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Memory Peaks in Late Summer in Older Adults

September 5, 2018

A new study suggests that, among older adults, cognitive performance changes with the seasons and peaks in late summer.

Strengthening Eldercare Workforce Must Be Priority for Next President

Four areas of U.S. policy need immediate attention to improve health care for an aging population, say Columbia aging experts in a new report.

Hearing loss universal among people in their 90s but hearing aids underused

Hearing Loss Increases Sharply After Age 90, Hearing Aids Underused

Despite widespread hearing loss among people in their 90s, only 59 percent of individuals in that age group use hearing aids, Columbia researchers found.

This Hormone Makes Old Mice Run Like Youngsters

When injected into older animals, a hormone made by the skeleton of young animals dramatically improves exercise capacity, a new Columbia study finds.

Hearing Aid Use Is Associated with Improved Cognitive Function in Hearing-Impaired Elderly

Older adults who used a hearing aid performed significantly better on cognitive tests than those who did not use a hearing aid, despite having poorer hearing.

Moderate Exercise May Slow Memory Decline in Older Adults

Neurologists find that moderate to intense exercise in people over age 65 may slow decline in memory and cognitive function by 10 years.

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