Neuroscience
The brain's aging and a new report urges ways to stay sharp
The brain ages just like the rest of a body, says a new report that urges seniors to take steps to keep sharp.
Apr 14, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds that age does not impair decision-making capabilities
(Medical Xpress)—Contrary to conventional wisdom that cognitive function declines beginning in the mid-40s, aging does not correlate with a deteriorating ability to think for ourselves. These are the findings of one of ...
Jan 17, 2013
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Neuroscience
Study: Men at higher risk for mild memory loss than women
Men may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of mild memory loss that occurs between normal aging and dementia, than women, according to a study published in the January 25, 2012, ...
Jan 25, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hearing specialist offers tips to turn down tinnitus
Not a week goes by when I don't see someone in my clinic complaining of a strange and constant phantom sound in one of their ears, or in both ears. The noise is loud, distracting and scary—and it doesn't go away.
Dec 13, 2022
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Neuroscience
On Nutrition: Food for thoughts
I forgot that June was Brain Health Awareness Month. And then I stumbled over several interesting research articles that say it's never to late—or early—to learn.
Jul 29, 2022
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Neuroscience
Exercise in mid-life won't improve cognitive function in women
For middle-aged women, exercise has many health benefits, but it may not help maintain cognitive function over the long term, according to a new UCLA Health study. The study observed a diverse group of roughly 1,700 women ...
Mar 31, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
One in ten older Americans has dementia, according to first nationally representative study in more than 20 years
In the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence in more than 20 years, Columbia University researchers have found almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while another 22% ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Medical economics
Persistent low wages linked to faster memory decline in later life
Sustained low wages are associated with significantly faster memory decline, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. While low-wage jobs have been associated with health outcomes such ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Chronic inflammation linked to less likelihood of healthy aging
Chronic exposure to high levels of interleukin-6 was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Sep 16, 2013
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Vision loss may up cognitive decline-related functional limitations
(HealthDay)—Vision impairment is associated with increased subjective cognitive decline (SCD)-related functional limitations for adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the May 24 issue of the ...
May 24, 2019
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