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A new study is uncovering just how tough it can be financially to live with dementia. The report, published Dec. 29 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that nearly 56% of people with dementia face financial hardships. Those financial challenges are linked with worse reported satisfaction with life and healthcare.
Researchers explored the effects of a small humanin-like peptide 2 (SHLP2) variant on mitochondrial function.
A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study.
For older adults, negative wealth shock is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and increased risks for dementia.
Having a pet could slow cognitive decline in older adults who live alone, according to a new study.