Study uncovers a possible mechanism that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's
For more than 20 years, scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease.
13 hours ago - News Medical - 2 articles
Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?
A gene called FMNL2 may explain why people with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, or obesity have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
16 hours ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
Senolytic treatment shows promise in DME, wet AMD
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A senolytic therapy represents a novel approach to treating diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration, according to a speaker at...
13 days ago - Healio
Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's
Living a sedentary lifestyle and suffering from associated conditions like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes puts someone at an increased Alzheimer's risk.
15 days ago - Daily Mail
5 Best Anti-Aging Foods You Can Add to Your Diet
What you eat matters for your health and well-being, but science also suggests that the food choices you make could influence how you age. What you put on your plate matters!...
17 days ago - Cathe Friedrich - 2 articles
Seven Factors Account for 85% of Acute MI Risk in Young Americans
Seven risk factors, some modifiable and some not, accounted for the vast majority of risk for first-time acute myocardial infarction in young adults, according to a...
22 days ago - MedPage Today
When it comes to preventing Alzheimer's, women respond better than men
A study is the first to examine if sex significantly affects cognitive outcomes in people who follow individually-tailored, multi-domain clinical interventions. The study also...
29 days ago - ScienceDaily - 2 articles
How Strength Training Affects Tendons and Ligaments
Strength training is a great prescription for health, but the benefits don't stop there. It's also an antidote to the aging process. Regular strength training may lower the...
1 month ago - Cathe Friedrich
Faricimab approval, home OCT mark major developments in retina
WASHINGTON - Recent developments in the retina field include increasingly durable therapeutics for vascular disease, according to a speaker here. “It's an exciting time in the...
1 month ago - Healio
In Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Control Could Add Years to Life
People with diabetes who hit treatment goals for metabolic measures tacked years onto their life expectancy, a modeling study suggested. Among 421 individuals with type 2...
1 month ago - MedPage Today
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Massachusetts Welcomes the 100th Age-Friendly Community
The age-friendly movement in Massachusetts reached a milestone this week as the town of Monson became the 100th community in the Commonwealth to commit to joining the AARP...
Common Prostate Cancer Drugs Less Safe, Reveals New Study
Men with prostate cancer taking abiraterone or enzalutamide with hormone therapy have more risk of medical issues compared to peers using hormone therapy only.
Amarfio and Noble put on united front
North Melbourne CEO Ben Amarfio believes senior coach David Noble is the right man to lead the Kangaroos' rebuild
Salem for All Ages is Featured in AARP Age-Friendly Community Spotlight
Salem for All Ages, the age-friendly initiative in Salem, Mass. that recently released its Year 5 Progress Report, is featured in a community spotlight by AARP. The feature...
Justice in Aging Releases Research Brief on Reducing Barriers to Reentry for...
Similar to a health impact assessment conducted by the Public Health Institute of Western Mass. on “Healthy Aging with a Criminal Record in Hampden County, MA” the organization...
Abbott's senior vice president grilled by members of House subcommittee
“We know we let you down.” The senior vice president of Abbott Nutrition - the manufacturer of infant formula whose plant closure amid a food safety investigation has left the...
A sugar-studded protein could be key to stopping Alzheimer's disease...
In a bit of "reverse engineering" research using brain tissues from five people who died with Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they discovered that a...
Kindra's Memorial Day Sale Is Offering 40% Off Skin Care & Supplements That...
Maybe you're dealing with vaginal dryness and irritation that's driving you up the wall. Or maybe you're feeling less revved up about sex these days and are hoping to revive...
Even With High Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's, Lifestyle Factors Matter
Midlife scores on the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 - an assessment of physical activity, diet, obesity, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar...
Lithium May Lower Osteoporosis Risk in Bipolar Disorder
Although increased risk for osteoporosis is common in bipolar disorder, lithium may provide a significant protective effect against the bone disease, results from the largest...