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Aging
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August 04, 2026Dementia after age 90
A new study of people over 90 years old finds significant dementia risk disparities between genders and racial and ethnic groups.
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July 24, 2026Can the ‘worried well’ detect cognitive decline before objective diagnostic tests?
Professor Sarah Tomaszewski Farias has been awarded a $3.3 million federal grant to study possible cultural differences in how people perceive cognitive change as they age.
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July 14, 2026What does resilience show about healthy aging after trauma?
Findings from the Vietnamese Insights into Cognitive Aging Program come as the landmark study receives a $13.3 million NIH award to expand dementia research.
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June 30, 2026Smartwatch study finds older adults can accurately judge their mental sharpness in daily life
A new study shows that older adults’ perceptions of their mental sharpness closely align with their actual cognitive performance. The findings may help clinicians better understand and support patients.
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June 09, 2026Decoding Dementia
The multi-year initiative is a collaboration between Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Brittany Dugger and Child Family Professor in Engineering Chen-Nee Chuah.
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June 03, 2026Air pollution may be harming your brain’s ‘encyclopedia’
A new study finds higher long-term exposure to fine air pollution (PM2.5) is linked to lower semantic memory — the type of memory used for facts, words and general knowledge.
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May 28, 2026
UC Davis launches first long-term U.S. study led by nurses on humanoid robots in dementia care
UC Davis nursing researchers begin first‑in‑the‑U.S. longitudinal study exploring how humanoid social robot Abi, from Andromeda Robotics, supports connection in dementia care.
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December 19, 2025Mako SmartRobotics knee replacement helps retiree re-gain her mobility
Recent retiree Hilary Vos overcame severe knee pain with joint replacement surgery using Mako SmartRobotics now available at UC Davis Health. It often leads to quicker recovery times and longer-lasting joint implants.
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December 04, 2025Rural older adults face big gaps in care
UC Davis nursing researchers release a new set of statewide policy recommendations to build aging equity across rural California.
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December 02, 2025A neurologist’s personal call to study, treat and educate about Parkinson’s disease
Neurologist and movement disorders expert Norika Malhado-Chang dedicates her life to studying and treating Parkinson’s disease as a tribute to her mother who passed away from the disease.
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November 24, 2025You’re not alone in caregiving
UC Davis Health’s Caregiver Consultation service provides personalized education and coaching to support caregivers.
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October 08, 2025Shunt surgery leads to fewer falls in older adults with hydrocephalus
A landmark study shows shunt surgery significantly improves walking and balance in older adults with hydrocephalus, offering hope and restoring independence.
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September 24, 2025Lifestyle changes boost brain health
UC Davis contributes to nationwide study showing structured interventions improve cognition in older adults.
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September 04, 20252025 Spanish Mini Medical School set for Oct. 4
Registration is now open for the 15th annual Spanish Mini Medical School, a healthy aging educational program that takes place Oct. 4
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August 25, 2025Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia
People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, according to a new UC Davis study.
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July 15, 2025Orthopaedic Surgery receives over $2.2 million in research funding from defense department
More than $2.2 million in Department of Defense research funding is headed to Orthopaedic Surgery scientists to study bone and joint health.
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July 07, 2025How war trauma affects Vietnamese Americans’ brain health
Insights from a new study on war trauma on Vietnamese Americans can shape future research on aging, trauma and brain health.
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May 12, 2025UC Davis Health offers highly accurate Alzheimer’s test
UC Davis Health is now offering an FDA-approved test that can predict Alzheimer's disease before the onset of major symptoms.
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March 27, 2025‘Caregivers Corner’ helps those supporting a loved one with cancer
If you are caring for someone with cancer, consider joining a new support group called the Caregivers Corner that meets monthly.
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March 05, 2025Smarter homes, smarter care: How a nursing professor is shaping the future for older adults
UC Davis nursing Professor Roschelle “Shelly” Fritz is developing smart home research and hosting a global nursing summit to shape the future of aging-in-place technology.
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