Tag: aging

Study suggests effects of aging on brain and cognition and modified by genes and vascular risk

From the Wayne State University press release via EurekAlert!: Efforts to understand how the aging process affects the brain and cognition have expanded beyond simply comparing younger and older adults…. Read more »

Study suggests purpose in life may protect against harmful brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s

From the Rush University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: Greater purpose in life may help stave off the harmful effects of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according… Read more »

Study suggests eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids may lower Alzheimer’s risk

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts,… Read more »

Researchers find early diagnostic clues for Alzheimer’s via brain imaging

From the IOS Press BV press release via AlphaGalileo: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. New and accurate techniques for early diagnosis… Read more »