Biological age, also called physiological age, is a measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning relative to your actual calendar age. A new study suggests that physiological age may be a better predictor of mortality than chronological...
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a risk factor for the development of dementia. A new study has found that intensive control of blood pressure in mature adults may significantly reduce the risk of developing MCI. 9,361 participants in the Systolic...
The onset of mild cognitive decline (MCI) is often accompanied by an increase in cerebral blood flow, as the brain tries to compensate for the inability to function properly. A new study suggests that exercise training may help reduce this...
It is often recommended to avoid snacking or eating a meal shortly before bedtime to help control blood glucose levels. However, a new study has found that leaving a 2-hour gap between the last meal and bedtime is not associated...
Average life expectancy has begun to plateau in some developed nations, and this may be partly due to increasing levels of obesity and decreasing levels of physical activity. Researchers from Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands performed an analysis...
Arterial stiffening reduces the buffering of pulsatile blood flow, exposing cerebral small arteries to microvascular damage. A recent study suggests that people with arterial stiffening may be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Participants in the study included 356...
A recent study suggests that extracts from dark blue haskap berries may help improve episodic memory and blood pressure in mature adults. Participants in the study included 20 people between the ages of 62 and 81 who were given haskap...
Working out not only makes you feel good in the short term, it may also help you live longer. A recent study suggests that better cardiorespiratory fitness may lead to a longer life. Participants in the study included 122,007 people...
Age-related hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition in mature adults and has been shown to increase the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. A recent study suggests that people in their later years with age-related hearing loss...
