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Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness impacting nearly 6 million Americans and 24 million people globally. Understanding whether someone has Alzheimer’s is entirely dependent on a doctor’s diagnosis. To help people identify potential symptoms, the CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative has outlined 10 warnings signs to monitor. 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease – CDC’s Healthy … Read More “Alzheimer’s Disease: The 10 Warning Signs” »
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness impacting nearly 6 million Americans and 24 million people globally. Is Alzheimer’s genetic? There is no exact gene that is responsible for Alzheimer’s disease that is known about yet. It’s likely, however, that a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. It’s true … Read More “Alzheimer’s Disease: Is It Genetic?” »
What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative illness. Among the various types of dementias, Alzheimer’s is the most common. Alzheimer’s disease impacts the parts of the brain that control for thought, memory, and language. The disease tends to be progressive with most people – it will start with mild symptoms (slight forgetfulness) and … Read More “Alzheimer’s Disease: The Most Common Form of Dementia” »
A very common symptom of aging for all humans is the gradual loss of skeletal muscle in the body, the consequences of which impact physical mobility and function. What is Sarcopenia? The gradual loss of skeletal muscle mass with age is called Sarcopenia. The condition generally begins at age 40. By age 80, loss of … Read More “Sarcopenia: The Gradual Loss of Skeletal Muscle with Age” »
What is Menopause? Menopause is the period of life where a woman’s menstrual cycles have come to an end, officially marking the end of reproductive years. The US National Institutes of Health specifically defines menopause as the point in-time 12 months after a woman’s last period. The years leading up to menopause will usually start … Read More “Menopause: What is it and when does it begin?” »
Blood pressure is a critical part of healthy well-being and monitoring it to normal levels of pressure is important for healthy aging. What is Blood Pressure? As blood flows through the arteries (also known as blood vessels), it exerts a certain amount of pressure against the walls of the arteries. This is called ‘blood pressure’. … Read More “What is normal blood pressure?” »
Mitochondria are found all over the body, but their concentration is highest in tissues and organs that need the most energy to function, such as muscles, heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. As mitochondrial function declines, these same organs are at greatest risk of disease in older age, leading to lower quality of life. As part … Read More “Mitochondrial Dysfunction Accelerates Aging” »
What is Age Associated Cellular Decline (AACD)? As we age, our body’s cells undergo wear and tear. The deterioration forces our cells to function less optimally as we get older. This process of cells deteriorating as we age is called AACD. Typically, AACD onsets in the 40s, with dramatic acceleration in the 60s. How does … Read More “Age Associated Cellular Decline (AACD)” »
Aging is a natural process of all living things. As a species, we live longer now than we ever have before. On an evolutionary scale, the idea of aging beyond our 70s is a very new phenomena. Our bodies have not evolved to handle life at these older years and, as a result, we are … Read More “Welcome to Longevia Labs.” »