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Many older adults do not use online systems to communicate with doctors, poll finds

These days, Americans can manage many facets of their lives through the Internet. But a new poll suggests that many older adults still aren't using online systems to communicate with the doctors and other health care providers they rely on – despite the widespread availability of such systems.

30 May 2018

Researchers shed promising light on the origin of Alzheimer's disease

After a decade of work, a team led by Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont researcher and Université de Montréal associate professor Dr. Gilbert Bernier has shed promising light on the origin of the most common and prevalent form of Alzheimer's disease, hoping to someday help mitigate or even reverse the progress of the disease.

30 May 2018

Research: Divorce is linked to poor health outcomes, greater risk for early death

A growing body of research links divorce to a wide range of poor health outcomes, including greater risk for early death. However, the reason for the connection is not well understood.

30 May 2018

Study shows blood stem cells compensate for immune cell deficiencies

Researchers have shown that if certain blood stem cells that produce immune cells are deficient, other blood stem cells compensate by overproducing the immune cells that are lacking.

30 May 2018

Defective energy production may explain why our brains are prone to age-related diseases

Defective energy production in old neurons might explain why our brains are so prone to age-related diseases.

30 May 2018

Study proposes a new way to reverse the aging process

A new discovery about the effects of aging in our cells could allow doctors to cure or prevent diabetes, fatty liver disease and other metabolic diseases - and possibly even turn back the clock on aging itself.

29 May 2018

Study sheds light on the origin of most common and prevalent form of Alzheimer's disease

29 May 2018

Researchers seek new approaches to better protect the eye from glaucoma

Under the increased pressure of glaucoma, scientists want to help the neurons in our eyes better protect themselves and get better help from their friends.

29 May 2018

NIH summit presents recommendations to accelerate treatment development for Alzheimer's disease

Experts from government, academia, industry, non-profit organizations put forward recommendations that provide a roadmap for an integrated, multidisciplinary research agenda necessary to inform priorities for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

26 May 2018

Dementia patients tend to wander and become lost

The tendency of people with dementia to wander and become lost has led QUT researchers to recommend a 'Silver Alert' system, similar to Amber Alerts for missing children, be activated when someone with the diagnosis of dementia is reported lost.

25 May 2018

New research will use mathematics to solve mysteries in cell biology

A new interdisciplinary research and education center at the University of California, Irvine will apply the power of mathematics to some of the more vexing mysteries in cell biology.

25 May 2018

Study links 'sleep spindles' to memory reactivation

Leading theories propose that sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it's long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep. But in a new study, researchers set out to better understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage.

24 May 2018

Home-based telehealth therapy program effective for stroke rehabilitation, shows study

In-home rehabilitation, using a telehealth system and supervised by licensed occupational/physical therapists, is an effective means of improving arm motor status in stroke survivors, according to findings presented by University of California, Irvine neurologist Steven C. Cramer, MD, at the recent 2018 European Stroke Organisation Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.

24 May 2018

Coveted BMJ award bestowed on The Clatterbridge Cancer Center

A coveted British Medical Journal award was recently bestowed on the Papillon Contact X-ray Brachytherapy team at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. The Cancer Care Team of the year category was won by the entry—Papillon for Rectal Cancer.

From Ariane Medical Systems 24 May 2018

Now more of us can count on more time dodging the dementia bullet

You've turned 65 and exited middle age. What are the chances you'll develop cognitive impairment or dementia in the years ahead?

24 May 2018

Psychologists show that depression accelerates brain aging

A new study from the University of Sussex has revealed an association between depression and faster brain aging.

24 May 2018

Sunscreen pills are fake says FDA

There are several forms of sunscreens that can be applied over the skin. These include those in the form of sprays, creams or lotions. However the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers that so-called sunscreen pills are fake and people should avoid such spurious claims.

24 May 2018

Perceived socioeconomic status can influence aging attitudes

A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes toward aging. Specifically, the lower people deem their relative socioeconomic status, the worse they feel about growing older.

23 May 2018

HU researchers explore how simulated microgravity affects gene expression, muscle cell differentiation

Astronauts go through many physiological changes during their time in spaceflight, including lower muscle mass and slower muscle development. Similar symptoms can occur in the muscles of people on Earth's surface, too. In fact, it could affect everyone to some extent later in life.

23 May 2018

Maintaining healthy weight between early adulthood and middle age could help avoid diabetes

Young adults suffering from obesity who lose enough weight to no longer be considered obese before early middle age reduce their risk of developing diabetes by nearly 70 percent compared to those who remain obese over the same life interval, according to a new study in the journal Diabetes Care.

From Johnson & Johnson 23 May 2018

Aging News and Research

Many older adults do not use online systems to communicate with doctors, poll finds

Researchers shed promising light on the origin of Alzheimer's disease

Research: Divorce is linked to poor health outcomes, greater risk for early death

Study shows blood stem cells compensate for immune cell deficiencies

Defective energy production may explain why our brains are prone to age-related diseases

Study proposes a new way to reverse the aging process

Study sheds light on the origin of most common and prevalent form of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers seek new approaches to better protect the eye from glaucoma

NIH summit presents recommendations to accelerate treatment development for Alzheimer's disease

Dementia patients tend to wander and become lost

New research will use mathematics to solve mysteries in cell biology

Study links 'sleep spindles' to memory reactivation

Home-based telehealth therapy program effective for stroke rehabilitation, shows study

Coveted BMJ award bestowed on The Clatterbridge Cancer Center

Now more of us can count on more time dodging the dementia bullet

Psychologists show that depression accelerates brain aging

Sunscreen pills are fake says FDA

Perceived socioeconomic status can influence aging attitudes

HU researchers explore how simulated microgravity affects gene expression, muscle cell differentiation

Maintaining healthy weight between early adulthood and middle age could help avoid diabetes

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