HIV Accelerates Aging by 5 Years
DNA level changes can hasten aging by roughly five years, according to a UCLA-led study. According to experts at the University of California, Los Angeles,…
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Age Accelerating “Zombie Cells” – A New Study Sheds Light on These Unique Cells
Researchers have found a new pathway for the buildup of “zombie cells,” which promote aging. Senescent cells, or cells that have lost their ability to divide,…
Offspring of Centenarians Have Genetic Advantages
Centenarians’ offspring have genetic expression patterns similar to centenarians and are less frail. Children of centenarians have a unique genetic profile that may account for…
Scientists Unlock the Secrets of Cellular Aging: What Happens After You Turn 70?
A new explanation for aging has been developed by researchers who have shown that genetic abnormalities that develop gradually over a lifetime cause substantial alterations…
Secrets of Longevity Revealed: Scientists Find Species That Essentially Do Not Age
The largest study of its kind reveals that wild turtles age slowly, live long lives, and uncovers several species that practically do not age Jonathan…
Feeling Younger Isn’t Just Psychological – It Has Health Benefits
Even in old age, feeling youthful may reduce the likelihood of physical impairment and illness The phrase “you’re only as old as you feel” is…
Startling News: Chronic Health Conditions Are Far More Common in Recent Generations
Compared to previous generations, older adults are more likely to experience a variety of health ailments According to Penn State and Texas State University research,…
Life-Extending Effects: How Serotonin, Dopamine, and the Smell of Food Affect Aging
The smell of food blocks the life-extending effect of a restricted diet. These drugs may unblock it. A research study using worms provides new clues…
Walking Can Improve Cognitive Function
For some people, walking can boost brain function For a very long time, people have believed that when walking and a task are combined, both…
FDA-Approved Drug Reduces Blood Vessel Problems Caused by Aging
The study shows that the medication stopped the constriction and stiffening of the blood vessels According to new research published in GeroScience by the University…
Diabetes Shown To Accelerate Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline by 26%
An analysis of 20,000 people’s data from the UK Biobank reveals that diabetes accelerates the normal process of brain aging, with longer diabetes duration associated…
Drug Prevents Premature Aging After Radiotherapy
A one-off treatment has been found to prevent long-term negative effects of cancer treatments Recent research discovered that a simple, one-time treatment might prevent the…
Boosting Brain Function As You Age Through Singing
Ask anyone in a choir why they enjoy it, and they will tell you likely about the euphoric effects singing has on their mental health….
Stress Accelerates Aging of the Immune System
Traumatic life events and everyday stress prematurely weaken body’s mix of immune cells. It is widely recognized that as people start getting up in the…
Fecal Transplants Reverse Hallmarks of Aging in the Gut, Eyes, and Brain
In the quest for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process. However, scientists at the Quadram Institute…
Fountain of Youth: Cutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of Day Leads to a Longer Life
Many of us wish for a fountain of youth, filled with magical water that could restore our youth and vitality. It is so simple and…
Cognitive Impairment From Severe COVID-19 Equivalent to 20 Years of Aging – Losing 10 IQ Points
Cognitive impairment as a result of severe COVID-19 is similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age and is the equivalent to…
A Combination of Three Simple Treatments May Reduce Risk of Invasive Cancer by 61%
A combination of three simple treatments may reduce invasive cancer risk by 61% among adults aged 70+. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020…
