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University researchers are developing the next big breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions.

From studying how technology can help treat memory problems, to developing therapies to remove abnormal brain proteins, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin...

The findings raise the possibility of new treatments for aging-related cognitive decline.

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%.

Researchers from UT Austin have discovered insights about an enzyme that can protect cells from oxidative stress.

Despite our hopes for technological ways to bridge connections between older adults and social partners, phone and digital contact cannot alleviate loneliness in the same way.

People’s perceptions of their sleep also proves to have stronger associations with their worry and rumination than objective sleep quality monitored with a device.

Devleena Samanta led a team to develop a new kind of sensor that can be used to find unique fingerprints of cancers, infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

Becoming a caregiver to an older relative can decrease risk of depression.