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Antibodies May Protect Brains From Age

Antibodies May Protect Brains From Age

by Jenson Mak | Jan 24, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Minds

Recent research suggests that old blood may have a negative impact on the body by damaging organs and increasing the effects of aging. A newly developed compound shows promise in protecting against this, by preventing aging in the brains of mice.   Initial...
Researchers Will Study Alzheimer’s Disease Thanks To $12.2 Million Grant

Researchers Will Study Alzheimer’s Disease Thanks To $12.2 Million Grant

by Jenson Mak | Jan 3, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Minds

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Pennsylvania State University have recently been awarded a grant by the National Institute of Health in order to continue studies on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. It is a five-year, $12.2 million grant,...
Weight and Dementia

Weight and Dementia

by Jenson Mak | Dec 16, 2016 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Vitality

When it comes to weight, we all know that a physical injury, emotional turmoil, a change in metabolism with age, or a sedentary lifestyle are just some of the ways that a person can go from having a BMI (Body Mass Index) in the normal range to having one in the...
Seniors & Exercise, How Long, How Often, How Much?

Seniors & Exercise, How Long, How Often, How Much?

by Jenson Mak | Nov 16, 2016 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Vitality

We all know that fitness is one of the major keys to staying active, healthy, happy, and full of vitality as you age. But seniors also need to take into account that injury from overexertion or exercise too strenuous can lead to serious complications or much longer...
Global Population Ageing Means Singapore needs 30,000 More Health Workers

Global Population Ageing Means Singapore needs 30,000 More Health Workers

by Jenson Mak | Nov 3, 2016 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Vitality

First, the good news. As we progress through the 21st century, gains in nutrition, medicine, and health mean that human beings are living far longer than ever before. This means that as we continue to advance into the 21st century, more and more health workers...
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