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02/18/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study: Walking slowly may be a sign of “accelerated aging” and that you’re more likely to get sick later in life
Slow walkers, beware: You may be more prone to developing serious illnesses later in life. This is according to a team of researchers, who found that 45-year-olds with a naturally slow pace when walking have bodies that exhibit signs of accelerated aging. These signs included impaired immune function and unhealthy lungs and teeth. Even worse was that […]
05/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Immune cells ATTACK the aging brain and release a substance that hinders new nerve cell production, report scientists
One of the defining features of the brain that sets it apart from all other organs of the human body (except muscles) is that it is made up of cells that cannot regenerate. The nerve cells in the brain called neurons are terminally differentiated, meaning that, unlike skin cells or blood cells, they cannot reproduce. So […]
09/29/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Regular exercise can keep dementia at bay – adding more hours reduces the brain’s aging process
Dementia is one of the most common problems older adults encounter, but no matter how common it is, it can be preventable. One of the best ways to keep dementia at bay is to exercise regularly, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. This is good news for those who are […]
03/27/2019
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By Jhoanna Robinson
High blood pressure greatly increases risk of dementia among women in their forties, new study finds
A new study which was published in Neurology – the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology – revealed that women with high blood pressure in their forties have a 73 percent higher risk of dementia. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente in California followed the lives of 7,238 people from 1964 to 1973 and had their blood pressure monitored when they […]
01/18/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Keeping an aging brain sharp and avoiding late-life depression requires certain nutrients
Aging is a very scary part of life since it is associated with an increased risk of health problems like mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and depression. Although aging is inevitable, there are many ways you can make the experience better. According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland, following the Mediterranean diet […]
01/08/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Can diet and nutrition impact age-related cognitive decline?
Researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland have established the pivotal role that diet and nutrition play in maintaining brain health. Their study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, reviewed existing evidence regarding the relationship between specific nutrients and cognitive function and depression during aging. Aging is associated with cognitive […]
12/19/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Physical activity STRONGLY determines how old your brain is
Scientists are finding more reasons to encourage people to exercise. A recent study published in the journal Neurology revealed that physical activity has a strong association with brain size and brain health, especially in middle-aged adults. This study is part of the Framingham Heart Study that was initiated in 1948 to determine the risk factors of […]
12/13/2018
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By Vicki Batts
PQQ is effective in combating neurodegeneration that can affect the aging brain
Maintaining brain health through the aging process is a top concern these days. Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to affect one out of every three senior citizens, and is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are many ways in which a person can reduce their risk of neurodegeneration as […]
08/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Prevent memory decline by being more physically active and caring for your heart
According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline. Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University who authored the study looked at the mechanisms that affect the cognitive performance of older people who live independently. How the […]
02/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Maintaining mental health as you age: When you quit working, workout more – study finds memory declines rapidly after retirement
If you want to prevent your brain from aging, do not stop from being physically and mentally active. This is because a study discovered that cognitive function declines faster after quitting work. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University College London and Kings College London that looked at the impact […]
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