Mental Health
December 15, 2021
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Molecule found in human cells shows potential to counteract Alzheimer’s
By Editorial Team (A)
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) have made an interesting discovery that could be used to help counteract the effects of Alzheimer’s disease – and in particular, memory loss. There are currently no effective strategies to prevent, slow down or cure Alzheimer’s disease known to medical science. A central characteristic of Alzheimer’s is […]
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December 15, 2021
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Link found between mental health issues in youth and accelerated aging, health problems in later life
By AGE2B team
Findings published in the medical journals JAMA Psychiatry and JAMA Network Open suggest that people who experience mental health issues in their youth are at a higher risk of accelerated aging in middle age, as well as of developing diseases and dying earlier. Work on these issues was carried as part of two related studies […]
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December 15, 2021
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New study suggests feeling young could extend life
By AGE2B team
A new study published by the American Psychological Association argues that subjective age is linked to physical health. A team of researchers at the German Centre of Gerontology in Berlin spent three years examining data collected from more than 5,000 German citizens aged 40 or over, and concluded that there are a host of health […]
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December 15, 2021
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Large-scale blood analysis study signals potential future breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
By Editorial Team (A)
A large-scale scientific study carried out by the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has possibly taken a major step towards uncovering the source of Alzheimer’s disease. The research analyzed blood samples from 10,000 middle-aged and elderly individuals – some of them taken decades ago as part of an ongoing investigation – and identified […]
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December 15, 2021
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‘Spiritual fitness’: a simpler path to reducing the risk of AD
By Editorial Team (A)
Alzheimer’s disease blights the lives of millions of people around the world, and the number of those suffering from it is expected to only increase in the 21st century. Fortunately, those with expertise in this area are expanding the scope of their research to find new ways to resist and prevent AD. In addition to […]
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December 15, 2021
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Exercise is the best way to prevent mental decline, according to new research
By AGE2B team
Diseases that affect the brain are a major risk for all of us as we grow older. Over time, our brains age naturally just like other parts of our bodies, even if we’re lucky enough not to experience any symptoms of disease. Yet this aging process involves a deterioration in the structure and functioning of […]
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