Category: Aging
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …
Study Links Cytomegalovirus to a Specific Subtype of Alzheimer’s Disease: Could Treating the Virus Offer a Solution?
Researchers from Arizona State University just revealed a surprising link between a common virus, present in most octogenarians, and a specific form of Alzheimer’s disease. Could the key to …Glaucoma Medication Methazolamide Shows Potential in Animal Studies for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Another victory has been won in one of the seemingly unending skirmishes that researchers have been fighting with neurodegenerative diseases for many years now. While past victories may have …
Fibrin Triggers Microglial Activation Contributing to Cognitive Decline, Research Shows
A study published in Nature Immunology elucidates the role of fibrin, a blood protein, in contributing to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. This research focuses on how fibrin …Excessive Napping in the Elderly May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Dementia
In the US, 5.8 million people were affected by Alzheimer’s disease in 2020, according to the CDC. This pathology is caused by the degeneration of neurons in the brain …
One in Two Old People in the US Dies with a Dementia Diagnosis Study Shows
Better patient care is believed to be the main reason for the significant change in the proportion of older people affected by dementia at the end of life. The …Early L-Dopa Administration for Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia Harmful
Age-related cognitive decline and dementia are serious public health issues with devastating consequences for individuals, caregivers, and healthcare services. The current global cost of dementia is approximately one trillion …
Do You Want to Avoid Dementia? Why Quitting Alcohol After 65 – Or Even Sooner – Might Be Key
Despite common beliefs about moderate drinking, no level of alcohol is safe for the brain, particularly for those over 65. This article examines why abstaining from alcohol is key …