Micro- and nanoplastics prevalent in the environment routinely enter the human body through the water we drink, foods we eat, and even the air we breathe. Those plastic particles infiltrate all systems of the body, including ...
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New research from University of Virginia psychologists has found that "epigenetic clocks"—tools scientists use to estimate a person's biological age—can predict cognitive decline. The study, which focused on middle-aged twins, ...
Sep 9, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Alberta have found a way to measure how engaged people living with dementia are when they're playing a computer game—which could pave the way to new treatments that use gaming to stave off ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) is associated with faster cognitive decline, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Neurology.
Sep 7, 2025
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Adults over 65 whose weight decreases or fluctuates by more than 5% may experience faster cognitive decline, according to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. The team has published its findings ...
Sep 5, 2025
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King's College London and Imperial College London, in collaboration with the UK MS Register, report a prevalent multiple sclerosis (MS) subtype marked by significant cognitive deficits with minimal motor impairment, a form ...
Scientists from EPFL and Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD), working in partnership with the City of Yverdon-les-Bains, have analyzed the sleep quality of a sample of the city's residents. ...
Aug 26, 2025
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Research into Blue Zones—regions of the world where people tend to live longer—shows that having a sense of purpose in life may help people live longer.
Aug 25, 2025
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As people age, they display a bias in recognizing emotions as positive—to the point of improperly labeling neutral or negative emotions as positive.
Aug 25, 2025
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Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus—the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein that's at the center of this decline.
Aug 19, 2025
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