A handful of people reach old age with razor-sharp brains. Scientists call them "super aged." But what makes them special?
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When Siri Carpenter suspected her mother's multiple prescriptions were causing memory loss, she discovered an epidemic that affects millions.
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More elderly patients are getting open-heart surgery today, with remarkable survival rates rivaling those of much younger people, new studies show.
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Here's a reason to raise a pint; scientists at Rice University have created beer that could extend your life.
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An experimental drug known as MK-677 that stimulates growth hormone secretion in the body can boost muscle mass in older adults, perhaps combating "f
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Scientists found that the amount of myelin, which allows for signaling bursts in our brains, declines “with an acceleratirng trajectory” after age 39
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For middle-aged and older adults, searching the Internet could be a boost to the brain, a new study suggests.
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Adult children of parents with Alzheimer's disease may be at increased risk of the disorder, prompting a frightening question: What if I get it, too?
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