Aging and Geriatric Issues

Researchers at Georgia State University have revealed a combination of laughter and moderate exercise can help seniors improve mental health while also boosting their physical stamina and ... Read More

In a study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, blocking the brain’s nicotine receptors prevented Alzheimer’s-related memory loss in mice. Previous studies have pointed ... Read More

Research and anecdotal experience both point to the harmful effects of sleep deprivation on memory, and researchers have new insight into this association. According to animal research ... Read More

Drugs belonging to the fenamate class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) successfully treated Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in a small group of mice, according to a trial ... Read More

Changes in mood or behavior could be early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia that affects cognition, memory, and daily functioning. At the Alzheimer’s Association ... Read More

Seniors who experience excessive fatigue during the day may have more brain atrophy than well-rested seniors, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2016, the 30th Anniversary Meeting ... Read More

Undiagnosed dementia may cause seniors to engage in potentially unsafe behavior that seniors with a dementia diagnosis tend to avoid, according to a study published in the Journal of the ... Read More

Both yoga and brain training games can reduce symptoms of pre-Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, but yoga may be more effective at improving spatial reasoning, according to a small study ... Read More

Exercise and group activities can reduce depression symptoms and provide support to people facing a dementia diagnosis, according to two new studies. One study, a dissertation from Umeå ... Read More

Some popular over-the-counter and prescription medications could increase the risk of cognitive impairments and dementia in seniors, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. The ... Read More

Married people may survive cancer longer, according to a study published in Cancer that analyzed data from nearly 800,000 people. The study looked at men and women of various races and ... Read More

Researchers may have discovered a blood test for detecting Alzheimer’s, according to a study published in Analytical Chemistry. The blood test is not yet available, and will not become ... Read More