Method to derive blood vessel cells from skin cells suggests ways to slow aging
Salk study is the first to reveal ways cells from the human circulatory system change with age and age-related diseasesCredit: ...
Tag: Gerontology
COVID-19 patients suffer long-term lung and heart damage but it can improve with time
Coronavirus patients recover faster if they undergo rehabilitation as soon as possible after coming off ventilators or leaving intensive careCredit: ...
Companies set to develop the largest platform for aging and longevity research
Regent Pacific acquires Deep Longevity with the intention to develop the largest integrated platform for longevity biotechnology and aging researchCredit: ...
University of Ky study leads to potential for new treatment approach to Alzheimer’s
The research took place within UK's Sanders-Brown Center on AgingCredit: Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto LEXINGTON, Ky. - Research ...
UK/UPenn researchers provide insights into new form of dementia
Credit: Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto LEXINGTON, Ky. - Working with their colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, researchers ...
‘Biggest holes in the system’
Very rural elders receive fewest servicesCredit: Washington State University Older adults living in very rural settings are less likely than ...
‘Selfies’ could be used to detect heart disease
New research uses artificial intelligence to analyse facial photosCredit: European Heart Journal Sending a "selfie" to the doctor could be ...
International team identifies a new regulatory pathway in bladder cancer
GULP1 regulates the NRF2-KEAP1 signaling axis in urothelial carcinomaCredit: Insilico Medicine August 20th, 2020, Hong Kong - Researchers from Johns ...
UMass Amherst scientists invent new sensing eye mask
Wearable soft mask will be useful for new, cutting-edge sleep and psycho-social studiesCredit: UMass Amherst/Andrew lab AMHERST, Mass. - From ...
Dementia education
An age-friendly future starts with our kidsCredit: City of Unley School-based dementia education could deliver much needed empathy and understanding ...
Telehealth visits have skyrocketed for older adults, but some concerns & barriers remain
New data on telemedicine use by adults over 50 show change since previous poll in 2019, including reduced worries about ...
A new treatment concept for age-related decline in motor function
Enhancement of motor function and muscle strength in aged mice by enhancing formation of neuromuscular junctionsCredit: ©YAMANASHI Yuji In an ...
New diagnostic criteria shine light on early dementia mimics
Credit: University of Bristol Experts estimate up to one third of people attending specialist memory clinics could have a condition ...
Sufficiently distant parks and public services facilitate older adults’ physical activity
Physical activity destinations more than 500 meters from home may encourage older people to engage in physical activityCredit: University of ...
Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis
Tested in mice with genetically induced arthritis, the substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain ...
Baycrest researchers to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on dementia risk
Credit: Baycrest In addition to its clear impact on physical health, COVID-19 may also have adverse consequences for brain health. ...
Oxytocin can help prevent osteoporosis
In a laboratory experiment with rats, Brazilian researchers succeeded in reversing natural processes associated with aging that lead to loss ...
New strategy against osteoporosis
Credit: Tan Wen Hui / University of Singapore Osteoporosis is the most common age-related bone disease which affects hundreds of ...
UArizona Health Sciences researchers narrow in on novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A $3.8-million federal grant to the University of Arizona's Dr. Chris Hulme will allow a UArizona College of Pharmacy-led team ...
MU School of Nursing programs help nursing homes respond to COVID-19
Credit: MU Sinclair School of Nursing COLUMBIA, Mo. - As the coronavirus pandemic continues to put a strain on health ...