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A new research paper was published in Aging (abbreviated as "Aging (Albany NY)" by Medline/PubMed and as "Aging-US" by Web of Science) on the cover of Volume 14, Issue 14, entitled, "Aging the brain: multi-region methylation principal component based clock in the context of Alzheimer's disease."

Rapid deterioration in sense of smell is a strong predictor of both Alzheimers-related cognitive impairment and loss of brain volume, new research suggests.

FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Could the future of dementia screening include a test of a person’s sense of smell?

A rapid decline in sense of smell during a period of normal cognition predicted multiple features of Alzheimer's disease, report researchers.

A regular series on the latest clinical studies from around the world – and what they mean ‘in practice’, compiled and written by Clare GP Dr Ray O’Connor

Excessive daytime napping predicted an increased future risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia sped up the increase in daytime napping during aging.

Healthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.

– The Grit and Grace of Aging will be the topic of The Aging Project, an annual educational seminar for educators, clinicians and community members for thoughtful and informative dialogue on the topic of aging, presented by local nonprofit Willshire Hospice.

Older adults who lived a healthier lifestyle increased their life expectancy and decreased their risk of developing Alzheimer dementia.

Neurofilament light chain levels influenced the ability of physical activity to reduce rate of cognitive decline in older adults.