How to Prevent Constipation in Old Age
Chronic constipation becomes more common with age. Researchers at Mass General Brigham conducted a new study to investigate whether five common read more
The Common Blood Test that Predicts How Quickly Alzheimer’s Will Develop
A simple blood test could reveal which Alzheimer's patients in the early stages are at greatest risk of rapid decline. Researchers found that people read more
Cancer Risk Decreases With Age: Research Findings Provide a Possible Explanation
When it comes to cancer, aging is a double-edged sword, as researchers are increasingly realizing. Age is considered the most important risk factor read more
Why Our Waistlines Expand in Midlife: The Role of Stem Cells
It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle age, but the problem isn't just cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates the aging process and slows read more
Do You Feel Sleepy During the Day? In Some Older People, This is Associated With a Twofold Increase in the Risk of Developing Dementia
In women in their 80s, increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period was associated with a twofold increased risk of developing read more
How Hearing Loss and the Gut Microbiome Are Linked to Dementia
Many factors influence the risk of developing dementia. A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that read more
