Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging
A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...
Aging
Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Brain Calcifications
Researchers report people who are diabetic or who smoke are more likely to have calcification in the hippocampus. The study hypothesized hippocampal calcification may contribute to cognitive deterioration and brain atrophy.... Read More...
Hot Flashes Can Last Longer Than You Think
A new study reveals women can experience vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause long after other symptoms of menopause have ceased and well into old age.... Read More...
Walking Faster Could Make You Live Longer
Researchers report walking at a brisk speed can help to increase your lifespan. The study reveals walking at a normal speed is associated with a 20% reduction for all cause mortality, and brisk walking reduced risks by 24%.... Read More...
Super-Ager Study Offers Genetic Clues to Performance
Resilient memory performance during aging may be inherited, researchers say. ... Read More...
Impaired Energy Production May Explain Why Brain is Susceptable to Age Related Disease
Cells from older people have impaired mitochondria, reducing energy production. The findings could open the door to discovering a clear link between mitochondrial dysfunction and age related neurodegeneration, researchers report.... Read More...
People with Dementia More Likely to Go Missing
A new study reveals people with dementia are more likely to wander off and go missing. Researchers address strategies to help minimize this risky behavior.... Read More...
Vascular Risk Interacts with Amyloid Levels to Increase Age Related Cognitive Decline
Vascular risk factors appear to have a negative synergistic effect with amyloid beta levels in the brain, researchers report. The study suggests a combination of increased vascular risk and higher amyloid levels in the brain can predict more rapid cognitive decline during aging.... Read More...
Better Diet May Prevent Brain Shrinkage in Older Adults
Older adults who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and nuts have greater brain volume, a new study reveals. Researchers say diet can influence brain shrinkage and the development of neurodegenerative diseases as we age.... Read More...
Intimacy in Later Life Does Not Slow Memory Loss
A new study reveals there is no link between sexual activity in older adults and slowing the progression of age related cognitive decline.... Read More...
Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and the Adult Brain
According to researchers, the adult brain may be sensitive to social and economic factors. Researchers report in middle age, better socioeconomic status is associated with more efficient brain network organization and thicker gray matter.... Read More...
Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline
Researchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline. ... Read More...