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These Scientists Want to Redefine Alzheimer's as a 'Double-Prion' Disease
Gizmodo - Ed Cara
Researchers this week say their work should upturn the conventional narrative of how Alzheimer’s disease happens. They argue the progression of …
Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know as You Age
hopkinsmedicine.org - Reviewed By:
Prevention While healthy living can help prevent risk factor conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease, certain aspects on their own can also …
We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it
newscientist.com - By Debora MacKenzie
AFTER decades of disappointment, we may have a new lead on fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Compelling evidence that the condition is caused by a …
Eating More Mushrooms Could Improve Your Mental Health—Here's Why
Real Simple - Zee Krstic
A new study shows that the earthy vegetable could drastically reduce odds of cognitive decline, especially for seniors. Mushrooms are delicious and …
How to Take Care of Your Eyes as You Age
consumerreports.org - By Hallie Levine
It’s natural to worry about losing your vision. After all, three of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S.—cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related …
Changing ‘the tragedy narrative’: Why a growing camp is promoting a more joyful approach to Alzheimer’s
The Washington Post - By Tara Bahrampour
Tom and Peggy Misciagna were sitting in their Manassas, Va., home recently, talking about the children they adopted overseas in the 1980s, when Tom, 64, misremembered a major detail. “We got two kids of
A Growing American Crisis: Who Will Care for the Baby Boomers?
TIME - Jay Newton-Small
IDEAS Newton-Small, a TIME contributor, is the CEO of MemoryWell and author of Broad Influence Every day since her husband broke his hip, Beatrice Egger has been afraid. The 91-year-old retired teacher
People with dementia lose their ability to daydream
sydney.edu.au
Research by neuroscientists at the University of Sydney has shown that people living with frontotemporal dementia – a form of younger-onset dementia …
Older Job Applicants Not Protected By Age Bias Law, Says U.S. Appeals Court
Forbes - Ruth Umoh
For decades, federal law has protected job seekers over the age of 40 from age discrimination. But in a major blow to older applicants on Wednesday, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Public Appeals ruled the
Music fights dementia one song at a time—and 3 more ways to stay mentally fit
Well+Good - by Emily Laurence
Driving around in the car while belting out Kelly Clarkson with your friends sure does wonders for your mood. But did you know it’s also sneakily …
A Minimalist's Guide to Anti-Aging
byrdie.com - by Lindsey Metrus
I work alongside women whose vanities resemble that of a lab, laden with tinctures, potions, and jars stacked upon each other, each of which we'd …
Five reasons gratitude can improve your life
sbs.com.au
If you’re older than 9, it’s hard to resist the urge to roll your eyes when someone at the Thanksgiving table suggests, “Let’s all go around the room …
Not into bingo, 84-year-old Texas woman gets college degree
Fox News - Associated Press
RICHARDSON, Texas – After raising five kids and retiring at age 77 from her secretarial job, Janet Fein couldn't be blamed for finally relaxing, but that's not her. Fein, now 84, went back to school and
Social Security's 'never-beneficiaries' include these people
FOX Business - Brittany De Lea
This year, 63 million Americans are expected to receive a collective $1 trillion in Social Security benefits – but there are some people who will never be eligible for the program. About 3 percent of between
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FDA approves direct-to-consumer hearing aid from Bose
Engadget - Mallory Locklear
It’s the first hearing aid that can be fit and programmed by the user. The US Food and Drug Administration has, for the first time, approved a hearing aid that can be fit, programmed and controlled by
Fall Asleep Anytime, Anywhere with This Military-Tested Trick
curiosity.com - Reuben Westmaas
Is there anything worse than lying in bed late at night, trying desperately to fall asleep and being utterly unable to do so? Yes, there is: You …
31 Surprising Signs You'll Live to 100
Prevention - Sandra Gordon
It's the little things you do that add years to your life. Consider this: In the 20th century, the average life expectancy shot up 30 years—the …
Dancing Can Reverse the Signs of Aging in the Brain
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Numerous recent studies have shown a link between exercise and improved cognitive performance in older people. A new study reveals dancing …
The Key to Avoiding Weight Gain as You Get Older Probably Isn't What You Think
ScienceAlert - ERIN BRODWIN, BUSINESS INSIDER
Like a favourite car that's starting to show its age, many of us begin to put on weight as we get older. "She's not what she used to be!" I heard a …
Dementia vs Alzheimer's: How to Tell the Difference
aarp.org
The terms “Dementia” and “Alzheimer s” have been confusing people for more than a century. ... Here are guidelines on how doctors figure out the …
Bill Gates Pushes Effort to Improve Alzheimer's Diagnosis
medicinenet.com
A coalition of philanthropists that includes Bill Gates have pledged $30 million to create a venture fund to improve diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. …
Eating your way to better prostate health
heraldmailmedia.com - Lisa McCoy
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, especially older men. Sixty percent of diagnoses occur in men older than 65. What we eat …
Do You Really Need Less Sleep As You Age?
TIME - Markham Heid
There’s no doubt that kids need more sleep than adults. Their growing bodies and brains burn through a lot of energy, and adequate rest and recovery are essential for proper development. That’s why the
Rural living keeps the mind sharp into old age, new study finds
The Telegraph - By Henry Bodkin
Living in the countryside preserves people’s cognitive powers as they get older, a new study has found. A ten-year analysis of more 6,500 people living in the UK showed mental decline was slower among
Physical Activity as a Determinant of Successful Aging over Ten Years
nature.com
Rowe, J. W. & Kahn, R. L. Human aging: usual and successful. Science 237, 143–149 (1987). Sabia, S. et al. Influence of individual and combined healthy …
These anti-aging pills seem to be actually working
MIT Technology Review - Antonio Regalado
Pills hailed as the first real “anti-aging” drugs inched a little closer to the market after a study found they cut the number of respiratory …