Researchers Discover New Way To Fight the Aging Process
Researchers at the University of Cologne have found that a protein complex impedes the repair of genomic damage in human cells, mice, and the nematode…
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New Strategy Could Eliminate Aging Cells
New strategy could restore balance in tissues and target cells that play a role in age-related illnesses. As we age, our bodies can accumulate aging,…
Aging Strong: How Managing Heart Disease Risk Factors Benefits Physical Function
Study examines relationship of aortic stiffness, vascular function with age-related physical decline. A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology reveals that managing cardiovascular…
Depression’s Unexpected Role in Accelerating Biological Aging
Researchers have found that older adults suffering from depression age faster than their peers. Researchers at the University of Connecticut Center on Aging have found…
Blood May Hold the Key to Reversing Aging
Researchers have demonstrated that biological aging can accelerate under stress but also decelerate when stressors are removed, using a mouse model and human stress cohorts….
Clearing Out the Trash – Stem Cells’ Battle Against Aging
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that stem cells’ unique method of discarding misfolded proteins could hold the key to preserving long-term health and…
Scientists Discover That Antidepressants Could Help Slow Reproductive Aging
A study finds that happy worms have healthy eggs. Worms might not be depressed, per se. However, this does not exclude the possibility that they…
Turning Back the Hands of Time: New Study Shows That Relieving Stress Can Reverse Biological Age
In both preclinical models and human subjects, stress caused by surgery, pregnancy, and severe COVID-19 has been shown to accelerate signs of biological aging. However,…
The Dangers of Self-Directed Ageism
According to research from the University of Queensland, normal cognitive changes associated with aging may increase the likelihood of older individuals adopting a negative, ageist…
Brain Boost: Special Omega-3 Fatty Acid Lipid’s Key Role in Aging Uncovered
Researchers have discovered that the transporter protein Mfsd2a is critical for regulating brain cells that maintain myelin sheaths, which protect nerves. This discovery could help…
Don’t Ignore Your Slowing Mobility: It Could Be a Sign of Something More Sinister
According to widely held belief, aging leads to a decline in muscle strength and a slower pace, but recent studies suggest that it may also…
Turning Back the Clock: Genetic Engineers Rewire Cells for an 82% Increase in Lifespan
Studying yeast cells, researchers build a biosynthetic genetic ‘clock’ to extend lifespan. Researchers have created a synthetic genetic ‘clock’ that significantly extends cellular lifespan. By…
How Music Can Keep the Brain Young
The unprecedented aging of the world’s population is leading to various forms of cognitive decline, which presents a significant challenge for families and society alike….
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Sirtuin Enzymes in the Spotlight
Penn State researchers have revealed how sirtuin enzymes interact with nucleosomes to regulate aging and metabolic processes. Their findings, using cryo-electron microscopy, may inform drug…
Turn Back the Clock: Reversing Stress-Induced Biological Aging
New research reveals that biological age in humans and mice can rapidly increase due to stress but is reversible upon stress recovery, challenging the traditional…
Scientists Identify Brain Aging “Sweet Spot”
Indigenous communities residing in the tropical forests of lowland Bolivia have reported some of the lowest rates of heart disease and brain disease in recorded…
New Study: Smells Influence Metabolism and Aging
Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered that exposure to female odors and pheromones in mice can lead to weight loss and longer lifespans….
Turn Back Time: Lifestyle Program Reverses Biological Age
An 8-week methylation-supportive diet and lifestyle program was found to significantly decrease biological age in a case series of women, suggesting that such interventions may…