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·July 27, 2021·4 min read

Study Reveals the Relationship Between How We Feel and Our Views on Aging

Researchers share new insight on subjective age discordance, the difference between how old you feel and how old you would like to be. The study reports on days you feel closest to your ideal age, your mood is more positive.

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·July 26, 2021·4 min read

65+ and Lonely? Don’t Talk to Your Doctor About Another Prescription

Researchers say older adults who feel lonely are twice as likely to use opioids to control pain, and 2.5 times more likely to be prescribed anti-anxiety medications and sedatives than those who have a more socially active lifestyle.

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·July 26, 2021·7 min read

Aerobic Exercise Boosts Healthy Brain Aging

Aerobic exercise was associated with positive white matter changes in the brain for older adults.

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·July 23, 2021·4 min read

Americans With Higher Net Worth at Midlife Tend to Live Longer

People who are financially more comfortable during mid-life tend to live longer, researchers say.

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·July 23, 2021·5 min read

Potential Role of ‘Junk DNA’ Sequence in Aging and Cancer Identified

VNTR2-1, a recently identified region of DNA, appears to drive the activity of the telomerase gene. The telomerase gene has previously been found to prevent aging in specific cells.

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·July 22, 2021·5 min read

Age-Related Memory Loss Reversed In Mice

Reconstituting the amount of chondroitin 6-sulphate to perineuronal nets completely restored memory and brain plasticity in aging mice to a similar level as seen in younger animals, a new study reports. The findings could lead to new therapies to restore age-related memory loss in older humans.

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·July 20, 2021·3 min read

Brain ‘Noise’ Keeps Nerve Connections Young

Study reveals how miniature release events help to keep neurons intact and preserve motor neuron function in aging insects.

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·July 19, 2021·3 min read

Chemists Found an Effective Remedy for “Aged” Brain Diseases

Newly synthesized compounds can halt the degradation of neurons in a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, researchers say.

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·July 13, 2021·5 min read

A Variety of Factors Beyond Age Influence Reaction Time

A new study reveals a number of different factors, including smoking, age, education levels, sex, handedness, and family medical history, which can have an impact on reaction time.

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·July 12, 2021·4 min read

Preferred Life Expectancy and Its Association With Hypothetical Adverse Life Scenarios

The desire of older adults to live to an advanced aged was significantly reduced by hypothetical adverse life events, such as the prospects of developing dementia or chronic pain conditions.

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·July 8, 2021·4 min read

Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

A new study strengthens previous research linking dental health to dementia and cognitive decline. Researchers found tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, and with each tooth lost, the risk for cognitive impairment increases.

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·July 7, 2021·2 min read

Could a Longer Reproductive Period Put Women at Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Longer reproductive periods in women with an increased duration of endogenous estrogen were linked to higher levels of Alzheimer's biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid.