Aging : Associated Conditions, Diseases and Information Document List

Aging Related Conditions Publications

• Evaluation and Treatment of Depression May Reverse Memory and Cognitive Difficulties
  Study reveals evaluation and treatment of symptoms of depression may improve or maintain cognitive functioning in some seniors diagnosed with MCI.
  Publish Date: 2018-03-27

• New Details on Aged Brain, Alzheimer's and Dementia Revealed
  Details discovered that will help researchers better understand the biological bases for Alzheimer's disease and dementia in older populations.
  Publish Date: 2017-11-23 - Updated: 2018-03-15

• Eating Seafood Weekly May Slow Memory Loss
  Eating seafood or other food containing omega-3 fatty acids once a week may protect against age-related memory loss and thinking problems in seniors.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-16 - Updated: 2017-02-20

• Werner Syndrome: DNA and Human Aging
  Information regarding Werner syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes those affected to age more quickly than usual.
  Publish Date: 2015-05-20 - Updated: 2021-08-16

• Insulin Nasal Spray as Treatment for Alzheimer's Dementia
  Insulin delivered by nasal spray may improve memory and mental capabilities in adults with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and dementia.
  Publish Date: 2015-01-11 - Updated: 2015-01-22

• Husband's Health and Attitude Crucial to Preventing Conflict in Senior Marriages
  Study from University of Chicago reveals husbands agreeable personality and good health appear crucial to preventing conflict among older couples who have been together a long time.
  Publish Date: 2014-03-13

• Implications of Aging with a Disability Study
  Understanding the aging process for people with disabilities study in order to develop technologies that will benefit them and others.
  Publish Date: 2013-12-13

• Zinc Deficiency Linked to Aging and Diseases
  Zinc deficiency can lead to immune system decline and inflammation associated with many health problems - includes food with high zinc levels chart.
  Publish Date: 2012-10-01 - Updated: 2022-01-29

• The Stigma Attached to Alzheimer's Disease
  Information statistics and tips for coping with the stigma created by people living with Alzheimers disease and or dementia.
  Publish Date: 2012-09-23 - Updated: 2021-07-23

• When the Answer is on the Tip of Your Tongue
  Forgetting someone's name or misplacing items does not always mean early stage Alzheimer's disease or dementia but certain types of memory errors may be especially important to monitor for increases.
  Publish Date: 2012-06-17 - Updated: 2022-03-14

• Urinary Tract Infections and People with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia
  Urinary tract infections can cause confusion in older people and those who experience dementia or Alzheimers disease.
  Publish Date: 2012-06-04 - Updated: 2021-09-06

• Free Phone Service Offers Advice on Memory Loss and Dementia
  University of Michigan Health System U-M Memory Connection phone number 734-936-8803 connects patients families and friends to memory loss and dementia services.
  Publish Date: 2012-03-08

• Cognitive Decline Begins at Age 45
  Clinical studies demonstrate correlation between presence of amyloid plaques in the brain and severity of cognitive decline.
  Publish Date: 2012-01-10 - Updated: 2014-03-14

• The Secret Behind Aging Gracefully
  Aging successfully linked with the positivity effect a biased tendency towards and preference for positive and emotionally gratifying experiences.
  Publish Date: 2011-07-15 - Updated: 2022-02-13

• Urinary Incontinence Impact on Quality of Life
  American seniors say urinary incontinence affects their quality of life physically, mentally, and socially to a greater degree than diabetes, arthritis, and many other chronic conditions.
  Publish Date: 2011-06-11 - Updated: 2022-07-26

• Premature Aging: Getting Old Too Soon
  Researchers have produced the first human cell model of progeria, allowing them to make discoveries concerning the mechanism by which aging and progeria work.
  Publish Date: 2011-01-24 - Updated: 2022-06-24

• The Race Against Age
  Impairments to health and physical performance are not primarily a result of aging but of unfavorable lifestyle habits and lack of exercise.
  Publish Date: 2010-12-02

• Estrogen Shows Promise as Treatment for Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia
  Estrogen is an elixir for the brain and shows promise as a treatment for disorders of the brain such as Alzheimers disease and schizophrenia.
  Publish Date: 2010-11-22 - Updated: 2011-01-28

• Looking Older than Your True Age
  Even though most adults want to avoid looking older than their actual age research shows that looking older does not necessarily point to poor health.
  Publish Date: 2010-11-05 - Updated: 2010-11-06

• Physical Decline in Seniors
  Illnesses and injuries that can restrict the activity of older adults or land them in the hospital are linked to worsening functional ability.
  Publish Date: 2010-11-03

• Heavy Smoking Doubles Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk
  Heavy smoking in midlife associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease and increased risk of developing vascular dementia.
  Publish Date: 2010-10-26

• New Insight into Accelerated Aging Disease
  Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome or progeria) is a rare genetic disease that causes young children to develop symptoms associated with advanced age.
  Publish Date: 2010-09-13 - Updated: 2010-09-25

• Progeria Linked to Progerin and Aging
  Progeria is linked to aging in the general population as study results demonstrate progerin increases in blood vessels as we age.
  Publish Date: 2010-09-07 - Updated: 2022-06-24

• Alzheimer's Foundation of America Updates Teleconference for Dementia Caregivers
  Care Connection teleconference will include presentations about dementia that will interest both family and professional caregivers.
  Publish Date: 2010-08-09

• New Discovery Provides Hope for Huntington Disease Treatment
  Huntingtons disease is a genetic disease with no cure characterized by a steady decline in motor control and the dysfunction and death of brain cells.
  Publish Date: 2010-07-28 - Updated: 2011-01-10

• Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's and Autoimmune Diseases Linked to Common Protein
  Cognitive function in patients with autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and sarcoidosis.
  Publish Date: 2010-06-02

• The Fear of Falling
  Gait disturbance is defined as unsteadiness during walking that is worse than the normal slowing of old age.
  Publish Date: 2010-05-14

• Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments in Older Adults
  Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping crouching or kneeling.
  Publish Date: 2010-02-16

• Major Health Concern Among New York City Residents Survey
  Residents of New York are worried about managing the care of aging and elderly relatives.
  Publish Date: 2010-01-28

• Braille Institute Addresses Growing Community Need with Public Education Campaign
  Keeping seniors with vision loss active and independent is becoming an ever more urgent public health concern.
  Publish Date: 2010-01-21

• People Over 50 Should Cut Copper and Iron Intake
  Copper and iron metal from home plumbing may increase risk of Alzheimers disease and other age-related disorders.
  Publish Date: 2010-01-20 - Updated: 2010-06-25

• Risk of Complications after Abdominal Surgery for Seniors
  Risk of complications and death after abdominal surgical procedures higher among seniors.
  Publish Date: 2009-12-21

• Social Service Activities can Improve Brain Functions in Seniors
  Participating in Experience Corps resulted in improvements in cognitive functioning.
  Publish Date: 2009-12-15 - Updated: 2018-01-26

• What Makes Muscles Age Clue Discovered
  Human muscle repaired by muscle stem cells restored forestalling muscle atrophy and other tissue degenerative disorders.
  Publish Date: 2009-09-30

• Muscle - Hard to Build Easy to Lose
  As we age it is harder to keep our muscles healthy they get smaller decrease in strength and increase likelihood of falls and fractures.
  Publish Date: 2009-09-11

• Cognitive Decline and Socioeconomic Status in Elderly
  Previous studies on age-related cognitive decline have not adequately clarified the role demographics and socioeconomic status might play in the rate of decline.
  Publish Date: 2009-08-07 - Updated: 2010-06-27

• Dementia and Alzheimers Disease - The Difference
  Explains the difference between aging diseases dementia and Alzheimers disease as these terms do not have the same meaning.
  Publish Date: 2009-06-26 - Updated: 2016-04-25

• Hearing and Voice Problems Worsen Seniors Communication Skills
  Hearing and vocal problems go hand-in-hand among the elderly more frequently than previously thought.
  Publish Date: 2009-05-31 - Updated: 2017-08-20

• Respite Care for Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementia Patients
  Respite care facilities provide overnight weekend and longer stays for someone with Alzheimers or dementia so caregivers can have longer periods of time off.
  Publish Date: 2009-04-21

• Incontinence Types and General Overview
  Incontinence comes in many different forms, and understanding the differences between them is a critical step in moving toward recovery.
  Publish Date: 2009-02-27 - Updated: 2022-07-26

• Breakdown of Barriers in Cells Clue to Aging Process
  Because most of the cells in our body are not actively dividing would have implications for aging and age related diseases.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-22

• Anti Aging Natural Nutrition Tips
  Anti aging tips to give your body the right nutrients in the right amounts to make healthy new cells.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-09 - Updated: 2010-06-25