A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed a possible way to slow or stop the progression of age-related macular degeneration, one of the […]
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A new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease has led to a discovery that could be the key to halting cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Scientists at
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new surgical technique that allows multiple tissue grafts to be implanted into the retina of the eye. The results
The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now shown that certain skin bacteria can specifically protect us from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation by
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In these devastating diseases, proteins
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a revolutionary new method of using MRI to determine the ‘true age’ of your heart. A new study shows how
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A new study has found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is actually a cause of the disease due to its previously unknown secondary function.
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Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the first wearable device to measure gases emitted and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device provides an entirely new way
An unusual health policy in Wales may have provided the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine,
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Physical activity is thought to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies have found that the longevity benefits of physical activity may not be as clear-cut as previously thought.
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According to a new study published in the Endocrine Reviews journal of the Endocrine Society, hormones can be used to treat and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and
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A new artificial intelligence model measures how fast a patient’s brain is aging and could be a powerful new tool for understanding, preventing and treating cognitive decline and dementia, according
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Blood vessels run through the entire body and transport nutrients and oxygen through the circulating blood. During vascularization, cells first form local lumens, which then fuse to form a continuous
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Declining blood levels of two of the body’s own molecules are closely linked to the worsening of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women. Levels have been found to decline gradually, from
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The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in the composition of the skin microbiome have been linked to disease, studying the microbiome has
Elderly people who are sleepy during the day or who do not feel like doing activities due to sleep problems are more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead
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A study suggests that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) may have moderate effects on brain health, but this depends on a woman’s history of surgical interventions, duration of treatment and age
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A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has found that reducing daily sitting prevents the worsening of back pain over a six-month period. The result strengthens the
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A research team consisting of Professor Dong Sung Kim, Professor Anna Lee and Dr. Jaeseung Youn from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at POSTECH has successfully recreated the structure of
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It is well known that restricting calorie intake improves health and increases life expectancy, but how this happens remains a mystery, especially in terms of protecting the brain. Buck scientists
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New research suggests that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk. Two linked papers from the University of Exeter and Maastricht University have jointly advanced
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In a study published in the journal Life Science Alliance, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found that lower folate intake can promote healthier metabolism in aging animal models, disproving the
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Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new method for predicting dementia with an accuracy of over 80% and up to nine years before diagnosis. The new
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Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%, potentially protecting countless people from the disease. The discovery
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Thanks to an increasingly busy and intricate world, stress is a pervasive element in modern life. When you can’t go anywhere without constant noise and traffic around you, it is
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As we age, it is natural to experience a gradual decline in cognitive function. Although it is normal to experience a certain level of decreased brain function with advancing age,
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Due to the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics have received an increasing amount of attention in recent years. It is well-known that antibiotics interrupt the millions of microorganisms that
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With spring and summer approaching, many people will be showing more skin than ever before. Parkas and hats will soon be traded for sundresses and shorts. The switch to warm
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Many people struggle with respiratory concerns as they age. New research on resveratrol lung benefits suggests that this compound found in red wine may help protect the lungs against premature aging and
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When bones are healthy, they are able to maintain a certain degree of density; that is, as bone tissue begins to degrade, the body produces more bone to make up
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Chronic inflammation is a largely unrecognized condition that plagues millions of people worldwide. When unaddressed, it can lead to some of the most debilitating health conditions of our time: arthritis,
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Most human nerve cells last a lifetime without renewing themselves. A property that is reflected in the components of the cells, some of which last as long as the organism
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What makes us age? New “clocks” developed by researchers could help to find the answers. Researchers present a new form of epigenetic clock – a machine learning model that can
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People with Alzheimer’s disease develop defects in cognitive functions, such as memory, as well as problems with non-cognitive functions that can lead to anxiety and depression. In an article published
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Age-related macular degeneration affects more than 200 million people worldwide. A distinction can be made between dry and wet AMD, with the dry form making up the majority of patients,
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Bone density decreases with age. While this is a normal process, some people are more affected than others. If the value is -2.5 or less, people are diagnosed with osteoporosis,
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Millions of people suffer from sleep difficulties such as insomnia, jet lag and other circadian disorders. In fact, sleep problems have increased in recent years, which is not least due
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