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·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Exercise May Help Slow Memory Loss for People Living With Alzheimer’s Dementia

Embarking on a six-month aerobic exercise regime may help reduce cognitive decline for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 24, 2021·3 min read

People With Depression and Anxiety May Develop Alzheimer’s at Younger Age

People with depression and anxiety may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease earlier than those without the conditions. On average, people with depression developed Alzheimer's symptoms two years earlier, and those with anxiety three years earlier, than those who did not suffer from the mental health disorders.

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·February 23, 2021·6 min read

Light Activity, Such as Gardening or Walking, Preserves Women’s Mobility During Aging

Women in their 60s who spent a few hours a day performing light physical activities, such as gardening or strolling, had a 46% lower risk of mobility loss than those who were less active.

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·February 23, 2021·6 min read

For Breakthroughs in Slowing Aging, Scientists Must Look Beyond Biology

Researchers say including social and behavioral factors in addition to biological mechanisms is critical for improving research on aging.

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·February 23, 2021·5 min read

Fear of Memory Loss Impacts Well-Being and Quality of Life

Older adults with higher fear of memory loss and dementia report a significant decrease in their quality of life and reported more failures in memory.

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·February 19, 2021·3 min read

Stereotypes Can Harm Performance Of Older Adults On Cognitive And Physical Tasks

When older people feel personally stigmatized as being physically or cognitively deficient, they fail to live up to their actual abilities when tested, a new study reports.

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·February 18, 2021·3 min read

Gut Microbiome Implicated in Healthy Aging and Longevity

Researchers identify distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that were associated with either healthy and unhealthy aging trajectories.

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·February 17, 2021·4 min read

SuperAger Brains Resist Protein Tangles That Lead to Alzheimer’s

SuperAgers who maintain their cognitive abilities have resistance to the development of Alzheimer's related tau tangles. The resistance to tangles may help to preserve memory.

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·February 17, 2021·8 min read

Kids With Mental Health Problems Become Less Healthy Adults

Middle-aged people who experienced mental health problems during youth aged at a faster pace, showed greater declines in sensory, motor, and cognitive functions, and were rated as looking older than their peers.

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·February 16, 2021·2 min read

Appetite Linked to Healthier Gut Bacteria in Over-60s

Over 60s with poor appetite were found to have less variety of gut bacteria than those with healthier appetites. Additionally, those with good appetites had more microbes associated with diets rich in fruits and vegetables.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Differences in Walking Patterns Could Predict Type of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Gait variability in older adults could be a predictor of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found higher gait variability was associated with lower cognitive performance and an accurate predictor of Alzheimer's disease.