Tag: Aging
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Celebrating Alzheimer’s Science and Clinical Care
The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease held the 28th annual Alzheimer Day on May 5, returning to campus for the first time in three years.
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Epigenetic ‘Age’ Predicts Cognitive Function
Epigenetic markers of cognitive aging can predict outcomes on cognitive tests later in life, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Iron Accumulation Linked with Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Age-related breakdowns in regulatory mechanisms cause iron to build up in the brain, increasing oxidative stress and causing cellular damage, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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New Potocsnak Longevity Institute Hopes to Lengthen Human ‘Healthspan’
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has established the Potocsnak Longevity Institute, an ambitious multi-center institute, with the goal of rapidly advancing the science of aging.
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Of Balding Mice and Men and Women
A newly discovered cause of balding in aging male mice could reveal a cause of hair loss in men and women as well, reports a study from Northwestern Medicine scientists.
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Study Explores Human Energy Expenditure Over the Lifespan
An international team of investigators have released the first-ever study to examine total energy expenditure over the course of the human lifespan, shedding light on human development and aging.
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Biomarker Predicts Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
A biomarker in the brain predicts future cognitive decline in patients with the language form of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Investigators to Explore Circadian Rhythms in Cancer and Aging
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators led by Rina Fox, PhD, MPH, received a Cancer and Aging Translational Bridge Award to investigate circadian disruption in lymphoma.
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Changes in Macrophages Drive Vulnerability to Lung Infections
An age-related accumulation of a signaling molecule may be one culprit behind older adults’ vulnerability to viral pneumonias, according to a recent study.
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Investigating the Biology of Aging
Feinberg investigators are breaking down the mechanisms of aging and designing solutions to extend healthy living.
