Alzheimer’s disease is composed of four distinct subtypes
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation and spread of the tau protein in the brain. An international study can now show how tau spreads according to…
Link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota confirmed
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. In recent years, the scientific community has suspected that the gut microbiota plays a role in the development of…
Vitamin D and Omega-3s Bolster Health in Some Active Older People
The DO-HEALTH study led by Zurich-based geriatrician Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari has examined the effects of simple measures on the health of healthy adults aged 70 or older.
High intensity training best for older people
“First of all, I have to say that exercise in general seems to be good for the health of the elderly. And our study results show that on…
For older adults, more physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives
Two studies demonstrate that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have to be strenuous to be effective, according…