Every day in the U.S. in 2018, motor vehicle crashes killed more than 20 people over age 65 and injured almost 700. Older adults are the most responsible drivers of any age group—they tend to obey speed limits and avoid…
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Research establishes a new method to predict individual risk of cognitive decline
The early prognosis of high-risk older adults for amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), using noninvasive and sensitive neuromarkers, is key for early prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, by researchers at the…
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How are ‘super agers’ protected from Alzheimer’s and mental decline?
(HealthDay)—Some older folks are still sharp as tacks and dementia-free well into their 80s and beyond. Now German researchers have uncovered a possible reason why: Their genes may help them fend off protein build-up in the brain. The finding is…
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Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25, 2020 — Previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives is associated with a reduction in the risk for severe asthma exacerbation, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in Thorax. Bright I. Nwaru,…
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A positive outlook can reduce memory decline, says study
With a second national lockdown looming, you’d be forgiven for finding it tricky to be upbeat at the moment. However, a new study suggests that keeping positive and enthusiastic could help to stave off memory decline as you age. According…
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Most people mount a strong antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 that does not decline rapidly: study
The vast majority of individuals infected with mild-to-moderate COVID 19 mount a robust antibody response that is relatively stable for at least five months, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published October…
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Organ transplants make a turnaround from COVID-19 decline
Along with so much else across America, the coronavirus jolted the system that provides lifesaving organ transplants. As hospitals scrambled and doctors grappled with the risks to patients, the number of procedures plummeted. Yet by early June, transplants were almost…
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