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·May 2, 2025·3 min read

Your Biological Age Could Predict Dementia Risk

A large study found that people whose biological age exceeds their chronological age are about 30% more likely to develop dementia. Biological age, measured through biomarkers like lung function and cholesterol, reflects how the body's systems are aging.

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·December 6, 2022·5 min read

Chronological Age, Biological Age and Gender Affect the Shrinkage of Different Brain Areas

Functional brain networks and brain shrinkage are affected in different ways by age, gender, and blood immune factors.

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·September 22, 2022·6 min read

Electronic Comparison of MRI Brain Images Accurately Determines Biological Age

Using artificial neural networks to analyze neuroimaging data, researchers are able to accurately determine biological age.

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·April 20, 2022·4 min read

Epigenetic Age Predicts Cognitive Function

Your epigenetic "age" can predict your risk of developing cognitive impairments and dementia later in life, a new study reports. Epigenetic age takes into account specific personal epigenetic changes that occur in relation to your biological age.

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·January 4, 2019·13 min read

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.