Rush University Medical Center

Researchers identify five Alzheimer's genes

April 05, 2011

Two new studies — which examined 50,000 subjects worldwide — have identified five new genes that are definitively associated with Alzheimer's, according to a study published in the journal Nature Genetics.
 

Seniors' social activity slows decline, death, study finds

June 24, 2009

Social engagement among seniors can slow motor function loss and fend off overall age-related decline, according to a recently published study.