Tag: aging
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Menopause, Oral Health, and Alzheimer’s Risk: What Women Should Know
Introduction: The Mouth as a Health Mirror We often hear that the eyes are a window to the soul, but in women, the mouth can serve as a mirror of overall health. Emerging research suggests that oral health is more than just teeth and gums; it reflects systemic changes that come with aging, hormonal shifts…
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Slowdown Saturday: Five brain workouts that help India’s 8-9 million dementia patients
Introduction: A collective effort to slow dementia progression India faces a growing dementia challenge, with an estimated 8-9 million people living with the condition. As the global burden rises—over 55 million people with dementia worldwide—the emphasis on everyday routines that support brain health becomes critical. Slowdown Saturday shines a light on practical, science-informed activities that…
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Slowdown Saturday: 5 Brain Workouts That Matter for India’s Dementia Fight
Why brain workouts matter in India India faces a growing dementia challenge, with millions affected and aging populations driving demand for practical, accessible interventions. The World Health Organization underscores that dementia risks rise with age, making early, low-cost brain-boosting activities a critical part of public health. Slowdown Saturday highlights simple, science-backed exercises that can be…
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Inside a BC dementia village that researchers hope could reshape long-term care
A new model for care In British Columbia, a bold experiment aims to rewrite the script for long-term care. A purpose-built dementia village is designed not as a hospital-like facility but as a small, walkable community where residents with memory loss can live with dignity, autonomy, and meaningful daily routines. Researchers, caregivers, and residents are…
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‘Wouldn’t it be lovely if I could shut up?’ Meet Lola Petticrew, TV’s most fearless actor
Introduction: A star who refuses to stay quiet When Lola Petticrew speaks, the room tends to listen. The actor, known for fearless choices on screen and a candid approach to life off it, is redefining what it means to grow into one’s 30s. Fresh from a string of acclaimed performances, Petticrew isn’t just riding the…
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Simple blood test maps hidden Alzheimer’s disease changes
New insights from a large community study A recent community-based study has shed new light on how Alzheimer’s disease-related changes occur in the aging brain. The research suggests that genetic risk and brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s can be far more widespread than symptoms alone would imply. In practical terms, this means a simple blood…
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High-fat Cheese and Cream Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Swedish Study Finds
New findings from a long-term Swedish study A large, long-running study in Sweden tracked almost 28,000 adults for 25 years to explore whether dairy fat intake affects dementia risk. The researchers found a potential protective association between high-fat dairy products—particularly cheeses like cheddar and gouda, as well as high-fat cream—and a lower likelihood of developing…
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AI Analysis of Chest X-Rays Could Reveal Early Signs of Aging
Overview: AI Eyes on Aging Through Chest X-Rays Scientists are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can unlock clues about aging from routine medical images. A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology reports that a deep learning model can detect subtle age-related changes in chest X-rays that escaped casual inspection. By analyzing patterns in…
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High-fat Cheese and Cream May Lower Dementia Risk, Swedish Study Finds
New Swedish study links high-fat dairy to potential dementia risk reduction A long-term Swedish study involving nearly 28,000 adults suggests that consuming high-fat dairy products, particularly high-fat cheeses like cheddar and gouda, and high-fat cream may be associated with a lower risk of developing dementia over time. The researchers tracked participants for about 25 years,…
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AI-powered Chest X-ray Aging Screen: Early Signs of Body Aging Revealed
What the Study Finds Recent research published in The Journals of Gerontology suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can extract signals from chest X-rays that correlate with biological aging. A deep learning model was trained to identify subtle features in chest radiographs that human readers may overlook, and these features appeared to align with markers of…