Is There a Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia?
According to recent research published in JAMA Neurology, older adults exposed to high amounts of air pollution also suffer from an increased risk of dementia.
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What are Unipotent Stem Cells?
The ability of unipotent stem cells to renew themselves could prove to be extremely valuable in the treatment of disease and generation of healthy cells for transplant.
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Flu Vaccines Tend to Be Less Effective in Seniors
Vaccines normally rely on healthy functioning B-cells to work, but infection fighting B-cells tend to be weaker in the immune systems of older adults.
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Ways to Boost Your Immune System in Older Adulthood
Older adults are among the most vulnerable for severe effects of a virus, making prevention and healthy immune response the key to health for the elderly.
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Research on Aging is Being Driven by Wealthy Benefactors
Wealthy businessmen are taking research on aging one step further by investing in companies they believe will help reverse the aging process.
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The Conveniences of Smart Technology Can Help Seniors Maintain Independence
Smart technology can provide a great deal of value for seniors suffering from varying stages of conditions that need constant monitoring.
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Perceptions of Aging Can Affect Mortality of Older Adults
Recent research underscores the fact that our mentality and perception of ourselves as we age can impact our risk of death and anxiety about death.
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How Skin Microbes Can Predict Your Age
A study in the journal mSystems found that skin microbes, more than those present in the gut and mouth, serve as predictors of chronological age.
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What Do Eye Movements Say About Brain Health?
Researchers are interested in studying the changes in eye movement that accompany the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.
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The Effect of Alcohol and Drug Abuse on the Aging Brain
Alcohol and drug abuse contribute significantly to the aging process through degenerative processes and stress that can cause cellular damage.
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