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·March 25, 2021·4 min read

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Accelerate Brain Aging

Anabolic androgenic steroids, drugs commonly associated with muscle building and enhancing athletic performance, are known to increase the risk for certain health disorders. A new study reveals anabolic steroids may also accelerate brain aging.

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·March 24, 2021·3 min read

Midlife Loneliness Is a Risk Factor for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Those who report feeling consistently lonely and socially isolated between the ages of 45 and 64 have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. However, the risk can be reversed if people embark on activities to expand their social lives and become less lonely.

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·March 17, 2021·4 min read

At 45, Some People Are Already on the Path to the Frailties of Old Age

Researchers say those who were 45 and show more signs of aging, including cognitive problems, skin wrinkles, and a decrease in cardiovascular health, are at increased risk of dementia and other frailties associated with old age.

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·March 17, 2021·3 min read

Heart Health Problems in Your 20s May Affect Thinking Skills Decades Later

High blood pressure, obesity, higher levels of cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels experienced by people in their 20s and 30s appear to have a negative impact on cognitive skills later in life.

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·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Beyond Genes and Environment, Random Variations Play Important Role in Longevity

It's not only our genetics and environment that play a role in aging and longevity, it's also the random, tiny changes that arise on the cellular level.

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·March 9, 2021·6 min read

Life Expectancy Falling for Adults Without a Bachelor’s Degree

Since 2010, there has been an absolute rise in mortality for adults without a college degree. For those with higher education experience, mortality rates have decreased during the same time period.

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·March 9, 2021·3 min read

Opinions and Attitudes Can Last When They Are Based on Emotion

Attitudes and opinions based on emotion can last a lifetime, a new study reports.

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·March 9, 2021·5 min read

Myelin Loss Is a Major Factor in Age-Related Brain Deterioration

Cells that drive myelin repair become less efficient due to aging. Myelin loss results in cognitive decline and is central to a number of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·March 7, 2021·3 min read

Eight Ways Chemical Pollutants Harm the Body

From impairing nervous system function and changing bacterial communities in the microbiome to increasing oxidative stress and inflammation, researchers report on the ways in which exposure to chemical pollution harms the body.

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·March 1, 2021·3 min read

Treatable Sleep Disorder Common in People With Thinking and Memory Problems

Obstructive sleep apnea is common in people with cognitive impairment, researchers report. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea correlated with the degree of cognitive impairment.