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Analysis of 5,844 women revealed that epigenetic age acceleration strongly predicts survival to age 90, with newer-generation clocks showing the most robust as…
Aging creates a destructive feedback loop between gut microbiome deterioration and immune system decline. As beneficial short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producers…
Adults struggling with addiction face a hidden obstacle that could be derailing their recovery efforts: undiagnosed ADHD affects a disproportionate number of p…
The brain's ability to clear metabolic waste during sleep appears fundamentally compromised by sleep loss, but the severity varies dramatically with age. This…
Thirty sarcopenia patients showed reduced EMG activity and grip strength compared to 38 healthy controls, with functional near-infrared spectroscopy revealing…
Analysis of 861 participants over 17 years revealed that plasma protein GDF15 demonstrated the strongest association with mortality risk (hazard ratio 1.53), s…
The persistent mystery of how exercise sharpens cognitive performance may be unraveling through a clearer understanding of brain-derived neurotrophic factor's…
The convergence of multiple lifestyle factors creates a powerful shield against cognitive decline that exceeds what any single intervention can achieve. While…
Diabetes medications may hold unexpected promise for protecting brain health and cognitive function across a spectrum of neurological conditions. This discover…
The convergence of longer lifespans with rising rates of dementia and depression creates an urgent need for preventive strategies that don't rely solely on pha…
The connection between autism spectrum disorder and Parkinson's disease risk may have identifiable neurological signatures decades before movement symptoms app…
Understanding how neurons control their electrical activity becomes increasingly critical as we age, since disrupted neural excitability underlies conditions f…
The biological clocks ticking inside our cells may serve as early warning systems for Alzheimer's disease, potentially offering a new window into neurodegenera…
The mechanism behind exercise's protective effect against cognitive decline may finally have a molecular messenger. New findings reveal that physical activity…
The intricate relationship between metabolism and brain health takes on new significance as genetic evidence emerges linking the same biological pathways to bo…
Antibiotic treatment following controlled brain injuries in male mice produced smaller lesion volumes, reduced cell death, and decreased neuroinflammation comp…
A six-year longitudinal study of 746 older adults with metabolic syndrome identified specific gut bacterial patterns that mediate the Mediterranean diet's cogn…
Cortical astrocytes expressing lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 (LRP4) represent a specialized GFAP-negative subpopulation that clusters along the brain'…
Cross-species research reveals that social isolation and loneliness operate through a destructive feedback cycle, where isolation impairs cognitive control and…
Understanding how blood reaches every neuron in the brain has profound implications for preventing cognitive decline and optimizing brain health throughout agi…