The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a USD$21 million grant to fund a study of a novel treatment for the second most common form...
Seniors in the study had lower rates of hospitalisation and readmission
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can...
A new study suggests that the gut microbiome plays a key role in the health of our brains and points to a new approach to treating...
The researchers say their findings solve a 60-year problem
New research suggests that social isolation is a risk factor for dementia in older adults, but access to basic tech could be one way to reduce...
After 40 years of decline, stroke death rates appear to be on the rise again according to new analysis from the US. A Rutgers analysis of...
Targeting specific fall-risk factors could improve fall screening and prevention strategies.
New findings may represent promising strategies for promoting muscle function during ageing. Proven to protect against a wide array of diseases, exercise may be the most...
The Rostock International Parkinson's Disease Study (ROPAD) is an epidemiological study on the role of genetics in Parkinson's.
