Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Social isolation results in memory loss in later life
Social isolation contributes to memory loss in older age, research by LSE's Care and Evaluation Centre has shown for the first time.
Jan 27, 2020
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Journals of Gerontology
- Publisher
- The Gerontological Society of America
- Country
- United States
- History
- 1946-present
- Impact factor
- Series A: 3.083, Series B: 2.094 (2009)
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Implications of dual-tasking on dementia research
You turn the street corner and bump into an old friend. After the initial greetings and exclamations of "It's so good to see you!" and "Has it been that long?", your friend inquires as to where you are going. You wave your ...
Jul 06, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Expecting a stressful day may lower cognitive abilities throughout the day
There may be some truth to the saying "getting up on the wrong side of the bed," according to Penn State researchers who say starting your morning by focusing on how stressful your day will be may be harmful to your mindset ...
Jul 03, 2018
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Diabetes
Just two weeks' inactivity can trigger diabetic symptoms in vulnerable patients
Just two weeks without much activity can have a dramatic impact on health from which it is difficult to recover, according to researchers who studied overweight older adults at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Jul 31, 2018
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Medical research
Researchers make link between genetics, aging
Scientists at the University of Georgia have shown that a hormone instrumental in the aging process is under genetic control, introducing a new pathway by which genetics regulates aging and disease.
Feb 03, 2016
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Health
High-fiber diet may promote healthy, disease-free aging
(HealthDay)—A diet inclusive of foods rich in fiber may fuel more successful aging, according to research published online June 1 in the Journals of Gerontology.
Jun 25, 2016
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Health
Dietary fiber intake tied to successful aging, research reveals
Most people know that a diet high in fiber helps to keep us "regular." Now Australian researchers have uncovered a surprising benefit of this often-undervalued dietary component.
Jun 01, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Rate of dementia on the decline—but beware of growing numbers
The good news? The rate of older Americans with dementia is on the decline.
Apr 17, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Learning several new things at once increases cognitive abilities in older adults
UCR psychologist Rachel Wu says one important way of staving off cognitive decline is learning new skills as a child would. That is, be a sponge: seek new skills to learn; maintain motivation as fuel; rely on encouraging ...
Jul 17, 2019
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Health
Is drinking wine one secret to a happy marriage?
It appears wine itself might be worthy of a toast. Wine, it turns out, could be one ingredient for a happy marriage, according to a recent report in The Journals of Gerontology.
Aug 08, 2016
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