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·October 10, 2023·6 min read

AI Uncovers Secrets of Brain Aging

Utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers developed "HistoAge," an algorithm predicting age at death and unraveling the enigmas of brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. By analyzing nearly 700 digitized hippocampal sections from elderly brain donors, the tool forecasts age with striking accuracy and identifies regions susceptible to age-related changes.

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·August 23, 2023·6 min read

CPAP Therapy Slows Aging Tied to Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common condition marked by breathing interruptions during sleep, accelerates aging by hastening telomere shortening. However, a study found that using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can counteract this effect. CPAP, while often resisted due to its complexity, not only helps in cardiovascular and metabolic aspects but also curtails inflammation, slowing down telomere reduction.

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·August 21, 2023·7 min read

Is the Brain’s White Matter an Unexpected Key to Aging and Memory?

Researchers have discovered that age-related cognitive decline is most pronounced in the brain's white matter, crucial for signal transmission. This study in mice sheds light on aging's contribution to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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·July 24, 2023·3 min read

Probiotics vs Cognitive Decline: Gut Health Key to Aging Brain Fitness

Probiotics might play a vital role in preventing cognitive decline associated with aging. By providing participants suffering from mild cognitive impairment with the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for three months, researchers observed enhanced cognitive performance and gut microbiome modifications.

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·April 26, 2023·4 min read

Music to Your Ears and Brain: Long-Term Musical Training Can Keep Your Brain Young

A new study shows that musical training can improve audiovisual speech perception in aging adults by preserving and compensating for youthful neural patterns. The research reveals two mechanisms that older musicians use to counteract age-related decline: functional preservation and functional compensation, providing hope for targeted interventions to promote healthy aging.

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·April 25, 2023·5 min read

Food for Thought: Nutrient Intake Linked to Cognition and Healthy Brain Aging

A new study reveals that nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. The research discovered that blood markers of certain fatty acids are linked with better memory and larger brain structures in certain areas, suggesting the value of a comprehensive approach to diet and nutrition to promote healthy aging.

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·April 23, 2023·6 min read

Understanding the Importance of “Brain Age”

Researchers from Monash University are investigating the age of the brain, which may not always match the age of its host. Their work aims to unravel this mystery from different perspectives.

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·March 21, 2023·4 min read

Brain Decline Comes Later Than Previously Thought

Brain decline begins during our 30s and 40s, and not at age 25 as previously believed, researchers say.

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·March 17, 2023·6 min read

Dual-Task Walking Performance May Be an Early Indicator of Accelerated Brain Aging

The ability to dual-task walk and talk begins to decline around the age of 55. This decline is a result of changes to cognition and underlying brain function rather than due to physical changes associated with aging.

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·February 22, 2023·5 min read

Any Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later Life

At any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.

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·January 18, 2023·5 min read

Fresh Insights Into Inflammation and Aging Brains

Study sheds new light on the link between brain inflammation and cognitive impairment associated with aging. Findings suggest the connection may be the result of a cellular chain reaction.