A Danish population-based study finds a strong link between psychological distress and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
A Danish population-based study finds a strong link between psychological distress and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Title: Protecting Seniors From Scammers
Category: Health News
Created: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
A drug that researchers are testing against a range of conditions might also prevent Alzheimer's. The drug blocks toxic protein buildup in the brain.
Title: Want to Live Longer? Just Sit a Bit Less Each Day
Category: Health News
Created: 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
Sleep is vital to many aspects of well-being. A new study finds that older adults who are not getting enough quality sleep may be developing Alzheimer's.
Sleep is vital to many aspects of well-being. A new study finds that older adults who are not getting enough quality sleep may be developing Alzheimer's.
Title: Look to Your Aunts, Uncles and Parents for Clues to Your Longevity
Category: Health News
Created: 1/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
Reducing an RNA-binding protein that increases with age improved mitochondrial function in old mice. The finding could lead to new targets to combat aging.
Why does exercise have a protective effect on our memory? A new study conducted primarily in mice identifies a major factor that determines this effect.
The largest genetic study of Alzheimer's to date finds nine entirely new genetic locations that contribute to the risk of developing the disease.
The largest genetic study of Alzheimer's to date finds nine entirely new genetic locations that contribute to the risk of developing the disease.
Generations of mice descended from females whose diet was high in choline had fewer Alzheimer's hallmarks in the brain and better memory function.
Title: What Makes for a Good Nursing Home?
Category: Health News
Created: 1/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
Title: 'Meaningful' Activities May Mean Healthier Old Age
Category: Health News
Created: 1/7/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
New research shows that the Candida albicans fungus may lead to brain inflammation and impair memory in mice. The results have implications for dementia.
Title: As You Age, Alcohol May Be Harder to Handle
Category: Health News
Created: 1/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/7/2019 12:00:00 AM
Using tiny aquatic animals, scientists tested the idea that colder temperatures extend lifespan and found that it depends on individual genetic makeup.
Title: Many Middle-Aged Americans Worried About Health Insurance: Poll
Category: Health News
Created: 1/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
Title: Staying Young at Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 1/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/2/2019 12:00:00 AM
Title: Health Tip: Choose the Right Doctor
Category: Health News
Created: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Title: Flexibility: A Must at Every Age
Category: Health News
Created: 12/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
A study of older adults links blood markers of certain nutrients that are present in the Mediterranean diet to better cognition and brain connectivity.
As 2018 slowly but surely draws to a close, we give you an overview of some of the most read and thought-provoking medical research of this year.
A new study finds that 6 months of exercise, when added to dieting, can reverse 9 years of decline in certain cognitive functions.
A new study finds that 6 months of exercise, when added to dieting, can reverse 9 years of decline in certain cognitive functions.
In a new study, researchers find out which brain cells are most vulnerable to the accumulation of toxic plaques that drive Alzheimer's and speculate why.
In a new study, researchers find out which brain cells are most vulnerable to the accumulation of toxic plaques that drive Alzheimer's and speculate why.
Women tend to have longer lives than men, but why is that the case? The results of a new study in mice may offer an answer to this question.