Knowing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia is vital if you are caring for an older person. Finding your keys in the refrigerator is often an indicator of fatigue or absent-mindedness, but it can also be a hint that you need to take measures to preserve your health. Half a million people […]

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Ever wonder how a fragrance can unlock a once-forgotten memory? In a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, UC Irvine scientists have discovered that exposing older adults to complex smells while they slept, improved their cognitive and neural functioning.  The ability of smell to transport you to a time and place of the past can […]

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Often recognized as an aging disorder, bone loss can affect a variety of age groups, and is not to be considered a hopeless part of aging. Medical conditions like eating disorders and menopause and lifestyle factors like a lack of exercise and a poor diet can cause a loss of bone mass or increase the […]

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A new study reveals harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of depression in older adults. While numerous studies have identified the dangers of air pollutants, little is known about air pollution and mental health conditions among the geriatric population.  To fill the gap, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]

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Dementia is a leading disability and the seventh cause of death in the elderly.1 In 2015, 47 million people were diagnosed, and this number is estimated to triple in the next 30 years.2 With the high prevalence of this disease and no effective treatments, special attention is paid to identifying and influencing the risk factors […]

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Treatments for open-angle glaucoma are needed. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, which can be terrifying and significantly affect someone’s quality of life. Unfortunately, this disease is estimated to have damaged the eyesight of over 70 million people worldwide.1 Also, 10% of people who experience blindness in both eyes cannot see as a […]

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Aging has the potential to alter the proteins making up our genetic code and break our DNA. However, a new anti-aging study focusing on the cellular promoters of aging may bring scientists closer to finding ways to cure aspects of growing older. Gene expression All organisms contain a specific set of genes – coding schemes […]

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With an estimated global prevalence of 240 million people, Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis.1 As a degenerative joint disease, OA can lead to decreased mobility, quality of life, pain, and loss of productivity.1,2 It is also associated with a heavy societal burden concerning social expenditure and an increased reliance on healthcare […]

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