older adults. The findings, based on data from over 2,500 participants in the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen, suggest that olfactory testing could serve as a valuable early indicator of broader health decline. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:50:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-frailty-and-how-it-affects-healthcare-utilization-among-older-adults Hi there Clare Tazzeo! You will defend your thesis entitled "Investigating the interplay between frailty and healthcare utilization in older adults" on 26 May 2025. Could you tell us a little more? Fri, 09 May 2025 08:25:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-explores-how-older-people-are-affected-by-caring-for-a-loved-one Researchers from Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with National Family Care Competence Center (Nka), sent out a survey to 31,000 older adults to learn more about those that take care of a loved one, in or outside their homes. Turns out 2,157 people older than 65 years provide such care on a regular basis. Mon, 05 May 2025 19:40:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-report-on-costs-of-dementia-diseases-to-the-ministry-of-health-and-social-affairs The report 'Antalet demenssjuka och kostnader för demenssjukdomar i Sverige 2023', commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs last autumn, was recently presented to Anna Tenje, Minister for Older People and Social Security. KI researchers Anders Wimo and Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga have been primarily responsible for the report, which shows a forecast with a great increase for the number of people with dementia by 2050 and for the heavy financial responsibility of municipalities. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:53:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/poor-chewing-ability-linked-to-increased-risk-of-malnutrition-in-older-adults Older individuals who struggle to chew hard food have a higher risk of becoming malnourished or experiencing significant weight loss over time. This is shown in a new Swedish population-based study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, who followed more than 1,500 individuals for over six years. The study is published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:29:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/postdoctoral-grant-from-ssmf-to-federico-triolo Federico Triolo has received a postdoctoral grant from the Swedish Society for Medical Research (SSMF), a non-profit organisation that has supported medical research since 1919. The purpose of the grant is to help early-career researchers to build their independence and develop their own line of research. The grant amounts to 3,950,000 SEK over three years, including a two-year research stay abroad, followed by one year back in Sweden. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/msca-postdoctoral-fellowship-to-caterina-gregorio Caterina Gregorio has received funding in the context of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship within the area of intersecting biostatistics and ageing research for her project entitled "LETMEAGE- A complex system approach to metrics of aging for identifying personalised interventions”. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:08:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-network-grant-from-forte-to-sia The Social inequalities in ageing network (SIA), led by Neda Agahi and Johan Fritzell, has received a three-year grant from Forte. This is a continuation of a Nordic network involving several leading Nordic researchers and their junior colleagues emanating from the earlier SIA programme. The SIA Network will receive a total of SEK 446,000 over three years. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:04:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-health-of-the-older-population-in-kungsholmen-mapped-in-a-large-comprehensive-study Since 1987, researchers have followed thousands of older residents in Kungsholmen through the "Swedish National study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen" (SNAC-K). The results show that today's 80-year-olds are healthier than previous generations, but health varies depending on where in the district they live. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:23:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/aging-and-alzheimers-disease-investigating-drug-effects The geroscience hypothesis focuses on extending the healthy lifespan by targeting aging mechanisms. Recent advances in biomarkers for biological aging give rise to tools for measuring aging and assessing treatments. Alzheimer’s disease, a major health issue, may benefit from common drugs and early interventions. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:45:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/arc-researchers-granted-funding-from-forte Amaia Calderon-Larrañaga and Weili Xu are recipients of the Elderly and Ageing 2024 Grant from Forte and will both receive funding for the period 2025-2027. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:42:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/arc-researchers-granted-funding-from-the-swedish-research-council Two researchers at the Aging Research Center (ARC) are recipients of the Swedish Research Council’s Project Grant 2024 and will receive funding for the period 2025-2027. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:46:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/weighty-matters-disentangling-the-body-mass-index-metabolic-health-and-aging-connection-0 As global populations age and the prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders rises, understanding the complex relationships between body mass index (BMI), metabolic health, and aging becomes increasingly critical. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:23:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/forte-starting-grant-2024-for-research-on-older-adults-dietary-recommendations Adrián Carballo Casla has recently been awarded a Forte Starting Grant 2024. His research project aims to tailor dietary recommendations to the unique needs of older adults, potentially leading to healthier and longer lives. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:01:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-investigating-the-relationship-between-cardiometabolic-diseases-and-dementia Hi there Abigail Dove! You have recently defended your thesis entitled "Cardiometabolic disease and dementia risk: identifying compensatory factors". Could you tell us a little more? Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/who-will-live-to-100 Those who wish to live to 100 cannot rely on chance. Instead, it is essential to keep biomarkers associated with ageing and disease in check. By the age of 60, it may already be too late. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:31:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/how-old-are-you-really You might be 50 years old, but your body could be as fresh as a 40-year-old’s ‒ or vice versa. Biological ageing has its own pace and rhythm. How we live our lives, what we experience, and the quality of medical treatment we receive all influence how quickly we wear out. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:25:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-healthy-lifestyle-may-counteract-diabetes-associated-brain-ageing Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain ageing, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Diabetes Care. The good news is that this may be counteracted by a healthy lifestyle. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-gathers-800-delegates-to-international-conference-on-ageing-research “Ageing in a transforming world” was the theme of the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology (ageing research), hosted by Karolinska Institutet on 12–14 June. Drawing over 800 delegates from 44 countries to Aula Medica, the now international conference was opened by Queen Silvia, who talked about the importance of the research to dignity in ageing. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:10:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-on-brain-iron-accumulation-in-normal-aging Hi there Jonatan Gustavsson! You have recently defended your thesis entitled "Determinants of age-related brain iron accumulation and links to neurocognitive functions". Could you tell us a little more? Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:57:49 +0200 https://news.ki.se/lifelong-cognitive-reserve-helps-maintain-late-life-cognitive-health The brain's flexibility and ability to cope with loss of neurons or other lesions in the brain is called cognitive reserve. In a fifteen-year follow-up study, researchers at the division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Karolinska Institutet, suggest that lifelong cognitive reserve helps maintain late-life cognitive health by delaying cognitive transition in the preclinical stages of dementia. The results of their findings were recently published in Alzheimers & Dementia. Wed, 29 May 2024 12:04:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/loneliness-common-among-older-informal-caregivers On behalf of the Swedish Gender Equality Agency, researchers Lena Dahlberg and Mariam Kirvalidze have done a scoping review of informal caregiving and loneliness. More specifically, the report examines loneliness in spousal carers aged 65 years and older, the factors that increase the risk of loneliness in this group, the consequences of loneliness, and how they themselves experience loneliness. Mon, 06 May 2024 11:37:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/msca-doctoral-networks-project-grant-to-davide-liborio-vetrano Davide Liborio Vetrano has received EU funding in the context of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks for his project entitled "UnderstandiNg fraIlty tOwards a future of healthy ageing (UNION)". The European Commission funds research and innovation projects to boost top researchers' careers through mobility and innovative doctoral and postdoctoral training. The project will start in 2025 and Davide Liborio Vetrano is the Principal Investigator at Karolinska Institutet. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:53:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-sheds-light-on-the-role-of-oxysterols-in-neurodegeneration Hi María Latorre Leal, doctoral student at the Division of Neurogeriatrics. On April 26 you will defend your thesis "The role of oxysterols in neurodegeneration : implications for cognitive function, maternal effects, and sex-specific differences". What is the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:37:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/amaia-calderon-larranaga-granted-funding-from-sfoepi Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga has been awarded the SFOepi consolidator bridging grant for the project entitled "Multimorbidity and kidney function in old age: longitudinal trajectories and synergistic effects". The amount granted is SEK 3,600,000 for the period 2023-2025. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:42:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-conversation-article-reached-24-million-readers-a-very-instructive-process An article in The Conversation written by a KI researcher broke a record in the number of readers. Associate Professor Karin Modig's article on centenarian biomarkers received almost 2.4 million reads and was translated into several languages. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ageing-more-slowly-protects-against-dementia-and-stroke Some people seem to age faster than others. Whilst “chronological age” describes the time that has passed since someone was born, “biological age” tells us how old their body appears. We can measure biological age using standard clinical data such as blood test results and blood pressure readings. Alternatively, we can measure biological age using information about DNA methylation, which are marks on our DNA that change over time. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:06:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/goran-papenberg-awarded-project-grant-from-the-swedish-research-council KI researcher Goran Papenberg has been granted a project grant from the Swedish Research Council for his research on the brain's ability to produce new neurons and its relevance for long-term memory and depression in aging. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:58:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/high-biological-age-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia-and-stroke People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular dementia. These are the results of a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:34:56 +0100 https://news.ki.se/genetics-and-biomarkers-of-frailty Frailty is an age-related state of physiological decline and is a strong predictor of disability and mortality. Researchers are trying to improve our understanding of the biology of frailty and to find ways of identifying frail older adults with the aim to improve individualized management of frailty. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:33:44 +0100 https://news.ki.se/potential-overtreatment-during-life-limiting-illness-and-end-of-life-in-older-adults A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoids unnecessary or preventable risks and respects patient wishes. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:31:37 +0100 https://news.ki.se/arcs-new-website-moves-to-kise The Aging Research Center (ARC) is an interdisciplinary research centre established in 2000 by Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University, and a division of the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at KI. ARC is now launching a new website which can be found at ki.se. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:08:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-day-in-the-spirit-of-ageing On a sunny afternoon in October, several hundred people gathered in the Aula Medica at Karolinska Institutet in Solna. Study participants in the extensive SNAC-K study had been invited by the Stockholm Gerontology Research Center foundation and Karolinska Institutet (KI) to hear about the latest research findings from the study. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:14:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-role-of-stories-and-narration-in-geriatric-care Hi Lisa Herulf Scholander, doctoral student at the Division of Occupational Therapy. On November 10 you will defend your thesis ”Narrative relations: resources for meaning-making and person-centred practices in geriatric care”. What is the main focus of the thesis? Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:42:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/most-accurate-test-to-date-developed-to-measure-biological-aging A team of researchers from Karolinska Institutet and University of Glasgow has developed a new test that can accurately measure biological aging in a clinical setting. The discovery was made while studying patients for the aging effects of chronic kidney disease. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:05:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/interplay-between-somatic-disease-burden-and-depression-in-late-life Hi there Federico Triolo! You are soon to defend your thesis entitled "Depression and chronic diseases in old age: understanding their interplay for better health". What is the main focus? Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:16:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/rapid-drop-in-blood-pressure-potential-modifiable-risk-factor-for-dementia Hi there Xin Xia! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Cardiovascular Health, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Cognitive Aging”. Could you tell us a little bit more? Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-27th-nordic-congress-of-gerontology-to-be-held-at-karolinska-institutet-in-june-2024 The Nordic Congress of Gerontology (NKG) is arranged every second year in the Nordic countries and next year Sweden will be hosting the event. The 27th edition will be held at Karolinska Institutet on 12–14 June 2024. It is anticipated that 800 people and scholars from different parts of the world will take part, offering a diverse array of distinctive perspectives on the challenges and opportunities linked to population ageing. Registration will open on 2 October 2023. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:05:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/laura-fratiglioni-awarded-the-bengt-winblad-prize-2023 The prize is awarded annually by the Swedish Society of Medicine (SLS) to a person who has made outstanding contributions to Alzheimer's research. This year the Bengt Winblad Prize is awarded to Laura Fratiglioni, Professor of Medical Epidemiology with a focus on dementia diseases at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:27:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/several-new-grants-go-to-researchers-at-the-aging-research-center Researchers at the Ageing Research Centre have been awarded a number of grants from Demensfonden, Stiftelsen Sigurd och Elsa Goljes minne, Stiftelsen Ragnhild och Einar Lundströms minne, as well as the SfoEpi Consolidator grant, for studies on the health and well-being of older people. In addition, ARC is involved in a project within preventive and health-promoting interventions that has been granted funding from Forte. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:30:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/association-between-cardiovascular-health-and-brain-aging Hi there Yuanjing Li, PhD student at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Aging Research Center (ARC)! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Cardiovascular health and brain aging: a population-based MRI study". Could you tell us a little bit more about it? Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/funding-from-forte-for-research-on-health-and-well-being-of-older-people Forte is allocating SEK 160 million to research on the health and well-being of older people. The funds are divided into three programme grants and 19 project grants and the research will begin in 2023 and continue until 2029. Two researchers at the Aging Research Center (ARC), Karolinska Institutet, have been granted funding for their important research within the ageing research area. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:04:55 +0200 https://news.ki.se/long-term-exposure-to-environmental-pollution-is-harmful-for-mental-health-in-older-adults Hi there Jing Wu! You are about to defend your thesis entitled “Ambient Air Pollution and Transportation Noise: How They Affect Mental Health in Older Adults”. Could you tell us a little bit more about it? Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:22:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ischemic-heart-disease-linked-to-increased-risk-of-dementia Older people with ischemic heart disease have an increased long-term risk of dementia and accelerated cognitive decline. A recent study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, suggests that the heart, the brain, and cognitive function are connected in the ageing process and that appropriate prevention and treatment of ischemic heart disease in older people might reduce the burden of dementia. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:04:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-research-into-future-working-life-and-elderly-wellbeing-receives-over-sek-91-million The Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte) is allocating over SEK 91 million to KI research on elderly wellbeing and future working life. One of the researchers, who is to receive SEK 24 million, is Associate Professor Carin Håkansta at Karolinska Institutet and Karlstad University, who will be examining how the working environment is affected when some managerial tasks are taken over by algorithms. Tue, 30 May 2023 17:08:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-predicting-injurious-falls-in-older-adults Hi Nathalie Frisendahl, PhD student at the Division of Physiotherapy. On June 16 you will defend your thesis ”Injurious falls in older adults: early identification of individuals at risk of falls—from observational studies to implementation”, what is the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 30 May 2023 09:53:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nationwide-survey-to-better-understand-the-characteristics-of-older-caregivers-in-sweden The Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with the National Competence Centre for Relatives (Nka), is launching a nationwide survey to gain a better understanding of the characteristics of older informal caregivers in Sweden. Wed, 24 May 2023 14:57:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/symposium-on-person-centred-and-integrated-care-for-older-people On 21 March 2023, researchers from several universities around the country, the Swedish Agency for Health and Care Services Analysis and Region Jönköping, gathered at Karolinska Institutet in Solna for a symposium on person-centred and integrated care for older people. Moreover, keynote speakers from the UK and Australia set the scene on the topics of person-centred and integrated care. Tue, 02 May 2023 10:40:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/sugar-molecule-in-blood-can-predict-alzheimers Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have now discovered that a type of sugar molecule in blood is associated with the level of tau, a protein that plays a critical role in the development of severe dementia. The study, which is published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, can pave the way for a simple screening procedure able to predict onset ten years in advance. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/regional-differences-in-potentially-inappropriate-drug-use-among-older-adults-in-sweden There are clear regional differences in the proportion of older adults receiving potentially inappropriate drug treatment in Sweden. In a study published in Frontiers of Pharmacology, researchers at Karolinska Institutet examine regional differences over time and show that these regional variations have decreased over the past decade. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:08:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/members-of-the-council-on-geriatric-research-aldreforskarradet-receive-new-appointments The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has decided on new appointments for all 14 members of the Government's Council on Geriatric Research and appointed Mats Thorslund as a new member. This means that NVS has four representatives on the council. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:35:51 +0100 https://news.ki.se/epidemiological-studies-on-frailty-and-its-associations-with-mortality-dementia-and-polypharmacy Frailty can be defined as an aging-related syndrome of physiological decline, characterized by marked vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. It is becoming an important public health concern as the aging population increases. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:31:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-professor-laura-fratiglioni-is-awarded-the-great-gerontology-prize Laura Fratiglioni, Senior professor at Karolinska Institute is awarded the Great Gerontology Prize by the Swedish Gerontological Association for her contribution to Aging Research. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:48:33 +0100 https://news.ki.se/debora-rizzuto-awarded-project-grant-from-forte Debora Rizzuto, principal researcher and research group leader at the Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet, has received a project grant for a project entitled "SoundMIND – effects of noise on cognition and mental health", from Forte. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:24:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ingrid-ekstrom-awarded-project-grant-from-riksbankens-jubileumsfond Ingrid Ekström, postdoctoral researcher at the Aging Research Center (ARC) at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, has received project support for research in the humanities and social sciences from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:27:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-association-between-bmi-and-health-outcomes-in-old-age Hi there, Jie Guo, PhD student at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "Unraveling the relationship between body mass index and cardiometabolic disease, dementia, and survival in old age" on 10 November 2022. What is the main focus? Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:43:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-factors-explaining-emergency-care-use-among-older-persons Hi there, Mahwish Naseer, PhD student at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "Why do older adults seek emergency care? The impact of contextual factors, care, health, and social relations" on 14 October 2022. What is the main focus? Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:09:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-the-impact-of-behavioral-and-psychosocial-factors-on-physical-function-in-old-age Hi there, Marguerita Saadeh, PhD student at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC), Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet! You will defend your thesis entitled "Enjoying life and living healthier: impact of behavioral and psychosocial factors on physical function in old age" on 22 September 2022. Tell us, what is the main focus of your thesis? Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:20:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/researchers-at-bionut-receive-novo-nordisk-foundation-grants-2022 Three researchers at the Department of Biosciences and Nutriton, Karolinska Institutet, have received grants from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for their research, 2022. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:51:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/improved-reliability-of-epigenetic-clocks Epigenetic clocks based on DNA methylation data are widely used aging biomarkers useful to assess biological age in population-based cohorts. However, their utility has been limited by technical noise. In this paper, we present a method that produces high-reliability clocks for applications such as longitudinal studies and intervention trials. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:22:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/arc-attends-the-26th-nordic-congress-of-gerontology Several co-workers from ARC attended the 26th Nordic Congress of Gerontology (26NKG), which took place on 8-10 June in Odense, Denmark. The theme for this year's congress was "Change& Continuity", and ARC contributed with 12 presentations, 7 posters, and with The National E-infrastructure for Aging Research (NEAR) as a sponsor. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:30:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-increase-dementia-risk People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease could therefore be a strategy for reducing dementia risk, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/unexpectedly-large-contribution-made-by-kis-elder-professors In the spring of 2022, the network Senior Faculty at KI conducted a survey on the activities of KI professors born in or before 1953. The results show that the professors are still heavily engaged in research and bring close to SEK 300 million a year into the university.   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:30:51 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brief-expression-of-gene-editing-tools-helped-with-progeria-in-mice In a new study in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea have shown how short-term expression of gene editing tools can be used to repair the mutation that causes progeria. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:48:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mind-china-an-important-data-source-to-study-brain-aging-and-prevention-of-dementia A large database is being built in China aiming to study brain aging and explore effective approaches for prevention of dementia. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions (TRCI) provides detailed description on the database as well as characteristics and health conditions of the study population. The database is called MIND-China--multimodal interventions to delay dementia and disability in rural China. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:35:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/over-one-fourth-of-the-older-population-in-rural-china-affected-by-mild-cognitive-impairment Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered the preclinical stage in progressive cognitive decline leading to the clinical stage of dementia. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, reports that over one fourth of rural-dwelling older adults in China are affected by MCI. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:31:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-maria-eriksdotter-is-standing-up-for-the-elderly You are the same person inside, although your body is ageing and your memory failing. Professor Maria Eriksdotter hopes to add to our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease. But she also wants to fight ageism. “The status of the elderly needs to be raised,” she says. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:35:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/elevated-heart-rate-linked-to-increased-risk-of-dementia Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. Since resting heart rate is easy to measure and can be lowered through exercise or medical treatment, the researchers believe that it may help to identify people with higher dementia risk for early intervention. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/early-interventions-could-help-counteract-muscle-loss Weakening muscles are a natural part of the ageing process, but for some people with a condition called sarcopenia the decline is abnormally fast. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that the early stages of sarcopenia could be counteracted with timely interventions designed to preserve physical and cognitive function and manage chronic conditions. The results are published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:00:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/amaia-calderon-larranaga-awarded-project-grant-from-the-swedish-research-council KI researcher Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga, Assistant Professor at the Aging Research Center (ARC), has been awarded a project grant for research within primary care from the Swedish Research Council. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:18:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/erika-jonsson-laukka-awarded-project-grant-from-the-swedish-research-council KI researcher Erika Jonsson Laukka has been granted a project grant from the Swedish Research Council for her research within post-COVID syndrome. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:54:25 +0100 https://news.ki.se/impetus-grant-to-bionut-researcher A researcher at the Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, has received USD 200 000 for a project aiming to assess the effect of partial re-programming by the transient expression of the Yamanaka factors to rejuvenate the immune system to extend lifespan and health span. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:57:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/four-researchers-at-arc-awarded-project-grants-from-the-swedish-research-council Four researchers at the Aging Research Center (ARC) have been granted project grants from the Swedish Research Council. Marc Guitart-Masip, Davide Liborio Vetrano and Weili Xu are awarded funding for projects in the field of Medicine and Health category, and Grégoria Kalpouzos for a project in the field of humanities and social sciences. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:26:32 +0100 https://news.ki.se/arc-awarded-several-substantial-grants-from-forte Researchers at the Aging Research Center (ARC) have been awarded several substantial grants from Forte's annual open call for proposals. Out of the 32 projects, programmes and networks that received funding at KI, five were awarded to ARC. The aim is to analyse enabling and contributing to an in-depth knowledge in research areas or issues. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:55:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/clarification-on-diabetes-and-dementia-risk It is mainly poorly controlled type 2 diabetes that carries an elevated risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, not the diabetes per se, a longitudinal study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows. The study comprises over 2,500 people and is published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/davide-liborio-vetrano-granted-funding-from-sfo-epi Davide Vetrano has received a 2 MSEK Junior Scholar Grant from the Strategic Research Area in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (SFOepi) for the project “Biomarker signatures of the multimorbidity-frailty continuum: in pursuit of personalized medicine for older adults.” Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:12:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/renewal-of-research-infrastructure-grant-to-national-e-infrastructure-for-aging-research-near We are happy to announce that the National E-infrastructure for Aging Research (NEAR) received the renewal of the research infrastructure grant by the Swedish Research Council (VR) for the period 2023-2028. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:25:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/widening-inequalities-in-old-age-life-expectancy-in-sweden Hi there Stefan Fors, researcher at the Aging Research Center (ARC) at Karolinska Institutet. Along with two other researchers from KI, you have shown that there are inequalities in life expectancy among older people in Sweden and that these differences have increased during the period 2006–2015. Could you tell us a little more? Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:08:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/postural-hypotension-in-older-adults-related-to-poor-cognition Postural hypotension, a drastic drop in blood pressure when standing up, is linked to an increased risk of dementia and accelerated progression from cognitive impairment to dementia, even in the absence of symptoms, for instance when feeling dizzy or faint. In a study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers from Karolinska Institutet show that postural hypotension could anticipate worse cognition in old age. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:28:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/time-for-the-sixth-round-of-the-sweold-survey The Swedish Panel Study of Living Conditions of the Oldest Old – SWEOLD – was conducted for the first time in 1992. The aim was, and still is, to investigate what the living conditions of the population over 75 years of age look like in today's Sweden and what changes have taken place in recent years. The researchers behind the study can now describe developments over the past 30 years, a period during which there have been clear changes in welfare. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:39:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/re-searching-for-truth-beauty-and-compassion-in-remembrance-of-marti-parker The Stockholm Writers Group (SWG) published an anthology entitled "Raft of Leaves: On Aging, Death and Foreignness" on 29 May 2021, in remembrance of Marti Parker (1951–2017), researcher, teacher, novelist, poet, and one of the founders of SWG. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:17:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-examines-the-association-between-retirement-and-health-in-different-socioeconomic-groups Hi there Harpa Sif Eyjólfsdóttir, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “Unequal tracks? Studies on work, retirement and health” on 24 May 2021. Could you tell us a little more about it? Wed, 05 May 2021 13:50:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/we-congratulate-francesca-castoldi-at-bionut Francesca Castoldi, at the Department of Biosciences and Nutrition (BioNut), KI, has been awarded a research grant of 300 000 SEK from the Alex and Eva Wallström Foundation for scientific research and education. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:08:35 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-findings-from-snac-k-how-did-the-first-wave-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-impact-the-health-and-lives-of-swedish-elderly As the pandemic lingers on, more and more emphasis is being placed on the indirect, negative effects (i.e. collateral damage) of the pandemic and related restrictions. Sweden took a relatively lenient approach towards mitigating the pandemic during the spring of 2020, relying on voluntary adherence to recommendations and encouraging elderly to stay at home, avoid social gatherings and public transportation, and to remain physically active outdoors in a safe manner. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:18:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-explores-how-older-adults-can-combat-diabetes-by-adopting-a-healthy-and-socially-active-lifestyle Hi there Ying Shang, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “How can older adults combat diabetes to achieve a longer and healthier life?” on 16 April 2021. Could you tell us a little more about it? Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:52:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-results-from-the-finger-study-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-impacted-the-lifestyle-and-behaviors-of-older-adults-at-risk-of-dementia How have social distancing and quarantine measures affected older individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic? Recent research lead by Professor Miia Kivipelto’s team provides some important insights – there were several negative effects but at the same time many lifestyles and behaviors did not substantially change during the first wave of the pandemic, and some even improved. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:28:23 +0100 https://news.ki.se/study-offers-hope-of-new-treatment-for-accelerated-aging-in-children Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Gothenburg University have investigated a potential new drug target for the rare genetic disorder Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome that causes accelerated aging in children. The findings in mice are published in the scientific journal eLife and may aid in the development of more effective treatments for this fatal condition. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/double-nvs-professor-lectures-via-zoom New professors Eric Westman and Dorota Religa, both Division of Clinical Geriatrics, head and deputy head of division respectively, gave their lectures as new professors at NVS on Wednesday January 20. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:23:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/funding-from-formasforte-funding-for-research-on-the-changes-in-the-living-conditions-of-older-people-during-the-pandemic Carin Lennartsson has been granted funding to collect data and research materials linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project is entitled “The Swedish Panel Study of Living Conditions of the Oldest Old – SWEOLD COVID-19”. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:19:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-explores-important-aspects-related-to-dementia Hi there Giulia Grande, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (ARC). You will be defending your thesis entitled “Development of dementia in older adults: the body-mind connection” on 11 December 2020. Could you give us a brief summary? Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:42:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-the-relation-between-aging-dopamine-regulating-genes-and-neurocognition Hi Xin Li, PhD student at the Aging Research Center (NVS). On October 28 you will defend your thesis “The relation between aging, dopamine-regulating genes, and neurocognition”. What’s the main focus of the thesis? Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:46:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/growing-need-for-skills-in-geriatric-care The coronavirus pandemic highlighted the increased need for knowledge and skills within the field of geriatric care. KI is offering a specialist nursing programme with a focus on care for the elderly. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:45:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/older-persons-with-dementia-report-a-lack-of-respect-from-home-care-services People with dementia disease receiving home care feel that they are not treated with the same degree of respect and dignity as people who do not have dementia and receive the same service. That is according to a study by researchers at Mälardalen University (MDH), Karolinska Institutet and Dalarna University, published in The Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA). Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:05:41 +0200 https://news.ki.se/frailty-a-better-prognostic-factor-than-age-for-predicting-covid-19-survival New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that the degree of frailty, a measure of a person’s functional level before contracting the disease, can better predict COVID-19 survival than the patient’s age. The analysis of 250 multimorbid older adults who received care for COVID-19 at the Aging Theme at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Sweden also shows that three out of four of these patients survived. The study has been published in the scientific journal JAMDA. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:12:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/twelve-year-clinical-trajectories-of-multimorbidity-in-a-population-of-older-adults Researchers at Aging Research Center, KI, and collaborators in Italy and Spain, studied how multimorbidity, the occurrence of multiple chronic diseases in the same individual, changed over time in old individuals during a 12-year period using data from the Swedish National study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen (SNAC-K). The study is published today in the scientific journal Nature Communications. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:27:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-what-oral-health-and-olfactory-function-can-tell-us-about-cognitive-ageing Christina Dintica, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On May 8, 2020 you will defend your thesis: "Oral health & olfactory function : what can they tell us about cognitive ageing?", what's the main focus of the thesis? Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:42:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-measure-of-biological-age-can-predict-health-risks People age in different ways. Biological age is a metric that scientists use to predict health risks, the relevance of which can be enhanced by combining different markers. Particularly important markers are frailty and the epigenetic clock, write researchers from Karolinska Institutet in a study published in eLife. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:42:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-publication-from-bionut-in-nature-communications The transcription factor DAF-16/FOXO mediates a wide variety of aging-preventive responses by driving the expression of stress-resistance and longevity promoting genes. Ilke Sen and other members of the Riedel lab could show that transcriptional initiation at many DAF-16/FOXO target genes depends on dephosphorylation of SPT-5 by Protein Phosphatase 4. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:46:36 +0100 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-dna-methylation-and-aging-a-twin-study On Friday January 31, Yunzhang Wang will defend his thesis "DNA methylation and aging : a longitudinal study of old Swedish twins". Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:18:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/simple-tool-shows-life-expectancy-after-dementia-diagnosis Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and from the Netherlands have developed a simple tool that shows the survival probability of a person with dementia disease over three years. This, they hope, will facilitate dialogue with the most seriously affected and help doctors and others plan the necessary care. The study is published today in the scientific journal Neurology. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-about-atrial-fibrillation-and-dementia-in-old-age Hi Mozhu Ding, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On December 12 you will defend your thesis ”The role of atrial fibrillation in cognitive aging: A population-based study”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:38:13 +0100 https://news.ki.se/possible-new-treatment-strategy-against-progeria Progeria is a very rare disease that affects about one in 18 million children and results in premature aging and death in adolescence from complications of cardiovascular disease. In a study on mice and human cells, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and IFOM, the FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology in Italy, have identified how antisense oligonucleotide therapies could be used as a new possible treatment option for the disease. The results are published in Nature Communications. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-research-tool-for-studying-mitochondrial-disorders-and-ageing Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a new research tool for studying how mitochondrial protein synthesis is affected by disease, pharmaceuticals, ageing and different physiological situations such as exercise and diet. The study is presented in the scientific journal Cell Reports. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:46:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/walking-ability-cognitive-function-key-for-people-with-ms-to-participate-in-social-life People with multiple sclerosis who can walk at a relatively normal speed and effectively process information are more likely to continue to participate in social activities, according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal. The findings highlight the importance of integrating motor and cognitive rehabilitation in the care of patients with MS. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:50:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/low-intelligence-linked-to-suicide-risk-later-in-life People with low scores on intelligence tests in adolescence run a higher risk of suicide and suicide attempt later in life. That is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that followed almost 50,000 Swedish men from the 1970s until recently. The study is published in the journal Psychological Medicine. Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-socioeconomic-influences-on-late-life-health-and-mortality Title: Socioeconomic influences on late-life health and mortality : exploring genetic and environmental interplay  Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:36:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-why-people-gain-weight-as-they-get-older Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now new research at Karolinska Institutet has uncovered why that is: Lipid turnover in the fat tissue decreases during ageing and makes it easier to gain weight, even if we don’t eat more or exercise less than before. The study is published in the journal Nature Medicine. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:35:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-dopamine-aging-and-decision-making-neural-and-behavioural-correlates Hi Lieke de Boer, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On October 3rd you will defend your thesis ”Dopamine, decision-making, and aging : neural and behavioural correlates”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:06:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-impact-of-psychosocial-working-conditions-on-health-in-older-age Hi Kuan-Yu Pan, PhD-student at the Division of Aging Research Center. On 5 June you will defend your thesis ”Impact of psychosocial working conditions on health in older age”, what's the main focus of the thesis? Thu, 23 May 2019 15:43:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-impact-of-cardiovascular-and-neuropsychiatric-multimorbidity-on-older-adults-health Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:00:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/a-new-way-of-finding-compounds-that-prevent-ageing Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:00:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/near-a-unique-research-project Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:03:50 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-causal-effects-of-education-on-cognition-how-do-we-generate-evidence Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:52:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stefan-fors-awarded-grant-from-the-swedish-research-council Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:04:35 +0100 https://news.ki.se/anna-karin-welmer-is-awarded-forte-grants Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:30:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/four-out-of-eight-vr-grants-awarded-to-ki-was-given-to-arc Four out of eight grants awarded to Karolinska Institutet from the Swedish Research Council within the area of Humanities and Social sciences was given to researchers at the Division of Aging Research Center (ARC) at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS). Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:47:27 +0100 https://news.ki.se/great-interest-when-participants-in-long-term-study-snac-k-met-researchers Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:44:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/medications-that-cause-dry-mouth-increase-the-risk-for-tooth-loss-in-persons-with-dementia Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:58:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-study-shows-how-multimorbidity-restricts-life-in-the-elderly Multiple neuropsychiatric diseases are major predisposing factors for functional decline in older people and may play a greater role in this age-related phenomenon than cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in PLOS Medicine. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/stem-cell-study-may-result-in-stronger-muscles-in-old-age As we grow older, our muscular function declines. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet shows how an unexpectedly high number of mutations in the stem cells of muscles impair cell regeneration. This discovery may result in new medication to build stronger muscles even when in old age. The study is published in Nature Communications. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sek-14-920-000-for-research-in-ageing-and-health Forte, the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare, has announced the granted applications in the call ”Research in ageing and health”. Three researchers from Karolinska Institutet (KI), all active at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), were granted in total SEK 14 920 000. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 14:06:01 +0200 https://news.ki.se/reduction-in-dental-care-and-inferior-oral-health-subsequent-to-dementia-diagnosis Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:40:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/state-visitors-from-canada-learned-more-about-kis-research On Tuesday 21 February Karolinska Institutet was visited by the Governor General of Canada David Johnston, his wife Sharon Johnston and the King and Queen of Sweden. The visit took place in conjunction with the state visit by the Governor General and his wife to Sweden at the invitation of the King. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:20:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/miia-kivipelto-receives-stockholm-sjukhems-professorial-chair-in-clinical-geriatrics-at-karolinska-institutet Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:36:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/causal-link-between-telomere-shortening-and-alzheimers-disease In a newly published study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that the shortening of the telomeres – the caps at each end of the chromosomes in our cells – can be linked statistically to the active mechanism responsible for Alzheimer’s disease. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:47:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-molecular-test-can-reveal-biological-age Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/brain-training-and-healthy-lifestyle-may-slow-down-cognitive-decline Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/sara-hagg-awarded-stipend-from-erik-ronnbergs-foundation Riksbankens Jubileumsfond has awarded Sara Hägg a stipend from Erik Rönnberg's Foundation. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:01:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/activities-of-daily-living-increase-survival-among-elderly Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/faster-biological-ageing-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100