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• Why our biological clock ticks: Research reconciles major theories of aging
  Two major theories of aging both involve DNA, but in very different ways. Researchers have revealed that these theories may not be so different after all.
• Brains of people with sickle cell disease appear older
  A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals. A brain image from a healthy individual (left) shows a larger brain with more white matter compared with a brain image from a patient with sickle cell disease (right). Healthy individuals experiencing […]
• Aerobic exercise: A powerful ally in fight against Alzheimer's
  Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating disorder.
• Is eating more red meat bad for your brain?
  People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study.
• MRI scanning and biopsy could reduce delays in the correct treatment for bladder cancer by more than six weeks
  Patients with a common aggressive type of bladder cancer could get correct treatment significantly quicker as new research suggests that initial MRI imaging and biopsy could be used to reduce the time patients wait.
• Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth
  Researchers discover novel targets for bladder cancer therapeutics and demonstrate that a new combination of existing drugs, including statins, blocks tumor growth in mice.
• Brain connectome phenotype linked to cerebrovascular disease can track cognitive decline
  Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology to impact neurodegeneration and cognition in older adults.
• United States dementia cases estimated to double by 2060
  A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.
• Dementia with Lewy bodies has been difficult to diagnose early, but comprehensive cognitive testing could change that
  Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study. Although DLB is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer's Disease, it is usually misdiagnosed, preventing affected people from accessing care better tailored to their prognosis.
• Using robots in nursing homes linked to higher employee retention, better patient care
  Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care. A new study on the future of work finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and […]