Aging Archives - The Westside Story

Scientists define new form of dementia that mimics Alzheimer’s

Apr 30, 2019

A new form of dementia, which mimics the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, has been identified by clinicians and scientists, and estimated to affect as many as a quarter of people over the age of 85. They’re calling ...

Even light activity, like housework and walking, can slow the brain’s aging

West Side Story

Apr 20, 2019

Health, Science

Light activity such as gentle walks or housework could help slow the aging of the brain, according to a new study published in the journal Jama Network Open. The study goes against earlier conclusions that sugg...

Exercise keeps the brain sharp through aging, even with dementia

West Side Story

Jan 19, 2019

Health, Science

During aging, physical activity can help to keep cognitive faculties functioning, even after the onset of dementia, according to new research published in the journal Neurology. While researchers have long o...

Study suggests eventual stem-cell based treatment for reversing aging

West Side Story

Dec 15, 2016

Health, Innovation, Science

Scientists at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have used gene therapy to reverse aspects of the aging process in mice. Though the researchers caution that a clinical application for humans is at best...

Researchers at Novartis inching towards an anti-aging medicine

Amanda

Dec 27, 2014

Health

Who wants to get older? Or perhaps it is not so much about getting older that we hate than the signs of aging. Though medical science has enabled us to take on some killer diseases like cancer and heart trouble...

Feeling younger than you are could help you live longer, says new study

Amanda

Dec 15, 2014

Health

Age is just a number as anyone who feels younger than his biological age would want to say. A new British study now goes on to suggest that feeling younger than one’s age and feeling ‘young at heart’ could actu...

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