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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Walking speed at age 45 linked to physical well-being, brain health— Slow walking speed at age 45 was associated with both poorer physical health and poorer brain health, indicating accelerated aging in those with slower walking speeds.  Study links Alzheimer's disease with circular RNA— Study links circular ribonucleic acid (RNA) — the molecules that carry instructions from genes to create proteins in the body — in the brain with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Certain personality traits in high school may lower dementia risk five decades later— The analysis showed that the relative risk of being diagnosed with dementia in later life was lower for teens who had higher levels of vigor, which was linked to having an energetic disposition, vitality and a high level of physical activity. The traits of calmness and maturity were also associated with a lower risk of dementia later. Personality traits like social sensitivity, sociability and leadership were not associated with a dementia diagnosis. Visit the NIA newsroom for more press releases, featured research, and announcements. Read and share the latest research news from the National Institute on Aging at NIH: http://bit.ly/2EkEbTQ