All articles tagged with #middle age
An eight-year study of 12,772 adults (mean age ~52) found that higher consumption of several low- and no-calorie sweeteners (except tagatose) is linked to faster cognitive decline, especially among those under 60 and people with diabetes. The results show correlation, not causation, and health authorities say approved sweeteners remain safe while further research is needed.
The article discusses whether to cancel a Disney Visa card now that children are grown and suggests considering travel rewards credit cards with benefits suited for middle-aged travelers, emphasizing the importance of paying off balances and being cautious with fees when choosing a new card.
Jim Jarmusch's new triptych film explores family themes through three interconnected stories set in the US, Dublin, and Paris, focusing on aging, mortality, and familial relationships, with a calm, contemplative tone and strong performances by Blanchett and Rampling.
A Finnish study suggests that signs of Alzheimer's disease can be detected in the brain as early as middle age through blood-based biomarkers, which could enable earlier diagnosis and preventive treatment, although further research is needed to standardize the method.
An increasing number of middle-aged and older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders like anorexia, often after decades of struggling in silence, highlighting a persistent and overlooked issue in mental health care.
An increasing number of middle-aged and older women are seeking treatment for anorexia and other eating disorders, often after struggling for decades without help, highlighting a persistent issue across age groups.
Researchers have found that the brain undergoes accelerated changes during middle age, with structures like the hippocampus shrinking and white matter connections losing volume, affecting cognitive functions such as memory and reasoning. This period, termed "middle-ageing," may predict future health and dementia risk. Inflammatory molecules in the blood have been linked to impairing cognition, and a study found that their presence in middle-aged adults could predict future cognitive decline. Detecting these changes early may provide a window of opportunity for intervention, potentially slowing the aging process and reducing dementia risk through measures such as physical exercise.
A new study emphasizes the significance of middle age in understanding and predicting future cognitive health, highlighting significant brain changes and altered gene expression during this period. Researchers stress the need for increased focus on middle age to develop early screening methods and identify new therapy targets, potentially offering insights into preventing cognitive deterioration. Understanding the brain's transformation during middle age could lead to early interventions and a better chance of mitigating future cognitive issues, with potential implications for identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
The middle-aged brain undergoes rapid and significant changes, which may predict future health and cognitive decline, including dementia. Research suggests that the brain's aging process during middle age is characterized by accelerated changes in memory, brain structures, and white matter connections, impacting cognitive functions. Detecting early risk factors for cognitive decline during middle age could provide a window of opportunity for intervention. Studies show that inflammatory molecules in the blood of middle-aged adults can predict future cognitive change, highlighting the importance of biological age in assessing future health. Interventions such as physical exercise may help counter the effects of time on the brain.
Eating strawberries every day may help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged individuals, according to a study conducted by researchers at a university. The study involved overweight patients with mild cognitive impairment who were given strawberry powder supplements for 12 weeks. The participants who consumed the strawberry powder performed better on a word-list learning test and experienced fewer symptoms of depression. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties found in strawberries are believed to contribute to these cognitive enhancements. Further research is needed to explore the optimal dosage and effects of strawberries on cognitive function.
Women tend to forget about their breast health as they age, but this is the time when they are most likely to cause trouble. Sagging, breast ptosis, affects all women, not just those with a bigger bust, due to falling levels of oestrogen. Breast screening saves lives, especially in older women. If a lump or bump is going to develop in your breast, harmless or otherwise, the chances are it will happen in middle-age. Women who have had breast cancer can be prescribed hormonal medication to block oestrogen, helping prevent recurrence. Good support is key for exercising, and women should change their sports bra every six to 12 months.
A new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity has found that the ability to dual-task walk and talk begins to decline around the age of 55, up to a decade before ‘old age’ as traditionally defined by the threshold of 65 years. This decline is a result of changes to cognition and underlying brain function rather than due to physical changes associated with aging. The study suggests that poor dual-task walking performance in middle age might be an indicator of accelerated brain aging or an otherwise pre-symptomatic neurodegenerative condition.