Source https://www.ageinplacetech.com/blog/older-adults-deserve-more-media-when-it-comes-scams
Who do you trust? Rant on. A long WSJ article details how trusting people can be and why robocall scams work. A woman listened to a voice mail message saying that it was the FBI and that her identity had been stolen. (That was the first and only robo-dialed call). When they spoke, the caller told her to turn over all savings, further telling her not to tell anyone about his step-by-step instructions as to where to move the money, nearly $340,000. Why did this 60-something oncology nurse listen to this caller over a several-day period? Why did she agree to …
The Tight Junctions of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Aging and Neurodegeneration
Today’s open access paper is a review of the tight junction structures of the blood-brain barrier in aging and neurodegeneration. The blood-brain barrier is a structure of specialized cells that lines the blood vessels that pass through central nervous system tissue. The barrier allows only certain molecules and cells to pass between blood vessels and the central nervous system, thus preserving its separation from the rest of the body. Unfortunately the integrity of the blood-brain barrier breaks down with advancing age, and the entry of unwanted molecules and cells into the brain then contributes to inflammation and tissue dysfunction.
A number of studies ha…
Today’s open access paper is a review of the tight junction structures of the blood-brain barrier in aging and neurodegeneration. The blood-brain barrier is a structure of specialized cells that lines the blood vessels that pass through central nervous system tissue. The barrier allows only certain molecules and cells to pass between blood vessels and the central nervous system, thus preserving its separation from the rest of the body. Unfortunately the integrity of the blood-brain barrier breaks down with advancing age, and the entry of unwanted molecules and cells into the brain then contributes to inflammation and tissue dysfunction.
A number of studies ha…
Haaalp! On Birth Control. No Period. Freaking Out.
Baby on Board? 28 Signs It’s Really Happening
Seven sharp riddles to celebrate Thanksgiving in perfect harmony
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Q: What’s far more harmful to your health than NOT keeping up with the news?
A: Keeping up with the news and discussing the latest over Thanksgiving dinner.
Q: What is a sure way of sustaining a friendly and sociable feeling towards the whole world?
A: Consort only with strangers.
Q: What beats regretting what you DID say?
A: Treasuring what you DIDN’T say.
Q: What is the most impenetrably foolproof camouflage of all on this planet?
A: The human smile.
Q: What does, “you must come and visit us sometime…” actually mean?
A: Nothing at all. However, if you take it seriously, be ready for the “what are YOU doing …
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Q: What’s far more harmful to your health than NOT keeping up with the news?
A: Keeping up with the news and discussing the latest over Thanksgiving dinner.
Q: What is a sure way of sustaining a friendly and sociable feeling towards the whole world?
A: Consort only with strangers.
Q: What beats regretting what you DID say?
A: Treasuring what you DIDN’T say.
Q: What is the most impenetrably foolproof camouflage of all on this planet?
A: The human smile.
Q: What does, “you must come and visit us sometime…” actually mean?
A: Nothing at all. However, if you take it seriously, be ready for the “what are YOU doing …
Tired of Being Tired All The Time? Your Exhaustion, Explained
Aerobic Exercise and Heart-Healthy Diet May Slow Development of Memory Problems
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary
Cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND), or mild cognitive impairment, is a condition that affects your memory and may put you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to the U.S. National Library for Medicine, signs of mild cognitive impairment may include frequently losing things, forgetting to go to events and appointments, and having more trouble coming up with words than othe…
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary
Cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND), or mild cognitive impairment, is a condition that affects your memory and may put you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to the U.S. National Library for Medicine, signs of mild cognitive impairment may include frequently losing things, forgetting to go to events and appointments, and having more trouble coming up with words than othe…
Update: A brain-friendly lifestyle is the best approach to delay cognitive decline and dementia
While the hippocampus tends to shrink with age, which contributes to cognitive decline, a recent study shows that this is not always the case (see all those blue lines), suggesting it can be possible to maintain hippocampus volume and cognitive function into our later years.
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Time to wrap-up another stimulating month with SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring this time a range of promising news for everyone with a (human) brain 
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While the hippocampus tends to shrink with age, which contributes to cognitive decline, a recent study shows that this is not always the case (see all those blue lines), suggesting it can be possible to maintain hippocampus volume and cognitive function into our later years.
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Time to wrap-up another stimulating month with SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring this time a range of promising news for everyone with a (human) brain <…
Urine Analysis Could Speed Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/urine-analysis-could-speed-diagnosis-of-traumatic-brain-injury/
Researchers found that even one mild blast to the brain can cause very subtle but permanent damage, and urine analysis taken within one week of a mild to TBI can provide faster diagnosis for such injuries. Even at one day post-injury, a simple urine analysis can reveal elevations in the neurotoxin acrolein. The research paper,
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/urine-analysis-could-speed-diagnosis-of-traumatic-brain-injury/
Researchers found that even one mild blast to the brain can cause very subtle but permanent damage, and urine analysis taken within one week of a mild to TBI can provide faster diagnosis for such injuries. Even at one day post-injury, a simple urine analysis can reveal elevations in the neurotoxin acrolein. The research paper,
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Geriatricians, Internists, and Cardiologists Surveyed About Deprescribing
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary
As you grow older, you’re more likely to develop health conditions that require taking multiple medications—some of which you may take for a long time. Many older people also take over-the-counter (or “OTC”) medications, vitamins, or supplements as part of routine care. As a result, older adults have a higher risk of overmedication, also known as “polypharmacy”—the medical term for taking four or more medications at the same time. Polypharmacy can increase your …
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Research Summary
As you grow older, you’re more likely to develop health conditions that require taking multiple medications—some of which you may take for a long time. Many older people also take over-the-counter (or “OTC”) medications, vitamins, or supplements as part of routine care. As a result, older adults have a higher risk of overmedication, also known as “polypharmacy”—the medical term for taking four or more medications at the same time. Polypharmacy can increase your …