The article reports that receiving the live herpes zoster vaccine is linked to a lower risk of developing memory disorders and Alzheimer's disease in older adults, suggesting potential cognitive benefits beyond shingles prevention. The study analyzed data from over two and a half million adults in South Korea over up to 12 years, finding a 12 percent lower risk for memory disorders and a 25 percent lower risk for Alzheimer's disease among the vaccinated group.

This topic is of interest to psychology readers because it explores how vaccination and immune system factors may relate to cognitive aging and neurodegenerative risk, highlighting interactions between health behaviors, inflammation, and brain health.

Article Title: Surprising link found between the herpes zoster vaccine and cognitive health in older adults

Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/surprising-link-found-between-the-herpes-zoster-vaccine-and-cognitive-health-in-older-adults/

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In this British Society of #Gerontology seminar, CPC-CG member Dr Fei Wang argues that it’s not just about giving more #care, it’s about giving better and more suitable care so people’s needs are fully met. The findings are important to consider as we mark #CarersWeek - if we don’t address undermet care needs, we risk:

▫️ Increasing pressure on #unpaidcarers

▫️ Worsening #health and #wellbeing outcomes

▫️ Higher long-term costs across health and #socialcare

https://youtu.be/mNfyc_6piY0?si=bbUITV7pl69SrkIk

Another excellent essay from Shanaka Anslem Perera. No idea where he finds the time to be this prolific, at this depth, but I'm very glad that he does.

A theory on failure modes of longevity drug promises, and an argument for concentrating on living well rather than on living longer.

https://shanakaanslemperera.substack.com/p/the-counterfeit-clock

#ShanakaAnslemPerera
#Gerontology
#Senescence

New in our electronic collection:

➡️ Healthy Ageing. Social, Behavioural and Design Innovations in Research

🔗 https://doi.org/10.56687/9781447375210

#OpenScience #OpenAccess #sociology #gerontology #psychology #cognition #policy #research #health