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Study reveals a protein’s influence on memory and cognitive abilitites on adults

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In a recent study that was published in the Nature Medicine journal, American researchers from the University of California in San Francisco have identified the responsability of a protein in the cognitive decline process: as it accumulates in blood with ageing, the protein harms the cognitive functions in the hippocampus, which is a region of […]

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Age is not an obstacle to break records and make dreams come true

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Our baby-boomers are full of energy despite popular belief. Here are a few examples of super seniors who marked our news and who show that ageing does not mean the end of your life.

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In China, elderly people represent 15.5% of the population

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The ageing phenomenon is a worldwide phenomenon. It is however particularly present in some countries such as China; in 2014, people aged 60 and over made up to 15.5% (212.4 million) of the population, according a study published by the XINHUA Chinese press agency.

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Infographics: Golden Aging in Europe and Central Asia

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The World Bank published a study regarding the ageing population process in Europe and Central Asia. The report was completed with an infographics that summarizes the ageing process and the consequences of demographic transition. This infographics identifies and points out the main opportunities and policies contributing to an active, healthy and productive ageing. The main

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The World Bank on “Golden Ageing”

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The World Bank took a closer look to the ageing phenomenon worldwide, particularly towards Europe and Central Asia where ageing often comes with a demographic shrinking. A report was published to identify and point out the main opportunities and policies contributing to an active, healthy and productive Ageing.

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