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·November 22, 2016·5 min read

Young Blood Does Not Reverse Aging in Old Mice

A new study argues against the rejuvenating properties of young blood.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Study Reports Plant Compounds May Boost Brain Function in Older People

According to a new study, caroteniods may be able to boost brain function in older adults.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Some People With Alzheimer’s Pathology Have Superior Memory

Some elderly people harbor extensive Alzheimer's pathology in their brain and have no evidence of the cognitive decline associated with the disease, researchers report.

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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

The Aging Brain Benefits From Distraction

According to researchers, for the aging brain, distractions and reduced focus may not be as bad as we think.

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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Users Age Faster, Study Reveals

Researchers report long term cannabis use increases biological age due to the hardening of arteries in those who use the drug.

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·November 14, 2016·6 min read

Brain Training Can Help in Fight Against Dementia: Meta Analysis

According to researchers, brain training apps can help improve mood and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, but the training loses its effectiveness once dementia has been diagnosed.

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·November 7, 2016·4 min read

Key Mechanism of Cancer, Aging and Inflammation Uncovered

Researchers have discovered new details about the biology of telomeres which could shed new light on cancer, aging and neuroinflammation.

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·November 5, 2016·3 min read

You Can Teach an ‘Older Dog’ New Tricks

A new study reports adults and older adolescents can learn certain thinking skills, such as non-verbal reasoning, more effectively than younger people.