Category: Aging

Researchers develop new hypothesis for how Alzheimer’s could occur

From the Ruhr-University Bochum press release via EurekAlert!: A new hypothesis has been developed by researchers in Bochum on how Alzheimer’s disease could occur. They analysed the interaction of the… Read more »

Study suggests older people may be at greater risk for alcohol impairment

From the Baylor press release via EurekAlert!: An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to… Read more »

Study suggests self-identification as old and frail may reinforce associated behaviours

From the University of Exeter press release via EurekAlert!: Older adults who categorise themselves as old and frail encourage attitudinal and behavioural confirmation of that identity. This is the conclusion… Read more »

Study suggests patient age influences onset of pathological gambling disorder

From the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute press release: Researchers of the Psychiatry and Mental Health research group at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), in the Bellvitge University Hospital, have… Read more »

Study suggests tests to predict heart problems may be useful predictor of memory loss

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: Risk prediction tools that estimate future risk of heart disease and stroke may be more useful predictors of future decline… Read more »