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• Drug to slow Alzheimer's well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting
  In a recent study, researchers found adverse events were rare and manageable among clinic patients with very mild or mild Alzheimer's disease who received lecanemab infusions.
• Addressing hearing loss may reduce isolation among the elderly
  Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans face.
• AI tool uses face photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer outcomes
  Researchers developed FaceAge, an AI tool that calculate's a patient biological age from a photo of their face. In a new study, the researchers tied FaceAge results to health outcomes in people with cancer: When FaceAge estimated a younger age than a cancer patient's chronological age, the patient did significantly better after cancer treatment, whereas […]
• Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size and immune system function, says new study
  Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems.
• Biological age predicts cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality
  Looking at your biological age -- the level of deterioration in your body -- can give a clearer picture of your heart disease risk than traditional tools alone.
• HIV drugs offer 'substantial' Alzheimer's protection, new research indicates
  The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers believe.
• Sleep apnea during REM sleep linked to memory-related brain changes
  Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, according to a new study. The study found the brain changes were strongly associated with the severity of drops in oxygen levels during rapid eye […]
• Researchers identify measure of pulse rate that can predict faster cognitive decline in older adults
  Healthy hearts are adaptable, and heartbeats exhibit complex variation as they adjust to tiny changes in the body and environment. Researchers have applied a new way to measure the complexity of pulse rates, using data collected through wearable pulse oximetry devices. The new method provides a more detailed peek into heart health than traditional measures, […]
• Are you curious? It might help you stay sharp as you age
  Psychology literature has shown that curiosity tends to decline with age. Psychologists shows one type of curiosity can increase well into old age, contradicting prior research. Older adults who maintain curiosity and want to learn new things relevant to their interests may be able to offset or even prevent Alzheimer's disease. Conversely, those who show […]
• Knowing your Alzheimer's risk may ease anxiety but reduce motivation for healthy habits
  Learning about one's risk for Alzheimer's disease may not lead to emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle changes tends to fade over time, even in people at high risk, according to a new study.