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Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of age-related brain diseases

Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of age-related brain diseases

People with shorter protective caps at the end of their chromosomes (called telomeres) may be more likely to develop age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia and late-life depression (usually diagnosed at age 60 or older), according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025. The meeting is in…

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Higher intensity walking program boosts mobility in stroke survivors

Higher intensity walking program boosts mobility in stroke survivors

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program combined with standard physical therapy significantly improved the quality of life and mobility in stroke survivors, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025. The meeting is in Los Angeles, Feb. 5-7, 2025, and is a world premier meeting for researchers…

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Moderate exercise helps control appetite in obese men

Moderate exercise helps control appetite in obese men

A recent study involving researchers at Murdoch University's Health Futures Institute has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity. The study, titled "Acute effect of exercise on appetite-related factors in males with obesity," provides new insights into how exercise can aid appetite control and weight management.  One…

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Exercise improves brain insulin sensitivity and lowers dementia risk in older adults with prediabetes

Exercise improves brain insulin sensitivity and lowers dementia risk in older adults with prediabetes

Rutgers study reveals that exercise activates insulin-related brain cells, potentially improving cognition and offering new strategies to prevent dementia Study: Two weeks of exercise alters neuronal extracellular vesicle insulin signaling proteins and pro-BDNF in older adults with prediabetes . Image Credit: oatawa/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Aging…

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Moderate exercise helps control appetite in obese men

AI tools show potential to improve aging interventions and recommendations

A collaborative study between researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and the Institute for Biostatistics and Informatics in Medicine and aging Research, Rostock University Medical Center, Germany, investigated how advanced AI tools, like Large Language Models (LLMs), can make it easier to evaluate interventions for aging…

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Study reveals the importance of physical activity for healthy aging

Study reveals the importance of physical activity for healthy aging

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231336 summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays in preventing or reducing the effects of diseases and discusses how to prescribe effective exercise for older adults. Canada's population is aging, with at…

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