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Can supplements containing NMN, NAD+ and resveratrol really slow aging? Here's what the evidence says
As more people look for ways to stay younger for longer, the supplement industry has moved beyond creams and cosmetic fixes to something more ambitious: products that claim to slow aging by acting on cellular processes.
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Calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little to no meaningful benefit on fracture, fall prevention, review concludes
Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer little to no clinically meaningful benefit for fracture and fall prevention in most older people, finds an in-depth review of the latest evidence published by The BMJ.
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In middle-aged and older adults, migraine with aura associated with higher stroke risk
Migraine with aura was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in middle-aged and older people, according to a study published , in Neurology. Migraine without aura was not associated with an increased risk. ...
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Quitting smoking associated with lower dementia risk, but weight gain may reduce the benefit
Quitting smoking may be associated with a lowered risk of dementia, especially for people who avoid major weight gain after quitting, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that quitting smoking ...
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China's cleaner air cuts PM2.5, but dementia deaths still rise with aging
In a recent study from Peking University Health Science Center, doctoral student Kang Ning and colleagues found that air pollution reductions alone cannot offset the impact of rapid population aging on dementia deaths in ...
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Study suggests novel way to protect aging brains after surgery
Many people experience temporary cognitive impairment immediately after surgery. In people over age 60, however, about 1 in 10 continues to experience deficits in learning, memory, and executive function for more than three ...
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Handwriting speed may be a sign of cognitive decline in older people
Handwriting requires a combination of fine motor control and a complex set of mental skills, such as selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information, making it a cognitively challenging task. Because of its high ...
May 20, 2026
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Sex differences in dementia risks reveal stronger cognitive impacts in women
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects ...
May 19, 2026
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Elderly people are more sexually active than most people think
Sexuality is an important part of life—even when we grow old. The idea that desire disappears with age is a myth that needs to be debunked, argues a psychologist who has researched older adults' sex lives.
May 19, 2026
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Researchers map genetics of blood lipids with unprecedented precision
DZNE researchers have generated new insights into how the human genome shapes the chemical composition and concentration of blood lipids. Across the genome, they identified more than 50 regions whose relevance to lipid metabolism ...
May 19, 2026
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Dementia risk factors may depend on which country you live in
A new study led by Curtin University has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially be prevented by implementing country-specific strategies to address key risk factors such as ...
May 19, 2026
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Written in the eye: How the retina's biological age could help predict osteoporosis risk
Eyes, the high-resolution biological devices that help us visualize the outside world, are now being used as a portal to assess our internal health. Scientists have found that a closer evaluation of how one's retina is aging ...
A new way to recharge aging muscle stem cells by restoring a key metabolic component
Losing muscle strength is a natural part of aging. At the core of this decline is a drop in the number of muscle stem cells (MuSCs), the specialized cells responsible for maintaining and regenerating muscle tissue throughout ...
Baseline MRI lets AI predict Alzheimer's progression without cognitive testing
Millions of people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease each year, comprising 60% to 70% of dementia cases worldwide. While cognitive impairment and structural brain changes are indicative of Alzheimer's disease progression, ...
May 18, 2026
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How looking through static can help people with a common degenerative disease see better
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among aging people globally. Around one in seven Australians over the age of 50 have some signs of AMD.
May 18, 2026
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Medicare Advantage broker payments potentially hit $10 billion annually, study finds
New research offers one of the clearest pictures yet on just how large the Medicare Advantage insurance broker market has become. Published as a research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study by health policy scholars ...
May 18, 2026
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Smog exposure tied to nearly fourfold higher Lewy body dementia risk
Long-term exposure to smog might increase the risk of Lewy body dementia, the brain disease that CNN founder Ted Turner battled for several years before his recent death, a new study says.
May 18, 2026
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Gut particles tied to aging may trigger inflammation and disease risk
Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have identified new evidence suggesting that tiny particles produced in the gut may help drive inflammation and chronic disease associated with aging. ...
May 18, 2026
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Polyendocrine metabolic syndrome doesn't end at menopause and neither should its care, research shows
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which has just been renamed Polyendocrine Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), is the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age, impacting up to 13% of this population ...
May 18, 2026
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Poor sleep tied to Alzheimer's risk in older women
Sleep complaints may be an important Alzheimer's disease risk factor in older women with a higher genetic predisposition to the disease, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California San Diego. ...
May 18, 2026
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Longevity-linked APOE2 gene variant helps neurons repair DNA and resist aging
People who carry the APOE2 version of the apolipoprotein E gene are more likely to live to advanced age and are partly protected against Alzheimer's disease, but scientists have struggled to explain why. A new study from ...
May 17, 2026
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Belonging after disaster: How 'ibasho' may aid mental health recovery
Natural disasters drastically affect human lives—destroying homes, separating families, leading to disruption of daily routines, which affects their stability. While emergency mental health responses are crucial in the beginning ...
May 17, 2026
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Q&A: Examining the quality of life after esophageal and gastric cancer treatment
The survival rates of patients with esophageal and gastric cancers have improved. However, many survivors continue to experience long-term symptoms. On May 29, Kenneth Färnqvist will defend his thesis "The architecture of ...
May 16, 2026
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Why breast cancer becomes more deadly with age
Researchers at Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that may help explain a key reason why older people experience worse outcomes from breast cancer. The study implicates RAGE (Receptor ...
May 15, 2026
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Better brain health linked to resilience against early Alzheimer's in adults 65 to 80
A healthy brain may help protect thinking and memory skills from the early effects of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. Dementia is currently the leading cause of death in Australia and Alzheimer's disease is its ...
May 15, 2026
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