FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2020·3 min readIs Risk of Alzheimer’s Linked to Specific Sleep Patterns?Sleep disturbances may be an outcome of Alzheimer's in those with a genetic predisposition, but not a cause of dementia. Those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's tend to have shorter sleep durations and are more likely to be early risers but are less likely to suffer from insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2020·4 min readThe Role of Muscle Strength in Aging Cognitive HealthHandgrip strength correlates with cognitive function, attention, and psychomotor function in older men. No association was found between muscle mass and cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2020·5 min readAging Memories May Not Be ‘Worse,’ Just ‘Different’Aging may alter neural processes for remembering continuous real-world experiences and segmenting memories.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 8, 2020·5 min readExperiences of Loneliness May Differ by AgePeople experience loneliness differently in adult life, depending on their age. The strongest association with loneliness is feeling excluded from society.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2020·5 min readBaby Boomers Show Concerning Decline in Cognitive FunctioningBaby boomers scored lower on cognitive function tests than members of previous generations. Scored began to decline in those born between 1948-1953, and decreased further in those born between 1954-1959.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 3, 2020·5 min readExperiencing Childhood Trauma Makes Body and Brain Age FasterChildren who experience early life adversity experience faster biological aging than children with no history of exposure to abuse. Trauma was associated with biological aging in early puberty, cellular aging, and alterations in brain structure. The findings may explain why children who experienced adversity early in life often suffer poor health as they age.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 25, 2020·8 min readUnique Insights Into How We Change as We AgeA study that has been on-going for thirty-five years sheds light on several transitions throughout our lifespans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 23, 2020·6 min readAge Differences in How the Brain Perceives and RemembersScene selective cortical regions are more sensitive to age than face-selective regions when it comes to memory and perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 20, 2020·3 min readOlder Adults Who Can Really Smell the Roses May Face Lower Likelihood of DementiaOlder adults with a higher ability to process sensations, including vision, olfaction, hearing, and touch, had half the risk of being diagnosed with cognitive decline than their peers who were less capable at sensory processing tasks.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 16, 2020·4 min readBlood Iron Levels Could be Key to Slowing AgingHigh levels of iron in the blood have a negative impact on aging. Keeping the levels in check could prevent age-related health and neurodegenerative problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2020·4 min readSuper-Agers Show Resistance to Tau and Amyloid AccumulationPET neuroimaging reveals super-agers and those whose cognitive skills are above the norm for an advanced age have an increased resistance to tau and amyloid proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2020·3 min readChanges in the Immune System Can Promote Healthy AgingFindings suggest increased inflammation causes the aging process to accelerate, and there is a fine balance between maintaining immune system function and longevity.Read More
