Category: Aging
Persistent Insomnia Increases Stroke Risk by 16%—Middle-Aged Adults Who Struggle to Fall Asleep Face Greatest Threat, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 9-year study of 31,000 adults found insomnia increases stroke risk by 16%. Sleep difficulties like trouble falling asleep show the strongest ties to stroke. Managing insomnia …
Comprehensive Study of Reptiles and Amphibians Provides Fresh Insights on Aging and Longevity
Man has long yearned for the secrets of being “forever young.” New research, the most comprehensive of its kind, now appears to have unlocked secrets that could help people …
Faulty Mitochondria Trigger Insulin Dysfunction in Pancreatic Cells, but ISRIB Restores Blood Sugar Control in Mice
Key Takeaways: Faulty mitochondria in insulin-producing cells trigger a stress response that disrupts blood sugar control, per a University of Michigan study. An experimental drug, ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response …
Essential Products for Dementia Care: Empowering Caregivers and Enhancing Safety, Comfort & Independence
Living with dementia can be difficult, both for individuals living with the condition as well as those caring for them. Dementia affects a person’s memory and other aspects of …
Severe Menopausal Symptoms Linked to 74% Increased Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Postmenopausal Women
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. It is marked by the cessation of menstrual cycles and is …Early Reproduction Genetically Linked to Shortened Lifespan: Insights from a Comprehensive University of Michigan Study
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten lifespan. This was recently revealed by researchers from the University of Michigan. Before reaching this conclusion, they wanted to test biologist …Stanford Scientists Develop a Blood Test That Can Predict Which Organ Will Fail First
Not all organs age at the same rate from one person to the next. For example, around one in five healthy adults aged 50 or older has at least …Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Investigating Neurodegenerative Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and devastating condition that causes system-wide inflammation. Langerhans cells are a variant of dendritic cells present on the skin’s surface, which aid …