Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging, but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible. A study from Northwestern University looked at a group of 80-year-olds who appeared to have memory skills on par with 50-year-olds, and the researchers aimed to understand the differences in their brains. These …
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Dealing with aging requires a lot of adaptation and planning, which can be stressful, costly and time-consuming. Not dealing with it can be even worse, leading to accidents, more costs and even death. As you — or your loved ones – age, here are some things to plan for to …
Read More »Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests
Why does hair turn gray? And how is that common hallmark of aging connected to a life-threatening disease? A new study may have pinpointed how going gray is connected to one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, led by Dr. Emi K. …
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