Protecting our homes from COVID-19 means “protecting home for COVID-19 data at CDC”
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today expressed concern that the new process for sharing ...
Tag: Aging
“Love hormone” oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s
Scientists discover for the first time that oxytocin could be a potential new therapeutic option for cognitive disorders such as ...
National poll: Some parents may not properly protect children from the sun
1 in 10 parents say they don't make sure to use a minimum SPF for children while some don't reapply ...
Supplements with potential to prevent Alzheimer’s affect blood, but less so the brain
Omega-3 fatty acids might require larger doses to be effective -- especially for people with high-risk gene -- suggest findings ...
Study: Five-year review of all alzheimer’s drugs in development shows reason for optimism
Team led by UNLV Research Professor Dr. Jeffrey Cummings examines drug pipeline for treatments; review published in journal Alzheimer's & ...
For chimpanzees, salt and pepper hair not a marker of old age
New GW study finds there is significant variation in how chimpanzees experience pigment lossCredit: Ian C. Gilby WASHINGTON (July 14, ...
Deep Longevity Inc to collaborate with and launch aging clocks with Human Longevity Inc
Deep Longevity Inc to collaborate with and provide an extensive range of deep biomarkers of aging to Human Longevity IncCredit: ...
Most 50+ adults say they’ve experienced ageism; most still hold positive aging attitudes
Ageism plays out in day-to-day interactions and messaging, and those experiencing it are more likely to have worse physical and ...
Significantly less addictive opioid may slow progression of osteoarthritis while easing pain
A Keck Medicine of USC study reveals that kappa opioids preserved cartilage in joints and eased painCredit: Shutterstock LOS ANGELES ...
Baycrest-CAMH study to examine the impact of COVID-19 on older adults’ mental health
Credit: Baycrest Rates of depression and stress have increased among the general population since the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, we ...
Age-related features of facial anatomy for increase safety during plastic surgery
Credit: Victor Gombolevskiy et al. / Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2020 Researchers from the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine together with ...
New biomarker for dementia diagnosis
Promising results warrants further investigationCredit: Flinders University Medical researchers in the UK and Australia have identified a new marker which ...
Dissecting fruit flies’ varying responses to life-extension diet
Study may help explain how genes and other factors influence an individual's response to restricting caloriesCredit: Alice C. Gray Changes ...
Sustained support for WHO “vital to us all as we age,” say AGS experts
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today joined organizations across health care, international development, and ...
Physical activity of older people requires tailored monitoring
Commercial activity monitors may underestimate the exertion level of older adults' activityCredit: University of Jyväskylä. The ability to move about ...
Hyperactive immune cells accelerate heart valve disease: Study
Researchers use organ-on-a-chip technology to reveal how overactive immune cells aggravate heart valve diseaseCredit: RMIT University A new study using ...
Virginia Tech researchers developing new strategy to thwart Alzheimer’s
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientist earns $2.8 million grant to study cerebrovascular changes during healthy and Alzheimer's agingCredit: Virginia Tech ...
Soy and wheat proteins helpful for building aging muscles, but not as potent as animal protein
Credit: Photo credit: Anita Bean On a gram for gram basis, animal proteins are more effective than plant proteins in ...
Age-related impairments reversed in animal model
Credit: DBMR, University of Bern, D. Brigger Elderly people are more prone to infectious diseases as the function of their ...
Why are the offspring of older mothers less fit to live long and prosper?
Credit: Michael Shribak, Evgeny Ivashkin, Kristin Gribble WOODS HOLE, Mass. - The offspring of older mothers don't fare as well ...