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The gut can drive age-associated memory loss, research reveals
We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss starting in middle age.
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Loneliness and social isolation can take a toll on women's cognitive abilities
The relationship between social connections and cognitive abilities is a complex one, particularly during the perimenopausal period when women transition from the reproductive period to menopause. A new study suggests that ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Abuse, loneliness and financial strain in later life linked to poorer health
Experiencing abuse at any age can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health. But our new report suggests that what may happen to people in later life—including abuse, poverty and social isolation—plays ...
Mar 14, 2026
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How far will seniors go for a doctor visit? Often much farther than expected
Older Americans are willing to travel far for medical care—sometimes much farther than policymakers and experts assume, according to researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. As hospitals close ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Strength tests may help identify the risk of several diseases
Simple field-based tests of muscle strength can provide early clues about the risk of developing several long-term illnesses. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the British Journal of Sports ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Fatty acids that selectively kill senescent cells open new paths for age-related therapies
New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified fatty acids that selectively induce death in senescent cells—the culprits behind aging and many chronic diseases—opening new avenues for age-related ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Watching a lifetime in motion reveals the architecture of aging
By midlife, an animal's everyday behaviors can signal how long it is likely to live. That is the striking conclusion of a new study in which researchers put scores of short-lived fish under continuous, lifelong surveillance ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Power outages linked to more emergency hospital visits for older adults
Adults over age 65 experience greater numbers of emergency hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases during and after power outages, reports a new study by Heather McBrien of Columbia Mailman School of ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Spousal loss linked to higher risk of dementia and mortality among men, but not women
The loss of a spouse is an incredibly emotional and stressful experience, and as populations continue to live longer lives, more couples will experience this distress. But spousal bereavement appears to affect genders differently, ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Differences in early Alzheimer's brain markers across diverse populations appear in advanced PET brain scans
A team of researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has identified important differences in how early Alzheimer's disease-related ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Gut health supplement relieves arthritis pain, finds new study
A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA)—with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy program. ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve, and add to caregivers' load
This past Christmas, I helped my parents choose a water filter. The latest "smart" models all came with a smartphone app that promised to monitor filter life, track water quality, and automatically request service. Yet my ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Super‑agers' brains stay young into old age. New research brings us closer to understanding why
My grandmother Leontina, who recently turned 100, still lives independently and remembers the birthday of everybody in her village. She is enviably healthy, has a remarkably sharp memory, and is likely a prime example of ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor—here's what the research really shows
Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the "leading midlife risk factor" for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Fall prevention clinics for older adults provide a strong return on investment
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults, placing significant strain on individuals, families and the health care system. And new research by UBC Okanagan's Dr. Jennifer Davis shows ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Biological sign pinpoints 'fast agers' at high risk of kidney disease
A new study led by Federation University researchers has identified a specific biological signature within the human kidney that could hold the key to predicting and managing age-related organ failure. The research shows ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Enhancing gut-brain communication reverses cognitive decline and improves memory formation in aging mice
Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends signals in the opposite ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Why street layouts may matter for aging brains: Brain scans link walkability to memory
The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions, according to new research from the Australian Catholic University and UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging ...
Mar 11, 2026
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New atlas maps aging brain epigenetic shifts across eight regions and 36 cell types
Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to ALS and beyond, is expected to double every 20 years. Though scientists know aging ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Aging may change lung cancer treatment: Targeting ATF4 could curb metastasis
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a protein linked to an increased risk of metastasis and recurrence in lung cancer. The findings are presented in a study published in the journal Nature that paves ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Adults with concurrent hearing and vision loss report barriers in navigating complex, everyday environments
According to a recent multi-institute PLOS One study led by the Multisensory Research Lab at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, time of hearing loss onset is a key determinant of patient confidence and self-reported ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Study links higher asprosin to less weight gain after menopause
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health have identified how the hormone asprosin influences long-term weight change among postmenopausal women in the United States. ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Breathe better, longer: New clues to shortness of breath in older adults
Understanding how aging reshapes the body and why physical function often declines over time has become a central focus of modern biomedical research. A new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study, published in Aging Cell, points ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Why sepsis is becoming harder to treat in Europe
Sepsis moves fast. A patient can arrive at hospital with what appears to be a routine infection and, within hours, develop organ failure. Survival often depends on how quickly treatment begins. Across Europe, doctors are ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Blood test predicts dementia in women as many as 25 years before symptoms begin
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that a novel blood-based biomarker can predict a woman's risk of developing dementia as many as 25 years before symptoms appear.
Mar 10, 2026
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