Cognitive benefits seen two years after bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery (BS) is associated with cognitive benefits two years after surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in JAMA Network Open.
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Money and aging: South African study shows cash grants help people live longer and have better memory function
Nearly half of South Africa's 60 million people receive social grants, ranging from child support to pensions. The grants are designed to provide financial assistance to people living in poverty.
Feb 7, 2024
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Physical activity weakly associated with better late-life cognition
Physical activity is associated with better late-life cognition, but the association is weak, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Feb. 1 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 3, 2024
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Video: Aging and the benefits of exercising
Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related ...
Jan 24, 2024
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How the brain responds to reward is linked to socioeconomic background
MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain's sensitivity to rewarding experiences—a critical factor in motivation and attention—can be shaped by socioeconomic conditions.
Jan 22, 2024
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Third major study finds that multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults
By 2060, according to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease unless interventions can help preserve cognitive function ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Distinct sex differences persist in countries with higher standards of living, finds study
Psychological gender differences persist in countries with improved living conditions, according to a study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science by researchers from Karolinska Institutet. Some differences become ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Even in midlife, disrupted sleep tied to memory and thinking problems later on
People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in Neurology. The study does not prove that sleep quality ...
Jan 3, 2024
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How exercise benefits people with Down's syndrome
Exercise is known to have many benefits when it comes to cognitive function—such as improving memory and concentration skills. Research shows this is true for people in many different age groups, and even in those with conditions ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Physicians investigate the effect of preoperative midazolam in older patients for the first time
Prof. Mark Coburn and PD Dr. Ana Kowark from the Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) have conducted the largest randomized study to date on the effect of ...
Dec 20, 2023
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