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New research published online July 3 in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science has characterized the anti-aging potential of acetyl aspartic acid.

Anti-Aging Potential of Acetyl Aspartic Acid Characterized

A-A-A leverages F-actin expression in middle-aged female fibroblasts to level of young fibroblasts
Adults who look older than their years may be aging at an accelerated pace

Researchers Say Some People Do Age Faster Than Others

At 38, the biology of some adults was 20 years older, researchers find

June 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Issues relating to physician retirement and evaluation of aging physicians before retirement are discussed in a Council on Medical Education report published by the American Medical Association.

AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors

Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
Consumption of chamomile may be linked to a longer lifespan for older Mexican-American women

Chamomile Linked to Longevity for Mexican-American Women

But study did not determine quantity consumed; only found an association, not cause-and-effect link
Among older men

Obesity Has Negative Impact on Metabolic Quality of Muscle

In obese, muscle protein synthesis is blunted; offset by decline in leg protein breakdown
Intensive care unit patients who develop delirium have a higher mortality risk

Morbidity, Mortality Up for Patients With Delirium in ICU

Researchers recommend screening and monitoring for delirium in all critically ill patients

May 2015 Briefing – Geriatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Geriatrics for May 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Age-related macular degeneration predicts poorer survival

AMD Predicts Poorer Survival in Older Women

In women older than 80 years, early AMD linked to all-cause and non-CVD, non-cancer mortality
Consuming more omega-3 fatty acids may benefit patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease

Increasing Omega-3 Intake May Boost Cognitive Flexibility

Findings among those aged 65 to 75, who had gene variant APOE ε4