Low Protein High Carb Diets Show Promise for Healthy Brain Aging
A new study reports low protein high carb diets show promise in improving brain health, as well as learning and memory.... Read More...
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New Insights Into the Aging Brain
A new study reports klotho, a protein associated with longevity, acts as a gatekeeper that helps shield the brain from the peripheral immune system. ... Read More...
Feeling Young Could Mean Your Brain is Aging More Slowly
People often say you are only as old as you feel. This may be the case for the aging brain. Researchers say older people who feel younger than their age have increased gray matter volume in key brain regions, fewer signs of brain aging and performed better on cognitive tests than those who felt their actual age.... Read More...
Better Physical Fitness and Lower Aortic Stiffness Key to Slower Brain Aging
A new study reports greater physical fitness and a more elastic aorta can protect cognitive function during aging.... Read More...
Social Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain Aging
A new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report. ... Read More...
Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging
A new study reveals depression can accelerate brain aging. The study sheds light on the effect depression has on the decline in overall cognitive function.... Read More...
Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline
Researchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline. ... Read More...
Major Midlife Adverse Events Accelerates Male Brain Aging
A new neuroimaging study reveals middle aged men who experience negative fateful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, show signs of accelerated brain aging.... Read More...
In Search For the Clocks Behind Aging Brain Disorders
A new study reveals neurodegenerative diseases may speed up the aging process.... Read More...
Caloric Restriction in Combination With Low-Fat Diet Helps Protect Aging Brains: Mouse Study
A new study reveals low fat diets and limited caloric intake may prevent age induced activation of microglia. ... Read More...
Brain Aging May Begin Earlier Than Expected
A new study reveals brain aging may start to occur by the age of 25.... Read More...
Cognitive Training Helps Regain a Younger-Working Brain
Researchers report specialized cognitive training can help make the brain more energy efficient as we age.... Read More...