Category: Aging
Recent Phase 3 Trials Shed Light on Gantenerumab’s Role in Alzheimer’s Treatment and Future Research Directions
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about 70% of dementia cases worldwide. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and behavior, leading …Exploring EEG Oscillations: Unveiling the Neural Dynamics of Semantic Memory Retrieval in Aging and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Semantic memory, which encompasses our knowledge about facts and concepts, is known to be relatively stable as we age. However, in the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, such as …
Vaccines Against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Herpes Zoster, and Pneumococcal Infections Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk
In 2020 according to the CDC an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older had Alzheimer’s disease. The main risk factor for the disease is age, as the …Superagers Have Notably Different Lifestyle Habits and Brain Structure
A research team comparing the brains of superagers with those of regular adults has found that people in the former group exhibited markedly faster movement speeds and better mental …Low Taurine Levels May Cause You To Age Faster Study Shows
It is well known that the levels of certain key substances in the body drop as people age. New research shows that one such substance, taurine, may be critical …
The Influence of Psychological Distress and Fatigue after 45 Years of Age on Dementia Risk
Signs of psychological stress, such as distress or exhaustion, may be associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a Finnish study. There is currently no cure for …