Muscle discovery has "huge potential" for healthier aging
"Discoveries from research like this have huge potential for developing therapeutic strategies that promote healthier ageing," the researchers say.
Sign of aging reversed by simple exercise
"Everyone says that '[aging is] just part of getting older,' but this doesn't actually have to be true," researchers say.
Racism may increase Alzheimer's risk
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia. New research may explain why.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as "protective" gene may open up new treatments
The findings may lead to new types of therapies that mimic the gene's protective effect to prevent or treat Alzheimer's.
Kids may be putting grandparents at risk of pneumonia
The risk of pneumonia was particularly high among older adults who had been exposed to children under the age of 5.
Scientists discover possible new treatment for Alzheimer's
The treatment works by restoring the activity of our brain's own cellular cleanup crew.
Scientists reveal symptom that is major flag for dementia risk
Patients who had experienced this symptom were three times more likely to develop dementia during the study period.
Scientists identify the three main risk factors for brain aging
The research opens the door to potential prevention strategies for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Scientists reveal diet plan that may lower Alzheimer's risk by 27%
A change of diet could help protect millions of Americans from inflammatory neurodegeneration, scientists suggest.
Dementia risk may fall as younger generations have larger brains
Over a 40 year period, brain surface area increased by nearly 15 percent on average.
Optimism may help women stay mobile in older age
Women who were positive thinkers had slower rates of decline in standing mobility and walking time, suggesting that seeing the 'bright side' could have physical benefits.
Scientists reveal dementia link to symptom affecting 7M Americans
The condition was associated with a threefold increase in dementia risk.
Brains of older adults boosted in just 12 weeks by daily fiber supplement
Participants taking fiber supplements showed improved results on a cognition test used to assess for early Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists reveal how many steps lower heart failure risk in older adults
The target step count for a healthy heart may be more attainable than you think.
Harvard cardiologist debunks three common myths about heart disease
"One important thing to remember is that many of risk factors for heart disease can be completely silent," Haider Warraich told Newsweek.
Dementia breakthrough "changes how we think" about treatment
The discovery offers new treatment avenues for a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Alzheimer's risk may be lowered by erectile dysfunction drugs
Participants using this treatment were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease during the study period.
Scientists reveal dementia risk link to periods
The research offers exciting avenues for potential treatments in the future while highlighting who may be at increased risk of developing dementia.
Neuroscientists reveal weird vision problems as early Alzheimer's symptom
The symptom was more reliable at predicting Alzheimer's disease than memory loss.
Dementia risk lowered by these six habits, study says
Combining these habits saw the most beneficial effects on the participants' dementia risk.
Scientists find less invasive way to test for Alzheimer's
The discovery offers hope of earlier detection for millions of possible sufferers of the debilitating disease.
Multivitamins may boost memory and brain health in older adults
A major study showed that a single daily supplement slowed cognitive aging by the equivalent of two years compared with a placebo.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as five new subgroups identified
The discovery paves the way toward more personalized treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
Dentist warns of link between not brushing your teeth and dementia
"The public needs to be more aware of the correlation between oral health and cognitive abilities," researchers told Newsweek.
Alzheimer's mysterious origins may lie in exhausted cells unable to cope
A discovery has important implications for future treatments and may explain why patients respond differently to different drugs.
Ignoring hearing problems could be linked to dementia
Hearing aids may help stave off the disease, according to new research.
Anti-aging discovery may pave the way to treatments for longer life
The discovery could bring us one step closer to effective treatments for aging and age-related diseases.
More people are choosing continuing care retirement communities—this is why
Friendship Village resident Virginia Olsen said continuing care retirement communities "offer the opportunity to have a purpose for every person."
Sleep schedule linked to dementia risk, scientists warn
"Sleep health recommendations often focus on getting the recommended amount of sleep," scientists told Newsweek.
Cocoa could boost brains of older adults with poor diets
Scientists have identified one group in particular who might benefit from these supplements.