Greenery May Be the Secret to Slowing the Biological Aging Process – At Least for Women
We all know being surrounded by greenery is good for the mind and soul, but can it be good for the body, too? Planetary health…
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Scientists Discover Small Proteins Regulate the Aging Process
The attachment of the small protein ubiquitin to other proteins (ubiquitination) regulates numerous biological processes, including signal transduction and metabolism / Scientists at the University…
New Drug Molecules Could Prevent Skin Aging Caused by Ultraviolet Sun Exposure
Two new molecules that generate minute amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide have been found to prevent skin from aging after being exposed to ultraviolet…
Microbes Turn Back the Clock: New Research Discovers Their Potential To Reverse Aging in the Brain
Research from APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) at University College Cork (UCC) published on August 9, 2021, in the leading international scientific journal Nature Aging introduces…
National Institutes of Health Small Business Funding Boosts Alzheimer’s Science Advances
New paper highlights history and recent successes in advancing research from concept to commercialization. Small business program funding from the National Institute on Aging (NIA),…
Cancer Survivors Are More Likely To Experience Accelerated Aging
New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that cancer survivors, especially older individuals, are more likely to experience accelerated functional decline as…
Safety of Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Knee Pain Confirmed in New Study
A study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine has confirmed the safety of a novel type of cellular therapy for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Conducted by…
Research Shows Cell Aging Can Be Slowed by Oxidants
At high concentrations, reactive oxygen species — known as oxidants — are harmful to cells in all organisms and have been linked to aging. But…
Higher Levels of Omega-3 in the Blood Increase Life Expectancy by Almost Five Years
A 1% increase in this substance in the blood is associated with a change in mortality risk similar to that of quitting smoking. Levels of…
New Research Reveals Immune Cell’s Response to Pathogens Differs Greatly by Sex and Age
A new University of Southern California (USC) study of a common, yet poorly understood type of white blood cell reveals the immune cell’s response to…
Older People Are Just As Good at Learning To Help Others – Worse at Learning to Self-Help
Older adults may be slower to learn actions and behaviors that benefit themselves, but new research shows they are just as capable as younger people…
“Best Yet” – New Genetic Test for Glaucoma Is 15x More Likely to Detect High-Risk Patients
The latest investigations into a promising new genetic test for glaucoma — the leading cause of blindness worldwide — has found it has the ability…
Eating Whole Grains May Protect Against Heart Disease
Eating whole grains linked to smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar. Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of…
Immune System “Clock” Developed That Accurately Predicts Illness and Mortality
You’re as old as your immune system. Investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have built…
Exposure to Pollutants Damages Our DNA and Tissues – May Speed Up Aging for the Entire Body
Every day, our bodies face a bombardment of UV rays, ozone, cigarette smoke, industrial chemicals, and other hazards. This exposure can lead to free-radical production…
Tooth Loss Is a Risk Factor for Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Good oral health, including dentures, may protect against cognitive decline. Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia–and with each tooth lost,…
Surprise Discovery Suggests Scientists May Need To Rethink Which Genes Control Aging
NIH scientists discover that bacteria may drive activity of many hallmark aging genes in flies. To better understand the role of bacteria in health and…
Try the New Online Calculator That Predicts Your Risk of Dementia
Canadian researchers at The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Ottawa, the Bruyère Research Institute and ICES have built and validated an online calculator that empowers…