Aging
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healthAging May Be Reversible: Study Finds Mechanism to Restore Youthful DNA Organization
New research shows a protein called SIRT6 can restore aging liver cells in mice to a more youthful state, suggesting age-related decline may be reversible.
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healthFrailty Isn't Just About Age: How to Know If You're at Risk
Doctors now use objective tests to diagnose frailty. Here's how it differs from normal aging and what you can do to prevent it.
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healthDiet Change Can Reduce Biological Age in Older Adults in Just Four Weeks
University of Sydney study finds short-term diet changes can lower biological age in adults 65-75. Plant-based and complex carb diets show most improvement.
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healthPeanuts Boost Brain Health and Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
A clinical trial finds that daily intake of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts significantly improves memory and blood flow in older adults.
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healthAging Isn't Gradual: Humans Rapidly Age at 44 and 60
Stanford research reveals that human aging involves two dramatic molecular shifts, occurring at ages 44 and 60, not a gradual process.
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healthThe Quiet Crisis of a Generation Raised on Sacrifice
Affluent elders face a disorienting question: who am I beyond duty? A look at the cost of self-neglect.
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healthPositive Thinking Linked to Healthier Aging, Study Finds
A Yale study shows positive attitudes toward aging can improve physical and cognitive health in older adults.
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healthLoneliness Linked to Memory Issues, Not Dementia, New Study Reveals
New research indicates loneliness impacts memory difficulties but does not directly cause dementia, highlighting a crucial distinction for cognitive health.