Healthy Aging News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 12, 2024 — Engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health. Middle-aged people who participated in everyday movement showed improvement in cognitive processing speed equivalent to being four years younger, regardless of the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age are at a higher risk for developing dementia than those diagnosed later in life, according to a new study. The findings show that the increased risk is especially pronounced among adults with ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 — As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The Huntington's disease (HD) mutation eventually causes a fatal brain disease in adulthood, but a new study finds that early in life, children with ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have linked disease-related proteins and genes to identify specific cellular pathways responsible for Alzheimer's genesis and progression. The proteins were gathered from cerebrospinal ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases -- two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — New research highlights middle age as a pivotal period for brain health, with significant changes in how cells remove damaged mitochondria. Defects in this recycling process have been linked to ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Recent advances in bladder cancer treatments may offer hope of curative care to more patients, including those with high-risk localized, ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — After a comprehensive two-year follow-up, researchers found that MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer significantly ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The aging and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Loneliness and cognitive performance were related in the short term for older adults, according to a new ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A research team has shown that that combining pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, with standard chemotherapy can improve treatment outcomes for patients with small cell bladder cancer and small ...
Earlier Headlines
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study has found frailty increases a person's risk of dementia, but early intervention may be the key to ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can significantly reduce the ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a new ...
Nov. 5, 2024 — Thanks to a 'natural experiment' involving 30,000 people, researchers were able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their ...
Nov. 5, 2024 — By examining RNA in hundreds of thousands of individual brain cells, scientists further support that alcohol use disorder could accelerate Alzheimer's disease progression, paving the way for ...
Nov. 1, 2024 — Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds ...
Nov. 1, 2024 — A team of researchers has uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism in the formation of harmful protein aggregates that lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease. The team, led ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — A new study has found a surprising link between high levels of methylmalonic acid and the weakening of CD8+ T cells, shedding light on potential pathways through which aging may promote lung cancer ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — An important new study has demonstrated that a combination therapy can slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk for ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — New research suggests older adults wait 3-6 months after a heart attack before elective noncardiac surgery to reduce the risk of serious complications like stroke or another heart ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — Researchers published a study examining symptoms, health outcomes, and physical function over time in older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and ...
Oct. 29, 2024 — Discoveries that impact lifespan and healthspan in fruit flies are usually tested in mice before being considered potentially relevant in humans, a process that is expensive and time intensive. A ...
Oct. 29, 2024 — A research team has developed a deep skin-stimulating LED mask which has been verified in clinical trials to improve dermis elasticity by ...
Oct. 28, 2024 — Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and organelles. The resulting accumulation of waste ...
Oct. 24, 2024 — Researchers have found that semaglutide may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with type 2 diabetes ...
Oct. 24, 2024 — Scientists say mifepristone, used in cancer and reproductive care, could pave the way for anti-aging ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — What keeps some immune systems youthful and effective in warding off age-related diseases? In new research done on mice, scientists point the finger at a small subset of blood stem cells, which make ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — How long a person can stand -- on one leg -- is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new ...
Oct. 23, 2024 — In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet ...
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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
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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
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Novel Study Reveals How Aging Immune System Fuels Cancer Growth, Potentially Opening New Avenues for Prevention
- Novel Biomarker Could Lead to Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Sports Concussions in Non-Athletes Not Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Effects
- Music Can Reveal Which Areas of the Brain Are Affected by Aging
- Newly Discovered Gene May Influence Longevity
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- How Gene Regulation Changes Over a Lifetime
- Unveiling the Molecular Mechanisms Linking Aging With Neurodegenerative Diseases
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Scientists Working to Understand Why Men With Prostate Cancer Are at Higher Risk of Alzheimer's
- Your Brain Ages at Different Paces According to Social and Physical Environments
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- A Cellular Community in the Brain Drives Alzheimer's Disease
- In-Person Contact Linked With Lower Levels of Loneliness in Older Adults
- Aging Population: Public Willingness to Pay for Healthcare Hinges on Perceived Benefits and Risks
- A Healthy Lifestyle May Counteract Diabetes-Associated Brain Aging
- Epigenetics Blood Markers Can Help Explain Dementia Risk
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
- Increased Risk of Dementia After Acute Kidney Injury
- Looking for Clues About Your Biological Age? Your Grandparents' Education May Offer Some Insight.
Friday, August 23, 2024
- Multiple Sclerosis Appears to Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Drug May Slow Down Cognitive Decline in Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- Declining Senses Can Impact Mental Health and Loneliness in Aging Adults
- The Secret to Sleepy Cells' Control of Inflammatory Secretions
- Cancer Drug Could Treat Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease, Study Shows
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
- Potential Link Between DNA Markers and Aging Process
- Research Study Examines Alzheimer's Disease Drug on Tissue Samples from People With Down Syndrome
Friday, August 16, 2024
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Do People With High Blood Pressure Have a Higher Risk of Alzheimer's Disease?
- Child-Parent Therapy Has Biological Benefits for Traumatized Kids
- Alzheimer's Cognitive Decline Predicted by Patient's Age, Sex, and Irregular Heart Rhythm
- Stopping and Reversing Alzheimer's at an Early Stage
- Shingles Increases Risk of Subsequent Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- Australia Offers Lessons for Increasing American Life Expectancy
- A New Type of Degenerative Brain Disease Underlying Dementia Is Very Common Among the Oldest Old