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Mesenchymal cell-derived extracellular vesicles ameliorate age-related deficits in working memory and in vivo MRI measures of white matter structure and function in rhesus monkeys

2 weeks 4 days ago
Aging humans and non-human primates both exhibit a similar pattern of cognitive decline beginning in middle age that is characterized by progressive impairments in rule learning, executive function, and working and recognition memory-functions often associated with dysfunction of prefrontal and medial temporal lobe regions. The heterogeneity and inter-subject variability in aging and age-related cognitive impairments present challenges for developing effective therapeutics and can be attributed...
Evan C Mackie

Cognitive impairment among older adults in India: understanding the role of substance use and lifestyle factors

2 weeks 5 days ago
CONCLUSIONS: Substance use and other lifestyle factors are significantly associated with cognitive impairment among the older adults in India. Therefore, encouraging older adults who use tobacco or alcohol to assess their cognitive function at an earlier stage that could prevent or mitigate cognitive impairment, thereby enhancing their quality of life. This contribute to achieve of Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 that guaranteeing good health and wellbeing for all.
Amir Ali