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·June 12, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·May 31, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·April 6, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 14, 2018·4 min read

In Search For the Clocks Behind Aging Brain Disorders

A new study reveals neurodegenerative diseases may speed up the aging process.

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·March 12, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·February 20, 2018·2 min read

Brain Aging May Begin Earlier Than Expected

A new study reveals brain aging may start to occur by the age of 25.

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·January 23, 2018·4 min read

Cognitive Training Helps Regain a Younger-Working Brain

Researchers report specialized cognitive training can help make the brain more energy efficient as we age.

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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 6, 2017·5 min read

Some Video Games Are Good For Older Adults’ Brains

Using the classic Nintendo game, Super Mario 64, researchers discover playing 3D platform games could help older brains to stave off mild cognitive impairment. Researchers report older people who played the video game had gray matter increases in the cerebellum, hippocampus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.