People as old as 79 may still generate new brain cells, US researchers said Thursday, stoking fresh debate among scientists over whether or when our mental capacity ever stops growing. The report by scientists at…
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Define Alzheimer’s by brain changes, not symptoms: experts
In an effort to speed research toward a cure for the most common form of dementia, experts urged a new framework Tuesday to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using biological clues, rather than symptoms of memory loss….
Healthy aging has little to do with a number: study
When it comes to being healthy in one’s older years, age means little and obesity may not be so bad after all, according to a US study released Monday. Instead, researchers at the University of…
Signs of aging appear in mid-20s, study finds
Aging is typically studied in the elderly, but a study released Monday said different rates of aging can be detected as early as the mid-20s. The findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of…
Want to look your age or younger for longer? Avoid these foods…
It has been said time and again that “If it tastes too good it’s probably not good for your health” and now apparently even your looks are affected. Some foods we eat can help accelerate…
World must work out how to cope with ageing: UN
Governments around the world must work out how to cope with ageing, a UN report said Monday, warning developing economies with lots of young workers may one day find their populations a drag. The study…