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115-year-old woman confirmed as Japan's oldest person

Tokyo, Jan 6: Okagi Hayashi, a 115-year-old woman in Toki in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, has become the country's oldest person following the death of the previous titleholder who lived to the age of 116, the Japanese government announced Monday.

Diet, lifestyle influences chances of age-related brain disorders: Study

Washington, January 5: The scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of ageing mice and located a hot spot where most damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, thus suggesting a connection between diet and brain health.