The difference in blood pressure between a person's arms is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and ultimately death.
Using brain tissue samples, researchers have identified a new epigenetic clock for brain aging. The study reveals how the epigenetic clock could provide insight into accelerated brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders.
Cat owners fall into five categories when it comes to attitudes about their pet's hunting and roaming.
Pimavanserin substantially reduces symptoms of psychosis and relapse risk for people living with dementia.
Gray squirrels who have a preference for using either their right or left paw perform worse on learning tasks.
Incorporating sex (the biological attributes distinguishing males, females, or intersex individuals) and gender (psychological, social, and cultural factors which affect how a human identifies in society) could help improve scientific research, reduce bias and create new opportunities for innovation.
Feelings of apathy are present in almost half of all Alzheimer's patients.
Wearing a hearing aid for age-related hearing loss may help to protect the brain against dementia, a new study finds. Researchers report those who wore hearing aids maintained better brain function over time than those who did not.
Living a healthier lifestyle appears to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in older adults with high genetic risk factors.
Those who spend at least 120 minutes per week enjoying the outdoors report better health and feelings of wellbeing than those who spend less, or no time in nature.
Older adults who frequently engage in number and word puzzles perform better on reasoning, attention and memory tasks than their peers who do not. For those who enjoy crosswords and other word-based puzzles, their brain function is equivalent to that of a person ten years younger.
Findings suggest modern mid-life crises may be caused by self-help gurus and manipulation from advertisers, showing how life should be lived after the age of 40.
