Category: mind

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5/9/2013 - Reverse Aging Technique In Blood Makes Old Mouse Hearts Appear Young Again

by on May 9, 2013 4:05 pm
It’s time to turn back the clock on an aging ticker. Drawing on an odd experimental technique invented more than a century ago but rarely done now, researchers have found that a blood-borne protein makes old mouse hearts appear young and healthy again. It’s not clear yet whether humans would react the same way, but… Read more 5/9/2013 - Reverse Aging Technique In Blood Makes Old Mouse Hearts Appear Young Again
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5/8/2013 - High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk

by on May 8, 2013 4:14 pm
Elevated blood sugar levels may increase a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Read the full article at US News & World Report.
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5/7/2013 - Promising Alzheimer’s Treatment Fails, Drug Maker Says

by on May 7, 2013 6:16 pm
In yet another setback for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, Baxter International said Tuesday that a promising new therapy had failed to halt the mental decline caused by the disease in a late-stage clinical trial. Read the full article at The New York Times.
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5/6/2013 - Could family longevity protect against dementia?

by on May 6, 2013 7:43 pm
The sons and daughters of people who live very long lives tend to get the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease later than others, but they’re not immune from the memory-robbing disease, according to a new study. Read the full article at Reuters.
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5/6/2013 - Does aluminum in pans and antiperspirants lead to Alzheimer’s disease?

by on May 6, 2013 5:45 pm
Some worry about aluminum in cookware and drinking water, but studies suggests minor risk at most. Read the full article at The Washington Post.  
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5/1/2013 - Does Depression Contribute to Dementia?

by on May 1, 2013 6:02 pm
A large body of research has linked late-life depression to social isolation, poorer health and an increased risk of death. Now, a new study finds that depression is associated with subsequent vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, conditions poised to expand dramatically with the aging population. Read the full article at The New York Times.
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4/30/2013 - New blood test may predict Alzheimer's disease

by on April 30, 2013 5:14 pm
Australian scientists say they are one step closer to creating a blood test that can predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear. New CSIRO research has identified markers in the blood that can signal whether the disease is starting to developing in the brain. Read the full article at ABC News.
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4/29/2013 - Why Older Minds Make Better Decisions

by on April 29, 2013 11:08 pm
The decisions we make throughout our lives about money, work, health and relationships have a tremendous influence on how we age. And as the number of older people increases, not only in the United States but around the world, the decisions seniors make and how they make them will have a significant impact on global… Read more 4/29/2013 - Why Older Minds Make Better Decisions
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4/29/2013 - Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia

by on April 29, 2013 9:18 pm
Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy — the so-called Mediterranean diet — may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S. study suggests. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.
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4/29/2013 - A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse

by on April 29, 2013 5:16 pm
America’s 78 million aging baby boomers are heading into retirement with more than their considerable wealth, health and education. They are also bringing into their golden years an epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness that has yet to be recognized, according to a recent Institute of Medicine report. Read the full article… Read more 4/29/2013 - A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse