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·March 20, 2019·3 min read

A nutty solution for improving brain health

Eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day has been linked to improved cognitive function, by up to 60%, in older adults.

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·March 1, 2019·3 min read

All Exercise Intensities Benefit Older Brains

According to researchers, older people who participate in short burst of physical activity, at any intensity, experience a boost in brain health.

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·March 1, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Rejuvenate Stem Cells In the Aging Brain: Mouse Study

Researchers have successfully rejuvenated stem cells in the brains of aging mice. The study reports the rejuvenated stem cells help improve regeneration of injured or diseased brain areas.

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·February 20, 2019·4 min read

Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Researchers report transplanting bone marrow from young mice to older mice helps to preserve memory and learning skills. If the findings can be replicated in humans, researchers believe new therapies can be devised to help combat disorders associated with brain aging.

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·February 15, 2019·1 min read

Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

A new study reports damage to the blood-brain barrier can cause age related cognitive decline, and sheds light on how we could reverse the aging process in the brain.

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·February 13, 2019·3 min read

Exercise Gives Older Men a Better Brain Boost

According to a new study, men have a stronger positive correlation between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain function as they age.

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·February 7, 2019·4 min read

Normal Brain Aging Patterns Occur At a Faster Rate in People with Psychosis

A new study reports patients with psychosis experience accelerated brain aging in the frontoparietal and cingulo-opercular networks.

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·February 4, 2019·3 min read

Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

A new study reveals women's brain tend to appear three years younger than males of the same age. Researchers report this could be a reason why women tend to remain mentally sharp longer than men.

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·November 20, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·November 12, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·July 3, 2018·4 min read

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.