Dementia touches tens of millions of people worldwide — and that number is expected to climb in the coming
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Sleep is not one-size-fits-all: individual sleep styles are connected to distinct health, lifestyle, and psychological factors.
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Researchers led by Aurore Perrault at Concordia University, Canada and Valeria Kebets at McGill University, Canada,
SFU statistics and actuarial science professor Lloyd Elliott works with UK Biobank to gather insights into disease and aging. The extensive database contains anonymous genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million volunteers, with brain imaging from over 40,000
Research increasingly shows that daily habits can influence how the brain ages. While genetics and age remain major risk factors for cognitive decline, studies suggest that
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Just as a single night of insomnia may leave you feeling groggy and cranky, solid slumber can help you feel rested and ready to take on the day. How well you sleep over time, however, can influence deeper aspects of
As we grow older, a change in the way our brain operates is to be expected. Forgetting names occasionally or taking a little longer to come to a decision can be a normal aspect of aging. But when these memory
Dementia affects millions of people and millions more of their caregivers — staggering numbers that are projected to triple by 2050.
In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a strategic public health action plan, including compiling an organized database
SFU statistics and actuarial science professor Lloyd Elliott works with UK Biobank to gather insights into disease and aging. The extensive database contains anonymous genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million volunteers, with brain imaging from over 40,000
Non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, dementia, and diabetes) have the common characteristic of increasing exponentially from adulthood and accounting for the majority of deaths at older ages. This increase in the incidence with age is particularly striking with regard to
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