34 stories tagged #aging

  1. Dietary Lipid May Reverse Age-Related Mitochondrial Decline
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    Dietary Lipid May Reverse Age-Related Mitochondrial Decline

    German researchers identify a key fat molecule whose decline drives mitochondrial aging and show it can be restored via diet.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Aging May Be Reversible: Study Finds Mechanism to Restore Youthful DNA Organization
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    Aging 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. Frailty Isn't Just About Age: How to Know If You're at Risk
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    Frailty 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Diet Change Can Reduce Biological Age in Older Adults in Just Four Weeks
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    Diet 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Peanuts Boost Brain Health and Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
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    Peanuts 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Aging Isn't Gradual: Humans Rapidly Age at 44 and 60
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    Aging 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. The Quiet Crisis of a Generation Raised on Sacrifice
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    The 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Positive Thinking Linked to Healthier Aging, Study Finds
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    Positive Thinking Linked to Healthier Aging, Study Finds

    A Yale study shows positive attitudes toward aging can improve physical and cognitive health in older adults.

    2mo ago 1 min read