Learning to Play a Musical Instrument After the Age of 70 May Help Protect Memory
A longer life is often accompanied by changes in cognitive abilities, and working memory is among the mental abilities most vulnerable to age-related read more
Scientists Have Discovered a New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease and a Drug That Halts its Progression
A promising experimental compound developed by researchers at ETH Zurich could offer a new way to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In read more
Dietary Supplements in Old Age: Benefits, Risks, and Appropriate Use
The use of dietary supplements has increased significantly in recent years. Vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements are often marketed as read more
Scientists Discover a Simple Way to Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain Without Medication or Surgery
Nearly one in four adults over the age of 40 suffers from painful osteoarthritis, a condition that can make everyday movements difficult and is one of read more
New Heat Treatment Could Slow the Progression of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Protect Against Vision Loss
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects a huge number of older people. About one-third of people over the age of 80 have AMD. In the United read more
Research Shows Why the Risk of Alzheimer’s is So Much Higher for Women
Not only are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, but new research also suggests that they may be more severely read more
