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Cocaine May Speed Up Aging of Brain

May 1st, 2012
Cocaine May Speed Up Aging of BrainNew research shows that age-related loss of grey matter in the brain is greater in people who are chronic users of cocaine. Scientists at the University of Cambridge ...

Mental, Physical, Social Activity Help Maintain Brain

April 30th, 2012
Mental, Physical, Social Activity Help Maintain Brain Researchers say that although aging is unavoidable, we can take proactive steps to maintain brain function. A new report explains that ...

FDA Approves Amyvid for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

April 28th, 2012
FDA Approves Amyvid for Alzheimers DiagnosisAmyvid is a radiopharmaceutical developed by the Eli Lilly Company to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease by causing previously invisible beta ...

Mice Study Offers Clues to Reverse Cognitive Decline

April 27th, 2012
Mice Study Offers Clues to Reverse Cognitive DeclineA Baylor University researcher has discovered a method by which cognitive decline is reversed in mice. In the new study, Joaquin ...

Berries May Reduce Mental Decline in Older Women

April 27th, 2012
Berries May Reduce Mental Decline in Older WomenScientists have found that consuming fruits rich in flavonoids such as blueberries and strawberries may delay cognitive decline in older ...

Research Backs Mental Exercise to Reduce Dementia Risk

April 26th, 2012
Research Backs Mental Exercise to Reduce Dementia RiskA new study lends a scientific basis to the banner that mental engagement is important for maintaining mental acuity. Researchers discovered ...

Weight Training Helps Prevent Dementia

April 24th, 2012
Weight Training Helps Prevent Dementia A new study shows that an exercise program that features resistance training improves the cognitive functioning of older women. Over a six-month period, researchers from ...

Video Games Hold Promise for Healthy Aging

April 24th, 2012
Video Games Hold Promise for Healthy Aging  Two new articles suggest that younger folks may have some competition over the video controller. New research suggests that video game ...

Daily Physical Activity May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

April 19th, 2012
Daily Physical Activity May Reduce Alzheimers RiskNew research shows that daily physical activity may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, even in people over the age of 80. According to ...

Depression, Anxiety Ups Addiction Among Older Americans

April 18th, 2012
Depression, Anxiety Ups Addiction Among Older AmericansThe number of older adults who reported using illegal drugs within a year nearly doubled between 2002 and 2007, according to ...
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