Study highlights the robustness of miRNA modulation during aging process
Aging-US published "miRNAs generated from Meg3-Mirg locus are downregulated during aging" which reported that Aging determines a multilevel functional decline
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Restoring a sense of belonging: The unsung importance of casual relationships for older adults
In May, Vincent Keenan traveled from Chicago to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a wedding — his first trip out of town
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Experts address workforce issues in long-term care
"Workforce issues are the most significant challenges facing the long-term care industry," states the opening editorial of a new special
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Zooming into the statehouse: Nursing home residents use new digital skills to push for changes
Patty Bausch isn't a Medicaid expert, lawyer or medical professional. But she still thinks Connecticut legislators need her input when
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Accelerated cellular aging associated with mortality seen in depressed individuals
Cells from individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) were found to have higher than expected rates of methylation at specific
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Health disparities in Pennsylvania have become more pronounced during COVID-19, shows report
A new report by AARP Pennsylvania and Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions highlights how geographic, racial/ethnic and
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Chronic viral infections can have lasting effects on human immunity, similar to aging
Research from the Buck Institute and Stanford University suggests that chronic viral infections have a profound and lasting impact on
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Changes in OASI gene expression increases risk of Alzheimer's and severe COVID-19 infection
Previous research identified the interferon-responsive OAS1 gene as a risk gene for Alzheimer's disease. OAS1 is an enzyme that binds
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Stem cell therapy could help restore debilitating age-related muscle loss
As the name implies, induced pluripotent stem cells can become any type of cell in our body, and scientists have
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The key to minimizing health risks associated with aging
Researchers hope developing therapies that target CD47 will significantly reduce the impact these health issues have on older individuals and
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