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UK study links key nutrients to reducing brain iron buildup

Dec 10, 2024, 6:56 AM

Researchers at UK have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain — a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.

Neuroscience and pharmacology research raises recent UK grad's interest in medicine

Nov 20, 2024, 7:45 AM

Recent UK graduate Elaf Ghoneim aspires to pursue a career in medicine, where she hopes to make a meaningful impact in her community.

Decoding dementia: Sanders-Brown researchers uncover genetic keys

Oct 9, 2024, 7:26 AM

Work by several researchers within UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics.

UK researchers find Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in long COVID patients

Aug 30, 2024, 3:27 PM

Research from the UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging shows evidence that the cognitive impairments observed in long COVID patients share similarities with those seen in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Registration open for 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia

Aug 29, 2024, 7:28 AM

The 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia is set for Sept. 27-28.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 AM

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

Unity in the Community addresses Frankfort’s health needs in partnership with UK

Jun 21, 2024, 10:28 AM

First Baptist Church Frankfort opened its doors to more than 500 individuals in the community to put an emphasis on their well-being.

$3.1 million NIA grant to advance Sanders-Brown researcher’s groundbreaking dementia study

Apr 4, 2024, 7:35 AM

Maj-Linda Selenica's research focuses on diseases caused by misfolded proteins, specifically TDP-43. Thanks to a recent grant from the National Institute on Aging, this groundbreaking work will continue.

Chemicals in plastics could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Feb 28, 2024, 7:18 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying how elements of our natural surroundings can be potential risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease — including chemicals widely used in plastics.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging featured in special on WKYT this Monday

Aug 31, 2023, 6:48 AM

Labor Day, September 4, WKYT-TV, is highlighting the world-class work going on at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The Lexington-based CBS affiliate will air a 30-minute special on their second station, The CW, at 6:30 p.m.

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