Aging Articles

Silent Strokes More Common in Older Adults, Explain Memory Loss

Thursday, December 29th, 2011
A new study due out next week suggests that a phenomenon called "silent strokes" make explain memory loss ...
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Elderly Match the Young in Some Cognitive Tasks

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
While it has long been believed that the brain slows as people age, recent ...
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Size of Brain Regions Tied to Early Alzheimer’s

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Size may matter in predicting the chance for Alzheimer’s disease as new research suggests an association between the ...
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New Way to Measure Societal Impact of Aging

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
As Baby Boomers and other population segments age across the world, demographers ...
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New Drug Stops Alzheimer’s — in Mice

Friday, December 16th, 2011
Scientists at the Salk Institute report they have developed a new drug that holds potential for halting ...
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Improving Visual Environment Can Aid Cognition

Thursday, December 15th, 2011
A new study finds that a relatively simple intervention can lessen subtle vision problems associated with normal ...
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Can Exercise Aid Memory in Parkinson’s?

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
A new research effort uses exercise and computerized memory training to see if the activities may ...
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Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Reversed in Lab

Friday, December 2nd, 2011
One of the earliest known impairments caused by Alzheimer's disease -- the loss of sense of smell -- can be restored by ...
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Social Connections May Delay Physical, Mental Decline

Friday, December 2nd, 2011
A new study suggests staying connected with others can help retard physical and cognitive issues associated with aging. In ...
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Sex Tied to Happiness, At Least In Married Seniors

Monday, November 21st, 2011
A new report finds that among married seniors, marital happiness is often associated with intimacy. Researchers determined ...
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