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
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
Scientists Say that Travel Could Slow Down the Aging Process and Promote Good Health
Retinol creams may attract the most attention in the fight against visible signs of aging, but researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have read more
Vitamin D Increases the Success Rate of Breast Cancer Treatment by 79 Percent
Researchers in Brazil have found that a simple vitamin D supplement could help make chemotherapy more effective in women with breast cancer. The read more
No More Colonoscopies? New Stool Test Detects 90% of All Colon Cancer Cases
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. When detected early, it is often highly treatable. However, read more
Scientists Uncover Why Psoriasis Can Lead to Joint Disease
Researchers have discovered how psoriasis can develop into a joint disease in some patients without them noticing. Immune cells formed in the inflamed read more
