Tag: aging

Study looks at effect of childhood stressors and socioeconomic status on longevity

From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: After years of generalized theories and hypothesis, research has finally pinpointed certain aspects of childhood experience linked to people living longer…. Read more »

Study suggests popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline

From the University of Kent press release: New research led by the University of Kent shows that popular mobile phone games could provide a new tool to help doctors spot… Read more »

Study points to benefits of exercise for the aging brain

From the University of Iowa press release: Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may… Read more »

Study looks at how impairments in social and executive brain functions hinder effective communication

From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Impairments in social and executive brain functions hinder effective communication, according to research in patients with dementia recently published in eNeuro. Non-language brain regions… Read more »