Purpose in life by day linked to better sleep at night Having a purpose in life means you are more likely to sleep better at night with less sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, reports a new study. Cultivating a purpose in life could be drug-free strategy to improve sleep, scientists said. The study participants…
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Healthy brain aging linked to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive abilities that are known to decline early in aging. The studies add to the evidence that dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6…
Diagnostic biomarkers in saliva show promise in recognizing early Alzheimer’s disease Investigators are hopeful that their study involving small molecules in saliva will help identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnostic biomarkers in saliva show promise in recognizing early Alzheimer’s disease Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease The evidence is clear. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study concludes. Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Switching to a low-glycemic diet may stop age-related eye disease, study suggests Development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be arrested by switching from a high-glycemic to a low-glycemic diet, suggests a new study conducted in mice. Switching to a low-glycemic diet may stop age-related eye disease, study suggests Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
Old cells that refuse to die may lead to treatments for age-related diseases Old cells might be useful after all, scientists suggest. Understanding why some “retired” cells do not undergo apoptosis could lead to treatments for old-age-related diseases. Old cells that refuse to die may lead to treatments for age-related diseases Source: Science Daily Healthy…
Does exercise affect the brain’s aging process? New research aims to find out Most people know that regular exercise can keep a body looking and feeling young. What about the brain? Researchers were recently awarded a two-year grant to further examine the role physical activity plays on the brain. Does exercise affect the brain’s aging…
Family history of Alzheimer’s may alter metabolic gene that increases risk for disease A new study may have identified the link that explains years of conflicting research over a mitochondrial gene and the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a dramatic difference in the gene’s impact on memory, general cognitive function and risk based on…
Dual gait testing as early predictor of dementia Gait, or motion testing, while simultaneously performing a cognitively demanding task can be an effective predictor of progression to dementia and eventually help with earlier diagnosis, new research demonstrates. Dual gait testing as early predictor of dementia Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging