Researchers find that increase of 'CLU' protein promotes brain resilience and could provide protection from Alzheimer's disease

Recently approved Alzheimer's drugs offer a step forward for treating the disease, but new therapeutic strategies are needed to complement them and provide personalized therapeutic approaches. Researchers have identified a potential strategy to protect against Alzheimer's disease by increasing the clusterin protein (CLU).


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How to Keep Seniors Active and Engaged

I recently spoke with a caregiver named Ann who was struggling with how to adapt to life as a caregiver. For the last several...


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New software finds aging cells that contribute to disease and health risks

For human health, prematurely aging cells are a big problem. When a cell ages and stops growing, its function changes, which can cause or worsen cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and other chronic diseases. But these cells are also like needles in a haystack, difficult to identify by traditional scientific measures.


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