Healthy Aging News
January 24, 2025
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Jan. 23, 2025 — Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — New guidelines will help doctors identify patients with a common memory-loss syndrome that is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease in older adults. The diagnostic criteria for limbic-predominant ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication are associated with reduced risk of dementia, according to new research that looked at health data from over 130 million ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Two major theories of aging both involve DNA, but in very different ways. Researchers have revealed that these theories may not be so different after ...
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Jan. 17, 2025 — A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals. A brain image from a healthy individual ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Patients with a common aggressive type of bladder cancer could get correct treatment significantly quicker as new research suggests that initial MRI ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — Researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer's ...
Jan. 10, 2025 — Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study. Although DLB is the second most common ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few ...
Jan. 8, 2025 — Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with ...
Earlier Headlines
Jan. 8, 2025 — Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United ...
Jan. 7, 2025 — A study has found cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, which are known to contribute to brain blood vessel damage in younger populations, not to be associated with an ...
Jan. 5, 2025 — A team has devised a more accurate way of measuring an indicator of kidney function known as glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by taking aging into ...
Jan. 2, 2025 — Viral infections may play a role in Alzheimer's ...
Jan. 1, 2025 — Scientists have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of aging mice and located a hot spot where much of that damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with ...
Dec. 24, 2024 — Researchers have conducted a comprehensive study to evaluate artificial intelligence based aging clocks, which predict health and lifespan using data from ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, named VU319, is the first end-to-end drug ...
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 navigate to a hospital -- could lead to lower rates of ...
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. 6, 2024 — Researchers have unraveled how immune cells called microglia can transform and drive harmful processes like neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease. The study also integrates drug databases ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Study Finds Slowing of Age-Related Declines in Older Adults
- The Surprising Role of Gut Infection in Alzheimer's Disease
- First Successful Clinical Trial of VU319 Brings Alzheimer's Treatment One Step Closer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Fluctuating Blood Pressure Tied to Problems With Thinking Skills
- The Global Divide Between Longer Life and Good Health
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Network-Based Analyses Uncover How Neuroinflammation-Causing Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease Form
- Getting a Grip on Health Norms: Handgrip Strength
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Possible Colon Cancer Vaccine Target Uncovered in Bacteria
- 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
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- 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