Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Shorter telomeres point to increased Alzheimer's risk

Short telomeres in midlife are associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, UConn School of Medicine researchers report in the May 30 issue of Aging Cell.

Medical research

A way of life that keeps cells young in one region of Costa Rica

In Nicoya, Costa Rica, where average incomes are among the nation's lowest, the average life span is 85—among the world's highest. By comparison, a person in the United States can reasonably expect to live to just 77, according ...

page 2 from 31