Can the gut microbiome unlock the secrets of aging?
A new study has shown how the gut microbiota of older mice can promote neural growth in young mice, leading ...
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Parks with irregular shapes may boost longevity
More and more studies are emphasizing the importance of green spaces for longevity. New research adds an important nuance to ...
Study reveals how diabetes drug promotes healthy aging
Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin ...
What causes cells to age?
Scientists recently discovered an unexpected role for a protein they associate with premature aging. They showed that it is a ...
Misconceptions may lead to dehydration in older adults
A new study looks at what keeps older adults from getting sufficient fluids to avoid negative health outcomes. Share on ...
Ageotypes: Why do people age differently?
Everyone ages differently, but why is that? A team of researchers has pinpointed four “ageotypes” — main biological pathways for ...
Marathon running may reverse a risky part of the aging process
People have long been aware of the benefits of exercise. Now, a new study finds that one particular aspect of ...
Financial hardship may accelerate aging
Research shows that adults who spend as few as 4 years in economic hardship could be at risk of accelerated ...
Has a small trial stumbled upon a way to reverse biological aging?
In a small clinical trial, scientists were looking for a means to restore the thymus — the gland that forms ...
People with higher optimism more likely to live 'exceptionally long lives'
New research finds that individuals with higher optimism tend to live longer and also have greater odds of living 85 ...