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New research suggests that gum disease may be tied to serious risks for both heart and brain health. Two studies published in Neurology Open Access found that poor oral health …

A new 25-year Northwestern University study is challenging the idea that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging. Researchers say a small group of seniors, known as “super agers,” …

A new national study shows that prediabetes increases the risk of death for adults aged 20 to 54, but not for older age groups. Researchers say the results highlight the …

A new AARP report shows that more Americans than ever are caring for aging or disabled family members. The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the past decade, …

Hearing aids significantly improve social connections, reduce loneliness, and could help maintain cognitive health, according to a new study published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. Researchers from the …

Data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show that heart attack deaths among U.S. adults have fallen by 89 percent since 1970.  However, fatalities from arrhythmias, heart …

A new study shows that eating the right kinds of carbohydrates can help older American women live longer and stay healthier. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard T.H. Chan School …

A new study has found that the virus that causes cold sores may be linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzing the medical records of over …

A new long-term study published in Neurology has found a concerning link between heavy consumption of ultraprocessed foods and early symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease — a progressive neurological disorder …

Alzheimer’s disease now affects over 7 million Americans, a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows. The report warns the number is rising quickly and urges more focus on early …