For older adults, some sedentariness may not be as bad for memory as believed, especially if physical activity benchmarks are being met. Read More
Women who give birth to their last child later in life may have an edge when it comes to longevity. Those who gave birth later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity. Read More
Fecal transplants could someday be a useful tool to help improve cognitive decline associated with aging, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have identified 160 genes linked to brain shrinkage in adults. The genes appear to be involved in brain development, vascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and some psychiatric conditions. Read More
Older people who have higher levels of neuroticism are more likely to have worse cognitive function than those with other personality traits. Researchers say personality traits may be related to how well people can maintain their cognitive function, despite developing neuropathology associated with aging and dementia. Read More
Neuroimaging study ties the degradation of circuitry in one area of the brain to reduced efficiency of executive function in older adults. Read More
Middle-ages adults are reporting more chronic pain symptoms than older generations. Those who are less educated are more likely to report symptoms of chronic pain. Read More
Older adults who took brief, weekly "awe walks" for eight weeks reported improvements in positive emotions and a decrease in daily life stress. Read More
The physical and cognitive health of people aged 75 to 80 is significantly better than those of that age range thirty years ago. Read More
People who actively communicate in two or more languages may have a lower risk of cognitive decline associated with aging. Read More
Incorporating simple lifestyle changes, like improving diet, using brain training programs, and exercise may help improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline. Read More
The risk of men and women being diagnosed with cognitive decline and dementia has increased in the U.S over the past 20 years. Read More
