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·February 16, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Crack Code to Restoring Memory Creation in Older or Damaged Brains

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in restoring the ability to form lasting memories in older or damaged brains.

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·February 14, 2018·5 min read

Everyday Activities Associated with More Gray Matter in Brains of Older Adults

Taking part in everyday physical activities, such as housework or gardening, is associated with higher gray matter density in older people, researcher report.

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·February 13, 2018·4 min read

Clues to Aging Found in Stem Cells’ Genomes

Study could help explain how our cells deteriorate over time.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Brain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its Reversal

Researchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.

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·January 30, 2018·2 min read

Could a Protein Called Klotho Block Dementia and Aging?

Genetically increasing klotho helps boost cognitive function in mice models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·January 29, 2018·6 min read

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.

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·January 25, 2018·4 min read

Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People

Even for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·January 12, 2018·4 min read

What Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?

Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.

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·December 21, 2017·3 min read

Put a Fork in Cognitive Decline: Eating Leafy Greens May Slow Brain Aging by 11 Years

A new study from researchers at Rush University reveals eating one serving of leafy greens a day could help preserve memory and cognitive skills in older people.

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·December 15, 2017·4 min read

Offbeat Brain Rhythms During Sleep Make Older Adults Forget

As we age, slow brain waves during non-REM sleep fail to time contact with sleep spindles efficiently, leading to a lessened ability to form new memories correctly, a new study reports.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Your Mood Depends on the Food You Eat, and What You Should Eat Changes as You Age

Binghampton researchers report on how the foods we eat can affect our mental well being, and how our dietary needs change as we age.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Epigenetic Aging Linked to Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports people with bipolar disorder may have accelerated epigenetic aging. The findings could explain why people with bipolar are more likely to develop, and even die from, age related diseases.