12º ENCONTRO ENVELHECIMENTO – REGIÃO CENTRO (AGEING MEETING – CENTER REGION, PORTUGAL)
Quadruple helix-based regional meeting on Ageing was organised at Coimbra, December 10, 2025. Ageing@Coimbra and AgeInFuture collaborated with CCDRC to launch the regional meeting and to award best practices to support active and healthy ageing.
Encontro Sénior_Município da Mealhada e CIM Coimbra
Regional meeting of senior citizens organised by the Municipality of Mealhada and CIM Coimbra. CHAngeing offered a Healthy Lifestyle Assessment to participants.
12 2024
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11º ENCONTRO ENVELHECIMENTO – REGIÃO CENTRO (AGEING MEETING – CENTER REGION, PORTUGAL)
Quadruple helix-based regional meeting on Ageing was organised at Coimbra, December 12, 2024. Ageing@Coimbra and AgeInFuture collaborated with CCDRC to launch the regional meeting and to award best practices to support active and healthy ageing.
Ageing is not a fatality, it should be a celebration.
In this publication, Newspaper Público, we highlight the quadruple helix-based regional consortium on Ageing, Ageing@Coimbra and Excellence Hub CHAngeing.
Newspaper "Diário de Coimbra" published a news about the Regional Meeting on Ageing and the award for best practices to support active ad healthy ageing.
Newspaper "Diário as Beiras" published a news about the Regional Meeting on Ageing and the award for best practices to support active ad healthy ageing.
Interview with João Malva (CHAngeing coordinator, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra) focusing on the concept of healthy living, healthy lifestyles and longevity. Praça da Saúde e Longevidade (International Day of the Older Person).
Interview with Flávio Reis (Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra) focusing on healthy lifestyle assessment toolkit. Praça da Saúde e Longevidade (International Day of the Older Person).
The gut microbiota – the living ally between environmental and human health
We often think of ourselves as isolated individuals, but modern biology reveals a different reality: we are, in fact, walking ecosystems. Inside our digestive tract resides a vibrant community of trillions of microorganisms known as the gut microbiota.
Protecting the Brain Through the Mediterranean Diet: The Power of Fisetin
Fisetin, a flavonol present in various foods of the Mediterranean Diet, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, senolytic and neuroprotective properties - The power of strawberries.
This article will unveil the complex mechanisms by which food triggers the release of vital gut hormones and how the science of chrononutrition can help us synchronize our diet with our internal biological "clock" for optimal health.
The secret of the inner city:mitochondria and lysosomes
The Mediterranean Diet provides increased capacity for infrastructure maintenance. Rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, fiber, and monounsaturated fats (such as extra virgin olive oil), this diet has been linked to improving the performance of mitochondrial power plants and strengthening the lysosomal recycling system. It is a cornerstone of prevention against age-related decline.
The Mediterranean Diet’s Secret to a Protected Brain: Impact on the Blood-Brain Barrier
The Mediterranean Diet's Secret to a Protected Brain: Impact on the Blood-Brain Barrier. Mediterranean diet is rich in compounds that protect your blood brain barrier.
