Healthy Aging News
December 23, 2024
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Dec. 23, 2024 — Researchers have unveiled a critical mechanism that links cellular stress in the brain to the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study highlights microglia, the brain's primary immune cells, as central players in both the protective and ...
Dec. 20, 2024 — Using an AI tool, researchers have analyzed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains' biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, such as inflammation and high glucose levels, are associated with an ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults when compared to previous ...
Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people. It is believed most humans are exposed to this virus -- called cytomegalovirus ...
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Dec. 19, 2024 — Phase I clinical trial of a drug was successfully completed, with promise to treat Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The compound, ...
Dec. 18, 2024 — People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — A new study raises the possibility that jobs that require frequent spatial processing -- such as figuring out a taxi route or the best way to ...
Dec. 12, 2024 — A new study has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with ...
Dec. 11, 2024 — Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a new study. The association was found in Black participants ...
Dec. 11, 2024 — People around the globe are living longer -- but not necessarily healthier -- lives, according to new research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional ...
Dec. 4, 2024 — By comparing cancer incidence rates with genomic surveillance data, researchers suggest that higher rates of certain cancers in the UK and other countries may be linked to two bacterial strains. ...
Dec. 6, 2024 — Researchers have unraveled how immune cells called microglia can transform and drive harmful processes like neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. ...
Dec. 6, 2024 — A groundbreaking study has created the world's largest and most geographically comprehensive international norms for handgrip strength, enabling global peer-comparison, health screening and ...
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Dec. 5, 2024 — New research has found that women who have had both ovaries surgically removed before the age of 50 and carry a variant of the apolipoprotein gene, the APOE4 allele, are at high risk of late-life ...
Dec. 4, 2024 — A laboratory study provides evidence about how advanced age can be protective against cancer -- with implications for treating patients in different age ...
Dec. 4, 2024 — New research identifies an association between glyphosate exposure in mice and symptoms of neuroinflammation, as well as accelerated Alzheimer's disease-like pathology. This study tracks both ...
Dec. 4, 2024 — Researchers have developed a novel computational pipeline designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). This innovative tool ...
Dec. 3, 2024 — Researchers have identified a subset of brain cells in mice that act as the master regulators of ...
Dec. 3, 2024 — Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study has now shown that these patients do not show the same brain activity as healthy individuals when they witness the ...
Dec. 3, 2024 — A research team has discovered that accumulated DNA damage in the retina is a key contributor to age-related macular degeneration and that targeting specific retinal cell types may lead to treatments ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — Ketone bodies are not just about energy. These metabolites are powerful signaling molecules that have profound effects on the proteome and protein quality control in the brain. Scientists, working in ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — As muscles age, their cells lose the ability to regenerate and heal after injury. Now, researchers have created the most comprehensive portrait to date of how that change, in mice, unfolds over ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A decade ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's disease. Known as 'Alzheimer's in a dish,' the model uses cultures of mature brain cells suspended in a ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease -- aortic stenosis ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — Research found that wildfire smoke is especially hazardous to people's memory health. An analysis of the health care records of 1.2 million Southern California residents found that higher ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — A research group has investigated how Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed more reliably in the ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — A loss of brain volume associated with new immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue, finds a new ...
Nov. 21, 2024 — A new study analyzed data from participants who have been followed for over 50 years, starting before their births. Researchers found that maternal immune activity during a critical period of ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a new study. The study compared the differences in years of ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — People with Alzheimer's exhibit a loss of motor control along with cognitive decline, and one of the earliest signs of this decay can be spotted in involuntary eye movements known as saccades. ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new ...
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Cancer Risk Declines in Old Age, Research Helps Explain Why
- Lasting Effects of Common Herbicide on Brain Health
- Novel All-in-One Computational Pipeline Identifies Protein Biomarkers Associated With Alzheimer's Disease and Predicts 3D Structural Alterations
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Scientists Identify Brain Cell Type as Master Controller of Urination
- How Dementia Affects the Brain's Ability to Empathize
- DNA Damage Is Key Factor in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Hidden Fat Predicts Alzheimer's 20 Years Ahead of Symptoms
- Ketone Bodies: More Than Energy, They Are Powerful Signaling Metabolites That Clean Up Damaged Proteins
- Mouse Study Captures Aging Process at the Cellular Level
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- 'Alzheimer's in Dish' Model Shows Promise for Accelerating Drug Discovery
- World's Most Common Heart Valve Disease Linked to Insulin Resistance in Large National Study
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Research Links Wildfire Smoke Exposure With Increased Dementia Risk
- Alzheimer's: New Strategy for Amyloid Diagnostics
- Brain Shrinkage Associated With Alzheimer's Therapies Shows Effectiveness Rather Than Harm
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- How Educational Attainment May Impact Memory and Dementia Risk Later in Life
- New Study Shows Promising Results for COPD Treatment
- Listening for Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Cardiovascular Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk
- Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Dementia Risk
- Study Identifies Potential New Drug for Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Developing an Antibody to Combat Age-Related Muscle Atrophy
- Can Everyday Physical Activity Improve Cognitive Health in Middle Age?
Friday, November 15, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- New Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Identified from Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Recycling in Middle Age May Be Critical for Brain Health
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Treatment Advances, Predictive Biomarkers Stand to Improve Bladder Cancer Care
- Huntington's Disease Gene Also Enhances Early Brain Development and Intelligence, Study Finds
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Reduces Long-Term Side Effects for Patients With Prostate Cancer
- Cell Aging in One Organ Can Snowball Into Multi-Organ Failure
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Cognitive Decline and Loneliness Linked in Older Adults Over Short Time Periods
- Combination Approach Shows Promise for Treating Rare, Aggressive Cancers
- Age-Related Health Decline a Predictor of Future Dementia Risk
Monday, November 11, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- An Extra Year of Education Does Not Protect Against Brain Aging, Study Finds
- Alzheimer's and Alcohol Use Disorder Share Similar Gene Expression Patterns, Study Finds
Friday, November 1, 2024
- Education, Occupation, and Wealth Affect the Risk of Cognitive Impairment
- Scientists Discover Key to Preventing Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's and Related Disorders
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- New Study Shows Combination Therapy Slows Cognitive Decline in at-Risk Populations
- Researchers Identify 'sweet Spot' For Safe Surgery After Heart Attack
- Taking Five or More Medications Daily Can Negatively Impact Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Crunching Fruit Fly and Human Data Via Machine Learning and Systems Biology Results in the Identification of Key Metabolites That Impact Lifespan in Both Species
- Face-Conforming LED Mask Showing 340% Improved Efficacy in Deep Skin Elasticity
Monday, October 28, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drug May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
- Common Drug Shows Promise in Extending Lifespan
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Mouse Study Sheds Light on Secret to Maintaining a Youthful Immune System
- What Standing on One Leg Can Tell You: Biological Age
- Live Well, Think Well: Research Shows Healthy Habits Tied to Brain Health
- Could Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?
- Research Shows Urine Tests May Detect Early Diseases
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Bilingualism May Maintain Protection Against Alzheimer's
- Study Highlights Complexity of Menopausal Hormone Therapy's Impact on Brain Health
Monday, October 21, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Researchers Identify Key Enzyme in Aging Cells to Promote Healthy Aging
- Protein Shakeup: Researchers Uncover New Function of a Protein That May Unlock Age-Related Illnesses
- 'Paving the Way' For Improved Treatment of Premature Aging Disease
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- A New Era of Treating Neurological Diseases at the Blood-Brain-Immune Interface
- Researchers Show How Gut Hormones Control Aging in Flies and How It Relates to Human Biology
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Do People With MS Have an Increased Risk of Cancer?
- Study Probes How Eating Less Can Extend Lifespan
- Study Uncovers Mutations and DNA Structures Driving Bladder Cancer
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Common Breast Cancer Treatments May Speed Aging Process
- Brain Network Study Reveals Clues About Dementia's Behavior Changes
- Despite Medical Advances, Life Expectancy Gains Are Slowing
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Smartphone-Assisted 'scavenger Hunt' Identifies People at Risk for Dementia
- Promising 'first' In Alzheimer's Drug Development
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Clinical Trial Shows Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia Diagnostic Markers Change With Time of Day
Monday, September 30, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Researchers Establish Stem Cell Repository Focused on Centenarians
- Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts
Friday, September 20, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Mental Health Concerns Are a Huge Part of Primary Care Practice
- The Mystery of Human Wrinkles: What Do the Cells Say?
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Can the MIND Diet Lower the Risk of Memory Problems Later in Life?
- Some Diabetes Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Dementia, Parkinson's Disease
- Higher Levels of Leptin Indicate Brain Protection Against Late-Life Dementia
- New Alzheimer's Studies Reveal Disease Biology, Risk for Progression, and the Potential for a Novel Blood Test
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Genetic Risk-Factor Overlap Between Alzheimer's Disease, and All-Cause and Vascular Dementias
- New Treatment Extends Ovarian Function in Older Mice
Monday, September 16, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Light Pollution a New Alzheimer's Risk Factor
- Boosting Brain Protein Levels May Slow Decline from Alzheimer's
Monday, September 9, 2024
- How Aging Affects Stem Cells: A Fly's Tale
- Breaking the Trend: Skin Cancer Incidence in Young Adults Declines
Friday, September 6, 2024
- Falling for Financial Scams? It May Signal Early Alzheimer's Disease
- Low-Impact Yoga and Exercise Found to Help Older Women Manage Urinary Incontinence