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What really happens to our memory as we age?

What really happens to our memory as we age?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor anyone over the age of 30 reading this article, here's some bad news for you: Your brain is already on the decline.The

What really happens to our memory as we age?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor anyone over the age of 30 reading this article, here's some bad news for you: Your brain is already on the decline.The
Music may bring health benefits for older adults, poll suggests

Music may bring health benefits for older adults, poll suggests

by University of MichiganKey findings from a poll of older adults, about the health-related benefits they get from listening to or making music. Credit: Emily Smith, University of MichiganWhether

Music may bring health benefits for older adults, poll suggests

by University of MichiganKey findings from a poll of older adults, about the health-related benefits they get from listening to or making music. Credit: Emily Smith, University of MichiganWhether
The curious link between animal hibernation and aging, and what humans could learn from it

The curious link between animal hibernation and aging, and what humans could learn from it

by Peter Stenvinkel,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example

The curious link between animal hibernation and aging, and what humans could learn from it

by Peter Stenvinkel,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example
New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults

New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults

by Trinity College DublinPercentage of the Irish older adult population with high CRP (>10 mg/dL) by age and vitamin D status. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287

New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults

by Trinity College DublinPercentage of the Irish older adult population with high CRP (>10 mg/dL) by age and vitamin D status. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287
New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation

New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation

by ElsevierResolvin-D2 (RvD2), when added ex vivo, acted directly on the bone marrow to induce a specific increase in monocyte/macrophage progenitors and reduce steatosis and collagen deposition.

New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation

by ElsevierResolvin-D2 (RvD2), when added ex vivo, acted directly on the bone marrow to induce a specific increase in monocyte/macrophage progenitors and reduce steatosis and collagen deposition.