All Articles on Aging

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  Lessons about aging from COVID-19

  Eric Larson, MD, MPH, shares ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness, no matter the cause.
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  Cataract surgery linked with lessened dementia risk

  Study in JAMA Internal Medicine finds cataract surgery associated with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population.
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  Roundup of 3 recent studies on dementia risk

  Researchers explore links between hearing loss, military service, and cognitive decline — and look at timeliness of diagnosis.
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  Breast density is a risk factor for older women, too

  Findings in JAMA Network Open could help guide decision-making about breast cancer screening for women 75 and older.
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  How to lower your risk of dementia

  It’s never too late (or too soon) to take preventive steps. And, with a new grant, Kaiser Permanente scientists are looking for more ways to support healthy aging.
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  Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia

  With data from the ACT Study, researchers associated increased levels of fine particle pollution with a greater risk of dementia.
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  Deprescribing: Less may be more

  Dr. Sascha Dublin explains why sometimes not taking medications may be a safer and healthier choice.