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·May 24, 2023·6 min read

Multivitamins Linked to Better Memory and Slower Cognitive Aging

A new study suggests daily multivitamin supplementation could improve memory among older adults. The study tested the impact of multivitamins on cognitive function. Compared to a placebo group, participants taking daily multivitamins showed significantly better memory performance over a three-year period.

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·May 23, 2023·4 min read

Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

Researchers revealed a correlation between reduced oxygen intake, or 'oxygen restriction,' and extended lifespan in lab mice. The study found that mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer than those in normal oxygen levels.

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·May 11, 2023·4 min read

Feeling Hungry? It Might Just Slow Aging

The sensation of hunger itself may slow aging. Researchers discovered that flies induced to feel hungry, either through diet or brain stimulation, lived longer.

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·May 10, 2023·7 min read

Age Amplifies Distraction: How Physical Tasks Impact Focus in Older Adults

Older adults are more likely to be distracted by irrelevant items while performing physical tasks, compared to younger adults.

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·May 10, 2023·5 min read

Decoding Brain Atrophy: Unveiling Sex Differences in Aging Gray Matter

A recent study has examined the rate of gray matter volume decrease in different cortical areas, revealing an average shrinkage of 5.25% per decade, with the rostral anterior cingulate cortex experiencing the most significant reduction. The study also found that the rate of volume decrease is generally higher in men than in women, especially in the cingulate lobe.

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·May 8, 2023·3 min read

Depression Symptoms in Older People on the Decline

A recent study reveals that today's 75- and 80-year-olds experience fewer depressive symptoms and greater life satisfaction than their counterparts from the 1990s. The improvement in mental well-being is attributed to better-perceived health and higher education among the aging population.

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·May 5, 2023·4 min read

Unique Omega-3 Fatty Acid Lipid Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Brain Development and Aging

Researchers identified a special transporter protein, Mfsd2a, that plays a critical role in regulating the brain cells responsible for protecting nerves with myelin sheaths. Loss of myelin sheaths can occur during the normal aging process and in neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Findings indicate LPC omega-3 lipids can direct oligodendrocyte development, a process that is critical for brain myelination.

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·May 2, 2023·4 min read

The Lasting Impact of High School Quality on Cognition 60 Years Later

A new study has established a connection between late-life cognition and the quality of education a person was able to access in high school. Sampling over 2000 people who attended high school in the 1960s, researchers found those who had a better educational high school experience faired better in tests of cognitive function later in life than those who had attended a poorer quality high school. The findings could help improve current educational standards and suggest focusing on the quality of high school education can have a significant, beneficial impact on cognition throughout life, especially for minorities who are more likely to attend schools with a lower educational quality.

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·April 29, 2023·5 min read

Social Connections Combat Dementia and Prolong Lifespan

Spending time with family and friends not only gives us a positive psychological boost, it can also reduce dementia risks and improve longevity, a new study reports. Researchers found those with strong social connections have a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and death. The study reports improving social connections and frequently taking time to spend with others has positive implications for health and cognition.

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·April 29, 2023·7 min read

Accelerated Aging: Study Turns Young Mice Old in a Matter of Weeks

Researchers inhibited somatostatin interneurons in a subregion of the hippocampus, inducing aging-related cellular and behavioral changes. This study establishes a causal link between reduced interneuron function and cognitive decline, offering a new model for studying age-related cognitive disorders.

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·April 29, 2023·3 min read

Stimulation of the Cerebellum Improves Episodic Memory in Older People

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the right cerebellum improved episodic memory in elderly people, a new study reports. The findings open the door to developing new, non-invasive therapies to treat age-related memory and cognitive problems.

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·April 26, 2023·4 min read

Music to Your Ears and Brain: Long-Term Musical Training Can Keep Your Brain Young

A new study shows that musical training can improve audiovisual speech perception in aging adults by preserving and compensating for youthful neural patterns. The research reveals two mechanisms that older musicians use to counteract age-related decline: functional preservation and functional compensation, providing hope for targeted interventions to promote healthy aging.