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A large study of nearly 2 million older adults has found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition where amyloid proteins build up in brain blood vessels, sharply increases the risk of dementia. Within five years of diagnosis, people with this disorder were four times more likely to develop dementia than those without it, even absent a history of stroke. The findings, drawn from Medicare records, underscore the need for early cognitive screening in affected individuals.

2026년 02월 01일 AI에 의해 보고됨

히로시마현에서 81세 농부 사토카와 타케유키와 77세 부인 마사코는 2024년 나이 들고 비용 상승으로 가족 논 쌀 농사를 중단했다. 지난 가을 처음으로 다른 농가에서 쌀을 구매했다. 농협 관계자는 “후계자 양성이 중요하지만 많은 농부들이 생존에 급급해 이를 할 여력이 없었다”고 밝혔다.

A new study finds that people over 80 who maintain sharp mental abilities, known as super agers, carry fewer copies of the main Alzheimer's risk gene and more of a protective variant. This genetic profile sets them apart even from other healthy seniors in the same age group. The research, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, highlights potential resilience factors against dementia.

2026년 01월 21일 AI에 의해 보고됨 사실 확인됨

Stanford Medicine researchers report that blocking the enzyme 15-PGDH reversed age-related cartilage loss in older mice and reduced osteoarthritis-like damage after ACL-like knee injuries. In lab experiments, cartilage taken from knee replacement surgeries also showed early signs of regeneration after exposure to the inhibitor, findings published in *Science*.

An international meta-analysis with nearly 24,000 elderly reveals that emotional support reduces depressive symptoms in old age more than practical daily help. The research, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, analyzed data from 11 studies in various countries, including Brazil. Experts emphasize the importance of affective bonds for elderly mental health.

2026년 01월 10일 AI에 의해 보고됨

As the population ages, more people are affected by memory diseases like Alzheimer's. However, research in the field is progressing slowly, and only about half of those affected receive the available treatment.