Looking for ways to image the human brain for the earliest signs of aging and cognitive decline, Johns Hopkins Medicine […]
Studying aging through metabolite changes in saliva
Researchers in Japan have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the metabolites that make up human saliva using samples given voluntarily […]
Study explores factors that drive older adults to start or sustain physical activity
The importance of physical activity is well recognized by both science and the public. Yet, more than 80 percent of […]
Global prevalence of dementia estimated to increase to more than 152 million by 2050
Positive trends in global education access are expected to decrease dementia prevalence worldwide by 6.2 million cases by the year […]
High genetic running capacity promotes healthier metabolism in tissues as we age
High running capacity is associated with health and longevity. However, whether high genetic running capacity promotes more efficient metabolism with […]
What makes the elderly more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Why is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), biased towards infecting […]
Medicare could save nearly $500 million per year by reducing use of low-value preventive care services
FINDINGS A UCLA-led study shows that physicians frequently order preventive medical services for adult Medicare beneficiaries that are considered unnecessary […]
Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a […]
GLS1 inhibitor selectively eliminates senescent cells, ameliorates age-associated disorders
Senescent cells accumulate in organs during aging, promote tissue dysfunction, and cause numerous aging-related diseases like cancer. The cells arise […]
Education inequalities linked to increased cognitive aging in women
Improvements in access to education for girls over the last century in the UK are likely to have reduced differences […]