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a day ago
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- Yahoo
U.S.-born Asian Americans no longer the healthiest group among older adults
For the first time in two decades, older Asian Americans are no longer the healthiest U.S.-born aging racial group with the lowest rates of disability, according to a study published last month in the Journals of Gerontology. The report focused on adults aged 50 and older, and used disability prevalence as an indicator for overall health. The paper shows that while disability rates have decreased among aging adults in every racial group, it's remained unchanged among U.S.-born Asian Americans. The findings suggest that one contributor to the stagnating disability rate is income inequality, which has impacted Asian Americans more than any other group in recent years. Previous research had shown that both foreign-born and U.S.-born Asian older adults had lower mortality and disability rates than their counterparts in other racial groups. According to the new report, non-Hispanic white Americans have overtaken Asians Americans as the healthiest U.S.-born population, with the lowest disability prevalence. 'This study shows that the 'model minority' stereotype is wrong about the overall experience of U.S.-born older Asians in terms of health,' said lead author Leafia Ye, an assistant sociology professor at the University of Toronto. The report is the first to focus solely on the health of U.S.-born Asians, a group that experts say has been understudied due to its limited population size. The study drew on data from the American Community Survey, which has a sample size of more than 18 million U.S.-born adults aged 50 and older. The sample size for U.S.-born Asians is roughly 116,000, Ye said. The study authors defined disability as any chronic physical or mental health condition that limits an older adult's self-care or independent living capacity, which includes carrying out tasks like eating, bathing and grocery-shopping without assistance. Two decades ago, just 5.5% of U.S.-born Asian elders had trouble living independently — compared with 7% of white and 14% of Black elders. From 2005 to 2022, the report found, disability rates fell by at least 2% among U.S.-born non-Hispanic white, Black, Hispanic and Indigenous populations, as well as all foreign-born groups. (Black older adults experienced the largest drop from 14% to 10%.) Among native-born older Asian Americans, however, the rate has stayed at 5.5%. Ye said the trends preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, so it's unlikely that rising anti-Asian racism was a key risk factor. 'What's striking about this study is that U.S.-born Asians are the only group that hasn't experienced improved outcomes,' said Mansha Mirza, principal investigator at the Aging Services Inclusive of Asian American Networks, a national technical assistance and resource development center focused on Asian Americans older adults. Mirza was not involved with the new study. The trend could be attributed to the fact that U.S.-born Asians 'are more assimilated into the American way of life,' Mirza said, while foreign-born Asians were more likely to 'retain practices from their home countries related to nutrition and diet.' Disability prevalence varies across the racial group. Cognitive disability is more prevalent in Vietnamese, Filipino and Japanese older adults, according to a 2024 paper in Innovation in Aging. For self-care disability, on the other hand, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino and Indian older adults have a higher prevalence. In the past, older Asian Americans have had better health outcomes than other groups because the large majority were foreign-born, Ye said. People with poorer health and lower socioeconomic status were less likely to resettle in another country, she said, so Asian immigrants became a 'very positively selected' group that's 'healthier and more successful economically compared with both the source and the destination populations.' By contrast, Ye said, U.S.-born Asians were immediately exposed to the country's cultural and political realities. Socioeconomic status has a particularly strong influence on health outcomes, as college-educated older Asian Americans saw a slight decline in disability, while those without a degree saw an increase. While the data didn't contain mental health measures, like loneliness and anxiety, Ye said it's possible that these conditions could have also contributed to stagnating health outcomes. 'In a way,' Ye said, 'U.S.-born Asians are both less selected and more exposed throughout their lifetime.' Mirza said a point of further study could be desegregated research on the impact of migration history on health outcomes. First-generation Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees, for example, survived war, famine and genocide. Research has shown that exposure to these adverse conditions could contribute to 'altered diets and physiological capacity' in their U.S.-born children, who are now advancing in age, Mirza said. Mirza also emphasized a need to study the impact of social isolation on Asian seniors, which she said is gradually emerging as a social determinant of health as much as smoking and alcohol use. 'We need to see what social isolation looks like for foreign-born Asians Americans and U.S.-born Asians Americans,' she said, 'and the extent to which social ties are preserved within these groups.' This article was originally published on
NBC News
a day ago
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- NBC News
U.S.-born Asian Americans no longer the healthiest group among older adults
For the first time in two decades, older Asian Americans are no longer the healthiest U.S.-born aging racial group with the lowest rates of disability, according to a study published last month in the Journals of Gerontology. The report focused on adults aged 50 and older, and used disability prevalence as an indicator for overall health. The paper shows that while disability rates have decreased among aging adults in every racial group, it's remained unchanged among U.S.-born Asian Americans. The findings suggest that one contributor to the stagnating disability rate is income inequality, which has impacted Asian Americans more than any other group in recent years. Previous research had shown that both foreign-born and U.S.-born Asian older adults had lower mortality and disability rates than their counterparts in other racial groups. According to the new report, non-Hispanic white Americans have overtaken Asians Americans as the healthiest U.S.-born population, with the lowest disability prevalence. 'This study shows that the 'model minority' stereotype is wrong about the overall experience of U.S.-born older Asians in terms of health,' said lead author Leafia Ye, an assistant sociology professor at the University of Toronto. The report is the first to focus solely on the health of U.S.-born Asians, a group that experts say has been understudied due to its limited population size. The study drew on data from the American Community Survey, which has a sample size of more than 18 million U.S.-born adults aged 50 and older. The sample size for U.S.-born Asians is roughly 116,000, Ye said. The study authors defined disability as any chronic physical or mental health condition that limits an older adult's self-care or independent living capacity, which includes carrying out tasks like eating, bathing and grocery-shopping without assistance. Two decades ago, just 5.5% of U.S.-born Asian elders had trouble living independently — compared with 7% of white and 14% of Black elders. From 2005 to 2022, the report found, disability rates fell by at least 2% among U.S.-born non-Hispanic white, Black, Hispanic and Indigenous populations, as well as all foreign-born groups. (Black older adults experienced the largest drop from 14% to 10%.) Among native-born older Asian Americans, however, the rate has stayed at 5.5%. Ye said the trends preceded the Covid-19 pandemic, so it's unlikely that rising anti-Asian racism was a key risk factor. 'What's striking about this study is that U.S.-born Asians are the only group that hasn't experienced improved outcomes,' said Mansha Mirza, principal investigator at the Aging Services Inclusive of Asian American Networks, a national technical assistance and resource development center focused on Asian Americans older adults. Mirza was not involved with the new study. The trend could be attributed to the fact that U.S.-born Asians 'are more assimilated into the American way of life,' Mirza said, while foreign-born Asians were more likely to 'retain practices from their home countries related to nutrition and diet.' Disability prevalence varies across the racial group. Cognitive disability is more prevalent in Vietnamese, Filipino and Japanese older adults, according to a 2024 paper in Innovation in Aging. For self-care disability, on the other hand, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino and Indian older adults have a higher prevalence. In the past, older Asian Americans have had better health outcomes than other groups because the large majority were foreign-born, Ye said. People with poorer health and lower socioeconomic status were less likely to resettle in another country, she said, so Asian immigrants became a 'very positively selected' group that's 'healthier and more successful economically compared with both the source and the destination populations.' By contrast, Ye said, U.S.-born Asians were immediately exposed to the country's cultural and political realities. Socioeconomic status has a particularly strong influence on health outcomes, as college-educated older Asian Americans saw a slight decline in disability, while those without a degree saw an increase. While the data didn't contain mental health measures, like loneliness and anxiety, Ye said it's possible that these conditions could have also contributed to stagnating health outcomes. 'In a way,' Ye said, 'U.S.-born Asians are both less selected and more exposed throughout their lifetime.' Mirza said a point of further study could be desegregated research on the impact of migration history on health outcomes. First-generation Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees, for example, survived war, famine and genocide. Research has shown that exposure to these adverse conditions could contribute to 'altered diets and physiological capacity' in their U.S.-born children, who are now advancing in age, Mirza said. Mirza also emphasized a need to study the impact of social isolation on Asian seniors, which she said is gradually emerging as a social determinant of health as much as smoking and alcohol use. 'We need to see what social isolation looks like for foreign-born Asians Americans and U.S.-born Asians Americans,' she said, 'and the extent to which social ties are preserved within these groups.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Revolutionize Your Health Routine With New NAD+ Patches
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's 2025, and NAD+ is to wellness as pilates is to working out. NAD+ is a naturally occurring coenzyme in your body that's in charge of energy metabolism, DNA repair, and even stem cell rejuvenation. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it, often hooking themselves up to NAD+ IVs. It's available in pill form and various elixirs as a supplement, but now, thanks to Barrière and their innovative vitamin patches, you'll be able to get it into your system via a cute little sticker.$17.98 at Since NAD+ has so many alleged benefits, including boosting metabolism and improving cognitive function, it sounds like something we should ideally all be able to get at any time. But to reap the benefits of NAD+, the most potent option is an IV drip, and it comes with red tape; it can cost anywhere between $300 to $2,000 for a typical 500 mg dose, and it is a slow process that takes anywhere from two to four hours. Speeding up an NAD+ IV can be painful (Joe Rogan described a quicker NAD+ infusion as 'excruciating' on his podcast), and regardless of how long it takes, any NAD+ drip can cause side effects like vomiting, nausea, dizziness, flushing, or redness. 'I am not a fan of IVs because I think they give you too much at once, and your body doesn't really know what to do with that high of a dose,' says Amanda Kahn, MD, a longevity doctor who recommends shots instead of IVs. Shots can still be difficult to get, and they're as expensive as infusions, so many people are still on the hunt for other routes. Oral supplements have shown some promise, but there's limited data, according to a 2023 study in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. The study found that, overall, oral supplements that use NAD+ precursors have shown to be safe, well-tolerated, and may boost overall NAD+ levels in the body. But if you don't want to take another pill, a patch may be the best option. 'Barrière's NAD+ patch uses a transdermal delivery system to gently release NAD+ through the skin over time, allowing for consistent absorption directly into the bloodstream,' says Sogol Ash, MD and medical advisor to Barrière. 'It bypasses the digestive system and liver, which makes it ideal for people who want a non-invasive, on-the-go option to boost NAD+ levels without needing an IV or capsule.' Barrière co-founder Cleo Davis-Urman says she wanted to make the patch as a more accessible option, using NR, a precursor to NAD+ that converts to the peptide once it's in your system. 'The goal of the patch is to replenish declining NAD levels so that your body starts to produce more on its own,' she says. 'It supports cellular energy production, metabolic health, healthy aging, muscle recovery, cognitive function, and more. I call it a fountain of youth.' The patch also closely mimics the delivery system of an IV treatment, though it delivers far less at once. You'll apply two small patches, which have a total of 18 mg of NR, every other day. 'This follows the recommended treatment using IV therapies,' Davis-Urman says. 'It gives your body a day of rest in between, which is scientifically studied to be more beneficial.' And thanks to its unique delivery method, Davis-Urman says the patch also doesn't come with the same unpleasant side effects as IVs or oral supplements. 'IVs can shock your system, while oral supplements can cause nausea as your body acclimates to the peptide. The slow transdermal delivery is letting your body, over eight to 12 hours, get a small and consistent dose,' Davis-Urman says. As for how much NAD+ is actually getting in your system? The jury's still out, since there's no real way to measure it; you can't tell in a blood test like you would for something like vitamin D, though Ash says that tests are currently being developed. 'In the meantime, I test downstream effects through functional labs, including improvements in mitochondrial markers, inflammation, and shifts in biological age,' she says. 'But the most meaningful feedback often comes from how someone actually feels. Many people notice real improvements in energy, sleep quality, mental clarity, and recovery within just a few weeks of consistent patch use.' Keep in mind that if you want the most benefit out of NAD+, an IV is still the best option, according to Alexander GolBerg, MD, DO, who calls it the 'Rolls-Royce' of ways to get NAD+ into your system. 'In the patch, they don't know how much is absorbed,' he cautions. Still, doctors agree that patches like Barrière's are low risk, so we're willing to stick some on to find out the benefits for ourselves. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Elle
21-05-2025
- Health
- Elle
Revolutionize Your Health Routine With New NAD+ Patches
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. It's 2025, and NAD+ is to wellness as pilates is to working out. NAD+ is a naturally occurring coenzyme in your body that's in charge of energy metabolism, DNA repair, and even stem cell rejuvenation. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it, often hooking themselves up to NAD+ IVs. It's available in pill form and various elixirs as a supplement, but now, thanks to Barrière and their innovative vitamin patches, you'll be able to get it into your system via a cute little sticker. Since NAD+ has so many alleged benefits, including boosting metabolism and improving cognitive function, it sounds like something we should ideally all be able to get at any time. But to reap the benefits of NAD+, the most potent option is an IV drip, and it comes with red tape; it can cost anywhere between $300 to $2,000 for a typical 500 mg dose, and it is a slow process that takes anywhere from two to four hours. Speeding up an NAD+ IV can be painful (Joe Rogan described a quicker NAD+ infusion as 'excruciating' on his podcast), and regardless of how long it takes, any NAD+ drip can cause side effects like vomiting, nausea, dizziness, flushing, or redness. 'I am not a fan of IVs because I think they give you too much at once, and your body doesn't really know what to do with that high of a dose,' says Amanda Kahn, MD, a longevity doctor who recommends shots instead of IVs. Shots can still be difficult to get, and they're as expensive as infusions, so many people are still on the hunt for other routes. Oral supplements have shown some promise, but there's limited data, according to a 2023 study in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. The study found that, overall, oral supplements that use NAD+ precursors have shown to be safe, well-tolerated, and may boost overall NAD+ levels in the body. But if you don't want to take another pill, a patch may be the best option. 'Barrière's NAD+ patch uses a transdermal delivery system to gently release NAD+ through the skin over time, allowing for consistent absorption directly into the bloodstream,' says Sogol Ash, MD and medical advisor to Barrière. 'It bypasses the digestive system and liver, which makes it ideal for people who want a non-invasive, on-the-go option to boost NAD+ levels without needing an IV or capsule.' Barrière co-founder Cleo Davis-Urman says she wanted to make the patch as a more accessible option, using NR, a precursor to NAD+ that converts to the peptide once it's in your system. 'The goal of the patch is to replenish declining NAD levels so that your body starts to produce more on its own,' she says. 'It supports cellular energy production, metabolic health, healthy aging, muscle recovery, cognitive function, and more. I call it a fountain of youth.' The patch also closely mimics the delivery system of an IV treatment, though it delivers far less at once. You'll apply two small patches, which have a total of 18 mg of NR, every other day. 'This follows the recommended treatment using IV therapies,' Davis-Urman says. 'It gives your body a day of rest in between, which is scientifically studied to be more beneficial.' And thanks to its unique delivery method, Davis-Urman says the patch also doesn't come with the same unpleasant side effects as IVs or oral supplements. 'IVs can shock your system, while oral supplements can cause nausea as your body acclimates to the peptide. The slow transdermal delivery is letting your body, over eight to 12 hours, get a small and consistent dose,' Davis-Urman says. As for how much NAD+ is actually getting in your system? The jury's still out, since there's no real way to measure it; you can't tell in a blood test like you would for something like vitamin D, though Ash says that tests are currently being developed. 'In the meantime, I test downstream effects through functional labs, including improvements in mitochondrial markers, inflammation, and shifts in biological age,' she says. 'But the most meaningful feedback often comes from how someone actually feels. Many people notice real improvements in energy, sleep quality, mental clarity, and recovery within just a few weeks of consistent patch use.' Keep in mind that if you want the most benefit out of NAD+, an IV is still the best option, according to Alexander GolBerg, MD, DO, who calls it the 'Rolls-Royce' of ways to get NAD+ into your system. 'In the patch, they don't know how much is absorbed,' he cautions. Still, doctors agree that patches like Barrière's are low risk, so we're willing to stick some on to find out the benefits for ourselves.
