Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Aging and Health

Aging and health encompasses the biological, psychological, and social changes that occur as individuals grow older and the factors that influence well-being across the lifespan. Research published in Human Health Research addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including the cellular mechanisms underlying age-…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 37× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2576-9383 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Aging and health encompasses the biological, psychological, and social changes that occur as individuals grow older and the factors that influence well-being across the lifespan. Research published in Human Health Research addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including the cellular mechanisms underlying age-related decline, such as oxidative stress and telomere attrition, and potential interventions involving nutritional antioxidants and melatonin for muscle function. The journal has examined psychological aspects of aging, including positive psychology approaches and the mental health challenges associated with social isolation, particularly during pandemic restrictions. Physical health concerns feature prominently, with studies exploring vitamin D's role in fall prevention and balance, the relationship between fear of falling and frailty, and the management of osteoarthritis in older adults, including connections between this condition and depression. Health literacy's impact on chronic disease self-management has also been investigated. Additionally, research has explored novel therapeutic approaches, from photobiomodulation for cognitive and mood symptoms to immunomodulatory formulations tested in animal models of aging. This body of work reflects the multifaceted nature of aging research and its importance for developing strategies that support healthier, more independent later life.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2021

Aging and Positive Psychology

Marks RayCorresponding author
Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA.
Aging Research And Healthcare Cited by 6 doi:10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-21-3979
2021

Fear of Falls and Frailty: Cause or Consequence or Both?

Marks RayCorresponding author
Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA.
Aging Research And Healthcare Cited by 4 doi:10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-21-4041
2018

Health Literacy and Osteoarthritis Self-Management

Marks RayCorresponding author
Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Program in Health Education, Columbia University, Teachers College, and School of Health and Professional Studies, Department of Health, Physical Education & Gerontological Studies and Services, City Univers
Aging Research And Healthcare Cited by 21 doi:10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-18-2295

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 37 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Aging and Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human Health Research (ISSN 2576-9383).

Journal editorial board
Irma Brito · Portugal Suelen Boschen · United States Mohammad Nahid Siddiqui · Saudi Arabia

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