Scientists Have Discovered a Hidden Change in the Brain that Begins Around the Age of 50
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed a significant change in the immune environment of the hippocampus, the part of read more
A Certain Nutrient May Help Vaccines Work Better in Older Adults
According to a study published in Aging Cell, a naturally occurring compound called spermidine may help boost the immune response to vaccines in some read more
Nanoparticles Destroy Aggressive Prostate Tumors While Simultaneously Strengthening the Immune System
Researchers have developed tiny silica nanoparticles that can directly destroy prostate tumors while simultaneously activating the body’s own immune read more
Vitamin B12 May Hold Surprising Secrets About Energy and Aging in Some People
Two micrograms is an almost unimaginably small amount. It weighs less than a tiny fraction of a grain of table salt. Yet, depending on the guidelines read more
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
