Age-related osteoporosis is caused by a decrease in the body’s ability to produce and absorb vitamin D and calcium, leading to the loss of hard and spongy bone. Treatment involves supplementing with vitamin D and calcium, and reducing the risk of falls. Regular exercise, not smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption can reduce the risk of […]
Senile plaques, or amyloids, are protein deposits that form outside brain cells and are a key diagnostic finding in Alzheimer’s disease. They can interfere with brain function and increase after age 60, especially in women. Researchers are studying ways to prevent and treat plaque formation. Plaques can cause cognitive decline, memory loss, difficulty speaking, physical […]
