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Exercise 'sweet spot' reverses cognitive decline in aging mice

University of Queensland researchers have discovered an exercise 'sweet spot' that reverses the cognitive decline in aging mice, paving the way for human studies.

13 Dec 2021

Sarcopenia and COVID-19

The present study attempts to investigate if sarcopenia, which is a condition where there is loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, may result in poor clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

13 Dec 2021

Wartime trauma hits close to home for scholar of dementia

Oanh Meyer was a postdoctoral fellow studying the experiences of caregivers for those with dementia in 2012 when her research took a very personal turn.

13 Dec 2021

Rare population of toxic senescent cells in the brain could be a target for Alzheimer's treatment

For the first time, scientists have identified a rare population of potentially toxic senescent cells in human brains that can serve as a target for a new Alzheimer's disease treatment.

11 Dec 2021

West Virginia Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of Democrats’ plan for seniors’ dental care

Sharon Marchio misses having teeth for eating, speaking and smiling. For the past few years, after the last of her teeth were extracted, she's used dentures. "My dentist calls them my floating teeth because no matter how much adhesive you use, if you eat something hot or warm, they loosen up and it is a pain," said Marchio, 73, of Clarksburg, West Virginia.

10 Dec 2021

Study measures arterial stiffness in women from wide age range

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences measured arterial stiffness in women from wide age range.

10 Dec 2021

Higher intake of plant-based foods could help reduce the risk of cognitive decline due to aging

A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. This is the result of a study by the Biomarkers and Nutritional Food Metabolomics Research Group of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging.

9 Dec 2021

Study could aid in the development of adaptive DBS treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder

In a small study, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health captured more than 1,000 hours of brain recordings from patients with OCD in the clinic and at home.

9 Dec 2021

Increased risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people with HIV

New study results showed a 41% greater incidence of breakthrough infections in people with HIV compared to that of people without HIV.

9 Dec 2021

Potential association between senescence and aging in COVID-19

A review published in Cells discussed characteristics of cellular senescence and its potential role in COVID-19.

9 Dec 2021

UVA researchers uncover common link between lupus and macular degeneration

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.

9 Dec 2021

Woman's race/ethnicity and menopause status may partially determine the severity of GI symptoms

Hormonal changes during the menopause transition have been shown to affect a woman's gastrointestinal (GI) functions with some unpleasant results such as nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain.

8 Dec 2021

Consuming a diet of pro-inflammatory foods linked to frailty risk in middle-aged and older adults

Results of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicate that regularly consuming a diet of pro-inflammatory foods (e.g., those rich in simple carbohydrates or in saturated fats) is associated with increased likelihood of developing frailty in middle-aged and older adults.

8 Dec 2021

Aging News and Research

Exercise 'sweet spot' reverses cognitive decline in aging mice

Sarcopenia and COVID-19

Wartime trauma hits close to home for scholar of dementia

Rare population of toxic senescent cells in the brain could be a target for Alzheimer's treatment

West Virginia Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of Democrats’ plan for seniors’ dental care

Study measures arterial stiffness in women from wide age range

Higher intake of plant-based foods could help reduce the risk of cognitive decline due to aging

Study could aid in the development of adaptive DBS treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Increased risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people with HIV

Potential association between senescence and aging in COVID-19

UVA researchers uncover common link between lupus and macular degeneration

Woman's race/ethnicity and menopause status may partially determine the severity of GI symptoms

Consuming a diet of pro-inflammatory foods linked to frailty risk in middle-aged and older adults

Epigenetic clocks have potential as biomarkers of COVID-19 vaccine responses

Novel AI-based system models the progression of chronic diseases as patients age

Urinary incontinence could contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults

A promising new therapeutic target for kidney disease

New approach to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

New self-administered test can find the early subtle signs of dementia sooner

Stress accelerates biological clock, but psychological resilience can help manage the effects

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