Psychologists investigate why some older adults remember better than others

Even among healthy people, a faltering memory is often an expected part of aging—but it’s not inevitable. “Some individuals exhibit remarkable maintenance of memory function throughout late adulthood, whereas others experience significant memory decline. Studying these differences across individuals is critical for understanding the complexities of brain aging, including how to promote resilience and longevity,” […]

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Cardiologist investigates why TAVR might not work for some heart patient

A University of Cincinnati physician-researcher says unlocking the key to how platelets function before, after and during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may provide insight as to why some patients undergoing the heart procedure have better outcomes than others. “We are looking at how platelets’ ability to contribute to clot formation are impacted by inflammation […]

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