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Measuring the poor health outcomes of 'John Henryism' for older Black Americans
According to late-1800s folklore, Black American railroad worker John Henry endured a contest that would tax his strength enough to kill him.
Jan 20, 2022
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Journals of Gerontology
- Publisher
- The Gerontological Society of America
- Country
- United States
- History
- 1946-present
- Website
- http://geronj.oxfordjournals.org/
- Impact factor
- Series A: 3.083, Series B: 2.094 (2009)
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Herpes virus found to promote chronic deterioration of the immune system
A research team at the University of Córdoba is studying the alterations that occur in the immune system's T lymphocytes with respect to age and in relation to the cytomegalovirus herpesvirus.
Nov 29, 2021
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Neuroscience
At-home cognitive assessment performs as well as widely used, clinician-led test
The Baycrest-developed, at-home Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment performs as well as a widely used, clinician-led test at assessing patients' cognitive health, reports a new study.
Oct 12, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Environmental pollution may contribute to racial/ethnic disparities In Alzheimer's disease risk, says new study
Fine particle pollution may be one reason why Black women have double the risk of developing Alzheimer's than white women, suggests new research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Aug 26, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Mental strategy helps dementia care partners' wellbeing
Responding to dementia symptoms can be a stressful daily activity, especially for spousal partners. Living with a partner with early-stage dementia means that spouses are often the first in line to witness changes in their ...
Jul 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds that COVID-19 is hitting older Black and Latinx persons hardest
A study co-authored by a Florida State University researcher has found COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting people of color in the United States.
Sep 01, 2020
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3
Ophthalmology
Declining eyesight improved by looking at deep red light
Staring at a deep red light for three minutes a day can significantly improve declining eyesight, finds a new UCL-led study, the first of its kind in humans.
Jun 29, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Older men worry less than others about COVID-19
Older men may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 because they worry less about catching or dying from it than women their age or than younger people of both sexes, according to a new study by Sarah Barber, a gerontology ...
May 29, 2020
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2
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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10
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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