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Turmeric-Based Drug Effective on Alzheimer Flies
Curcumin, a substance
extracted from turmeric,
prolongs life and enhances
activity of fruit flies with
a nervous disorder similar
to Alzheimer's disease,
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Brain-Imaging Technique Predicts Who Will Suffer Cognitive Decline Over Time
Scientists have used a brain
imaging tool that
effectively tracked and
predicted cognitive decline
over a two-year period. The
... > full story
Researchers Develop Method of Directing Stem Cells to Increase Bone Formation and Bone Strength
Scientists have developed a
novel technique to enhance
bone growth by using a
molecule which, when
injected into the
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Why Do Cells Age? Discovery of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins May Provide Insight Into Cell Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases
One of the big mysteries in
biology is why cells age.
Now scientists report that
they have discovered a
weakness in a component of
... > full story
- Turmeric-Based Drug Effective on Alzheimer Flies
- Brain-Imaging Technique Predicts Who Will Suffer Cognitive Decline Over Time
- Researchers Develop Method of Directing Stem Cells to Increase Bone Formation and Bone Strength
- Why Do Cells Age? Discovery of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins May Provide Insight Into Cell Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases
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How Fast You Walk and Your Grip in Middle Age May Predict Dementia, Stroke Risk
February 15, 2012 — Simple tests such as walking speed and hand grip strength may help doctors determine how likely it is a middle-aged person will develop dementia or ... > full story -
Cognitive Stimulation Beneficial in Dementia
February 14, 2012 — Cognitive stimulation therapies have beneficial effects on memory and thinking in people with dementia, according to a systematic review. Despite concerns that cognitive improvements may not be ... > full story -
Trouble Sleeping? It May Affect Your Memory Later on
February 14, 2012 — The amount and quality of sleep you get at night may affect your memory later in life, according to new ... > full story -
First Prospective Analysis Links Breast and Pancreatic Cancer Risk With Lynch Syndrome
February 13, 2012 — Summary of the first prospective study to provide strong evidence of increased breast and pancreatic cancer risk in individuals with Lynch syndrome, who carry certain inherited genetic mutations in ... > full story -
Hearing Aid Gap: Millions Who Could Benefit Remain Untreated
February 13, 2012 — Though an estimated 26.7 million Americans age 50 and older have hearing loss, only about one in seven uses a hearing aid, according to a new ... > full story -
Air Pollution Linked to Cognitive Decline in Women
February 13, 2012 — A large, prospective study indicates that chronic exposure to particulate air pollution may accelerate cognitive decline in older ... > full story -
Good Aerobic Capacity Promotes Learning
February 13, 2012 — Aerobic fitness has a favorable effect on cognitive functions. For example, physically active elderly people are less prone to aging-related cognitive decline than those who lead a sedentary ... > full story -
Seniors Show Greater Life Satisfaction Than Young People, Study Suggests
February 13, 2012 — Healthy older adults reported less negative thinking compared to other age groups, leading to greater life satisfaction in seniors. The study examined the complex relationship between aging and ... > full story -
Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss
February 13, 2012 — New research suggests that consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories per day may double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people age 70 and older. MCI is the stage ... > full story -
Drug Halts Organ Damage in Inflammatory Genetic Disorder, Study Suggests
February 10, 2012 — A new study shows that Kineret (anakinra), a medication approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in stopping the progression of organ damage in people with neonatal-onset ... > full story
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