Rejuvenating Aging Liver Cuts Alzheimer’s Protein by Half, Restores Youthful Bad Cholesterol

The liver may hold a surprising key to fighting two major age-related diseases. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that restoring aging liver cells in older rats dramatically lowered an Alzheimer’s-linked protein and bad cholesterol, opening a new therapeutic path that bypasses the brain entirely. Read More

Lowering Bad Cholesterol Not Enough for Preventing Attacks

Daily Addition of Avocado and Mango Linked to Better Heart Health

Eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day may provide surprising benefits for heart health, according to new research in adults with prediabetes. After just eight weeks, participants saw significant improvements in blood vessel function and diastolic blood pressure, particularly among men, without weight gain or higher calorie intake. Read More

Daily Blueberries May Ease Depression Symptoms in Older Adults

Fruits carry far more than vitamins and fiber, and scientists are increasingly studying how that goodness may support both physical and mental health.

In a small pilot study led by Harvard Medical School, researchers found early hints that a daily dose of blueberries may help ease depressive symptoms in older, sedentary adults. Read More

Tea Type, Strength and Temperature And Vascular Disease

Team Approach Makes Weight Loss Possible in Safety-Net Settings

Patients in safety-net health systems face some of the highest obesity rates yet are often left out of weight-loss research. A new 6-month pilot shows that an integrated, team-based model can work in this exact setting. Read More

Daytime Napping Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Enjoying an afternoon doze in your armchair feels harmless. New research suggests that when it happens often, it may signal underlying changes in brain health. A longitudinal study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences found that older adults who napped frequently had a significantly higher rate of developing dementia over the next several years compared to those who rarely or never napped. Read More