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Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone

Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone

by Lori SolomonPet ownership is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inJAMA Network Open.Yanzhi Li, Ph

Pet ownership may slow cognitive decline in older adults living alone

by Lori SolomonPet ownership is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inJAMA Network Open.Yanzhi Li, Ph
China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

The "China Alzheimer’s Disease Report 2024 was recently released at a conference held at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Me

China Alzheimer's Disease Report: Higher Incidence and Mortality Rates in Women

The "China Alzheimer’s Disease Report 2024 was recently released at a conference held at Renji Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Me
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 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.
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
Defense against joint degeneration

Defense against joint degeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressThe role of ITGBL1 in facial cartilage development in X. laevis embryos. A) Alcian blue-stained images of craniofacial cartilages in control and Itgbl1-rescued

Defense against joint degeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressThe role of ITGBL1 in facial cartilage development in X. laevis embryos. A) Alcian blue-stained images of craniofacial cartilages in control and Itgbl1-rescued
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
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
Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g
A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: GPNMB is a potential candidate of seno-antigen. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s43587-021-00151-2A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Japa

A new vaccine that alters senescent cells in a way that pushes the immune system into removing them

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: GPNMB is a potential candidate of seno-antigen. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s43587-021-00151-2A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Japa