Aging

Summary: New research challenges stereotypes about older adults, revealing that they are more willing to take risks than younger individuals …

Summary: A survey of experts in aging research reveals significant disagreements on fundamental questions, such as “What is aging?” and …

Summary: Maternal immune activity during pregnancy influences memory circuitry in offspring, with sex-specific effects extending into midlife. Elevated immune markers …

Summary: New research uncovers how mitophagy, the cellular recycling of damaged mitochondria, changes dynamically in the aging mammalian brain. In …

Summary: Researchers have developed the Mouse Aging Proteomic Atlas, a comprehensive database detailing protein changes in major tissues as mice …

Summary: Everyday physical activities, from light chores to intense exercise, provide immediate cognitive benefits for middle-aged adults. Participants showed improved …

Summary: Frailty is a strong predictor of dementia risk, with risk increasing by 40% with each 4-5 additional age-related health …

Summary: Older adults with significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels are at increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline, even without …

Summary: A groundbreaking 25-year study has shown that childhood cognitive ability significantly impacts intelligence in older age, with nearly half …

Summary: Certain gut bacteria may play crucial roles in aging, with implications for promoting healthier aging. Research conducted on over …