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10/11/2013 - Why A Peanut Butter Test For Alzheimer's Might Be Too Simple

Alzheimer’s disease can be tough to diagnose, especially early on. Doctors can order brain scans and assay spinal fluids. But existing tests are imperfect and some can be invasive. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

10/10/2013 - Scientists Hail Major Breakthrough in Treating Alzheimer’s in Mice

A new drug compound has successfully prevented degenerative diseases from destroying brain cells in mice. Read the full article at Time.

10/10/2013 - GPS for Wandering Dog-Walker Shows Dementia Challenge

At least 35.6 million people have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia the most common forms, according to the World Health Organization. About 40 percent of them get lost, and half of those who are missing for more than 24 hours die or are seriously injured, according to studies. GPS systems are increasingly in demand. Read… Read more 10/10/2013 - GPS for Wandering Dog-Walker Shows Dementia Challenge

10/9/2013 - New details on Google's anti-aging startup

Google last month made waves in the biotech world by announcing the formation of Calico, a “new company that will focus on health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases.” Read the full article at CNN.

10/8/2013 - Peanut Butter Sniff Test Confirms Alzheimer's

A dollop of peanut butter and a ruler might be a way to confirm a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Jennifer Stamps, a graduate student in the McKnight Brain Institute Center for Smell and Taste and the University of Florida, came up with the idea of using peanut butter to test for smell sensitivity when… Read more 10/8/2013 - Peanut Butter Sniff Test Confirms Alzheimer's

10/8/2013 - AARP's top 5 cities for retiring on the cheap

Given how many Baby Boomers are entering retirement with little to no savings, the Golden Years have become the Frugal Years for an entire generation of retirees. Read the full article at USA Today.

10/8/2013 - Here Come the Three Horsemen of the Retirement Apocalypse

Coming soon: means testing, mandatory savings, longevity insurance. The nation’s retirement system consists of a patchwork of programs that include Social Security, 401(k) plans, IRAs, Keoghs, traditional pensions and federal thrift savings. Each of these has served a specific need or group. But in many cases, these programs have evolved into something they were never… Read more 10/8/2013 - Here Come the Three Horsemen of the Retirement Apocalypse

10/7/2013 - Why slowing the aging process could save the U.S. trillions

Finding the fountain of youth might never happen. But new research shows that slowing down the aging process could be an imminent reality — and one that should be taken seriously. Read the full article at PBS News Hour.

10/7/2013 - A new study links stress in middle age with dementia later in life

Another reason to stress: Stress itself may lead to dementia Might the everyday stresses experienced in middle age play a role in the development of dementia later in life? Read the full article at The Washington Post.

10/7/2013 - Delaying Aging May Have A Bigger Payoff Than Fighting Disease

Curing cancer and eliminating heart disease has been the holy grail of medical research. But there could be even greater benefits if aging itself could be delayed, a study finds. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).