FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2021·6 min readChanges in How Cholesterol Breaks Down in the Body May Accelerate Progression of DementiaDisruptions in how the body converts cholesterol into bile acids may play a key role in the development of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 27, 2021·3 min readSleep Warning for Older Men: Sleep Changes May Signal Cognitive DeclineChanges in sleep patterns in older men have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 27, 2021·4 min readDiet and Lifestyle Change Reverses Aging by Three Years in Eight WeeksSimple dietary changes and adopting lifestyle alterations, including improved sleep schedules, taking probiotics, and exercising, can reduce signs of biological aging by three years in just eight weeks, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2021·6 min readAmazon Indigenous Group’s Lifestyle May Hold a Key to Slowing Down AgingThe Tsimane, an indigenous people from the Bolivian Amazon, have less brain atrophy than American aging adults, a new study reports. Additionally, the decrease in their brain volume associated with aging is 70% less than seen in older American adults.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 25, 2021·4 min readHow to Boost Muscle Regeneration and Rebuild TissueCompounds used by researchers in stem cell research increase the regeneration of muscles in mice with age-related muscle loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·6 min readA Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’sWhile there is an association between obesity during midlife and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say the link doesn't necessarily extend into later life. A new study revealed higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's and lower BMI, especially in older men, was linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and predicted the disease progression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2021·4 min readScientists Map Gene Changes Underlying Brain and Cognitive Decline in AgingA new mathematical model delves into the biological changes that occur in both the aging brain and brains with neurodegenerative disorders. The implications lay forth a new path into developing therapies for neurodegenerative disorders that affect cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 11, 2021·5 min readMeditative Practice and Spiritual Wellbeing May Preserve Cognitive Function in AgingKirtan Kriya, a simple meditation practice that centers on psychological and spiritual wellbeing, may help to reduce some Alzheimer's related risk factors and improve cognition in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2021·3 min readFeeling Younger Buffers Older Adults From Stress, Protects Against Health DeclineOlder people who feel or act younger than their biological age tend to have better cognitive function, lower stress, and less inflammation than their peers who feel their age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2021·3 min readDoes Eating a Mediterranean Diet Protect Against Memory Loss and Dementia?Eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help protect the brain from tau protein build-up and brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2021·5 min readDo People Aged 105 and Over Live Longer Because They Have More Efficient DNA Repair?Study reveals people who live to be 105 or older have unique genetic signatures that are linked to more efficient DNA repair.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 4, 2021·5 min readPeople With Familial Longevity Show Better Cognitive AgingPeople born into families with members who live longer lives show better cognitive performance and a slower decline in cognitive processing speed as they age.Read More
