Is it possible to predict when a woman will enter menopause?
Despite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, people cannot be told with any certainty how long they’ll live.
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Rutgers to Host Careers in Gerontology Twitter Chat
Rutgers to discuss careers in aging, opportunities and challenges that exist for this part of our population, and ways to lead change
Read moreResearchers reveal aging signatures across diverse tissue cells in mice
Comprehensive analyses provide new biological insights on the aging process in mice and will aid future studies on aging and related topics
Read moreFighting dementia with play
A dementia diagnosis turns the world upside down, not only for the person affected but also for their relatives, as
Read moreAGS names Dr. Faith Atai Clinician of the Year
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today named Faith Atai, MD, a skilled clinician and medical administrator with a dedication to
Read moreHaving both hearing and vision loss may double risk of dementia
MINNEAPOLIS – Losing some hearing or eyesight is often a part of getting older, but a new study says losing
Read moreAGS honors Dr. Helen Fernandez for outstanding contributions to geriatrics education
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced that Helen Fernandez, MD, MPH, a national geriatrics education leader focused on improving
Read moreStudy shows why crossing obstacles is difficult for patients with Parkinson’s disease
The scientists detected incapacities related to gait timing and foot placement. Their discoveries serve as a basis for the development of an exercise protocol that mitigates the difficulty.
Read more#AGS21 Henderson Awardee Dr. Ellen Flaherty sets sight on collaborative care for us all as we age
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) celebrates Ellen Flaherty, PhD, APRN, AGSF, an Assistant Professor at the Dartmouth Geisel School of
Read moreBeing top baboon costs males their longevity
Struggle for dominance leaves a mark on genes and speeds up aging
Read moreCompeting for high status speeds up aging in male baboons
Study suggests that high social status contributes to accelerated aging in baboons, despite its other advantages
Read moreReport: Disparities limiting access to healthcare services in PA’s underserved communities
New report by AARP Pennsylvania and Drexel University finds health inequities driven by geography and race, shortage of health care workers, digital divide, and pharmacy deserts
Read moreUnusual mechanism in rare mutation associated with Alzheimer’s uncovered by UChicago researchers
A novel mechanism has been identified that might explain why a rare mutation is associated with familial Alzheimer’s disease in a new study by investigators at the University of Chicago.
Read moreTop #AGS21 research presentations address older adults’ views on gun retirement and more
Other subjects include changes in the Alzheimer’s brain and a new model for predicting the life expectancy of older adults
Read moreGut microbiota in cesarean-born babies catches up
Infants born by cesarean section have a relatively meager array of bacteria in the gut. But by the age of
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Exercise in mid-life won’t improve cognitive function in women
For middle-aged women, exercise has many health benefits, but it may not help maintain cognitive function over the long term, according to a new UCLA Health study.
Read moreExperimental treatment offers hope of fertility for early menopausal women
New pilot study suggests that administration of platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins might restore ovarian function in women during early menopause
Read moreFor people with dementia in assisted living, quality of life improves with mindful care
The typical ‘activity programming’ at many assisted living residences can leave people with dementia on the sidelines
Read moreFor first time ever in AGS Annual Scientific Meeting History, #AGS21 goes virtual
New York (March 29, 2021)– The worlds of work, education, and networking have changed drastically in the past year, and
Read moreA common shoulder injury could heal faster, thanks to this first-of-a-kind tissue implant
Longer-lasting rotator cuff repair may be possible with BioEnthesis, a Purdue University invention available on the market
Read moreExercise in mid-life won’t improve cognitive function in women
A new study reveals that physical activity in mid-life does not protect against cognitive aging in women
Read moreChanges in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new study of people aged 70-80.
Read moreAlzheimer Europe outlines state-of-play of dementia policy in Europe
Alzheimer Europe has launched a new report, ‘Dementia Monitor 2020’, providing a high-level overview of how countries across Europe have responded to the challenges posed by dementia
Read moreChanges in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy ageing
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a
Read moreSelenium supplementation protects against obesity and may extend lifespan
Supplementation of the nutrient selenium protects against diet-induced obesity and may extend the lifespan of mice by controlling energy-regulating hormones
Read moreGSA’s KAER toolkit promotes care conversations on brain health, cognitive status
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new edition of its KAER toolkit, which is intended to support
Read moreMachine learning helps spot gait problems in individuals with multiple sclerosis
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Monitoring the progression of multiple sclerosis-related gait issues can be challenging in adults over 50 years old,
Read moreGlyNAC improves multiple defects in aging to boost strength and cognition in older humans
A pilot human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC – a
Read moreChronic viral infections can have lasting effects on human immunity, similar to aging
Researchers identify signatures of immune dysfunction that are shared in aging and chronic viral infections of HIV and Hepatitis C
Read moreLab model offers hope for macular degeneration patients
3D lab model using patient-derived tissues could lead to individual treatments or cure
Read moreFunding research toward treating the root cause of neurodegenerative disease
Professor and GlycoNet Investigator Simonetta Sipione’s research awarded major grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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Study reveals how long-term infection and inflammation impairs immune response as we age
Humans are born with tens of thousands of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that collectively ensure lifelong production of blood and immune cells that protect us from infections.
Read moreAllianThera Biopharma comes out of stealth and collaborates on AI with Insilico Medicine
AllianThera Biopharma lead by ex-pharma veterans, Dr. Yuan-Hua Ding and Dr. Javier Cote-Sierra partnered with an AI-driven drug discovery company, Insilico Medicine to tackle cancer and autoimmune diseases
Read moreStudy reveals how long-term infection and inflammation impairs immune response as we age
HOUSTON, TX – March 25, 2021 – Humans are born with tens of thousands of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that
Read moreAlzheimer’s patients’ cognition improves with Sargramostim (GM-CSF), new study shows
Clinical trial participants saw memory-enhancing benefits and disease modifying activities when taking Sargramostim
Read moreDuring the first wave of coronavirus pandemic older adults left home mainly for physical activity
Older adults drastically reduced their out-of-home activities
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Parkinson’s gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime
A pioneering study, published in Scientific Reports, found that the Parkinon’s gene PINK1 is important for the generation of dopamine-producing neurons throughout life, and is not just responsible for the premature death of these neurons.
Read moreStem cell therapy shows promise against age-related muscle loss
As the name implies, induced pluripotent stem cells can become any type of cell in our body, and scientists have
Read moreWorld-first aged care monitoring and alert technology unveiled
New smart monitoring system features innovative sensor tech developed by RMIT University
Read moreParkinson’s gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime
A pioneering study, published in Scientific Reports , found that the Parkinon’s gene PINK1 is important for the generation of
Read moreIn-person, telehealth care, costs before, during COVID-19 pandemic
What The Study Did: This study of working-age people enrolled in private health plans from March 2019 through June 2020
Read moreOne in 10 older adults have gotten a “pandemic pet,” poll finds
Prior poll showed health and wellness benefits of pet ownership for people over 50
Read moreAging-US: Adiposity & Muscle Function: a community-based cross-sectional study
Dr. Wei-Shiung Yang from The National Taiwan University Hospital said, “The impact of muscle mass or muscle strength on functional disability has attracted high levels of attention in the medical community”
Read moreAging-US: Aging and rejuvenation – a modular epigenome model
This www.Aging-US.com study reports that epigenetic rejuvenation seems to hold the key to arresting or even reversing organismal aging
Read moreAging-US: Aging phenotype of MDPL syndrome associated with impaired DNA repair capacity
‘These www.Aging-US.com results suggest an alteration in DNA replication/repair function of POLD1 as a primary pathogenetic cause of MDPL.’
Read moreAssociation of age with SARS-CoV-2 antibody response
What The Study Did: This study examined whether the quantity and quality of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were different among children,
Read moreTo live independently longer, look to inexpensive home hacks
Raised toilets, grab bars, shower seats improve quality of life for elders, but millions go without
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Could leak in blood-brain barrier cause poor memory?
One of the keys to having a healthy brain at any age is having a healthy blood-brain barrier, a complex interface of blood vessels that run through the brain. Research shows the blood-brain barrier leaks as we age, and we lose cells called pericytes. But could this leak and the difficulties in recall be the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease?
Read moreOsteoporosis drug prescribing often does not follow guidelines
Less than one in 10 commercially insured patients in the United States who broke a hip, a major complication of osteoporosis, receive any osteoporosis medical treatment within two calendar quarters of their fracture, according to a study whose results will be presented at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.
Read more1 in 3 older thyroid patients take medications that interfere with thyroid function tests
Study highlights complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults
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