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NIA study identifies FDA-approved drugs that may also be helpful for dementia
Spotlight on: Josephine Egan, senior investigator at NIA
Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Two studies explore LRRK2’s activity in Parkinson’s disease
Genetic study in Sardinia shines new light on disease and immunity
NIH researchers link cases of ALS and FTD to a mutation associated with Huntington’s disease
Machine learning detects early signs of osteoarthritis
Brain injuries from concussions still evident decades later
A shift in brain glucose metabolism may help explain women’s increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Large study links gum disease with dementia
Update: NIA Board of Scientific Counselors Advisory Review October
Repurposed drug helps obese mice lose weight, improve metabolic function
Dual decline in memory and walking speed could signal higher dementia risk
JAMA Cardiology Viewpoint article focuses on COVID-19 and cardiovascular aging science
Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality
Research on intermittent fasting shows health benefits
Study with centenarians finds novel protein signature of protective APOE genotype
Further evidence that controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia, Alzheimer's risk
Fragmented physical activity linked to higher risk of death in older adults