Posts Tagged ‘aging’
Scientists reliably predict people’s age by measuring proteins in blood
Scientists identify age-related quantitative changes in blood proteins that reliably predict people’s age. …
Read Full ArticleExtra virgin olive oil staves off multiple forms of dementia in mice
New findings suggest extra virgin olive oil can defend against a specific type of mental decline linked to tauopathy known as frontotemporal dementia. …
Read Full ArticleSlowing down — Is aging caused by decreased cellular metabolism?
Japanese researchers find that impaired gene expression may influence aging and age-related disorders via altered cellular metabolism. …
Read Full ArticleNew finding offers possibility for preventing age-related metabolic disease
A study has uncovered why belly fat surrounding organs increases as people age, a finding that could offer new treatment possibilities for improving metabolic health, …
Read Full ArticleImproved fitness can mean living longer without dementia
Staying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dementia. …
Read Full ArticleBacteria in the gut may alter aging process
An international research team found that microorganisms living in the gut may alter the aging process, which could lead to the development of food-based treatment to slow it down. …
Read Full ArticleRapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration
A new study shows age-related decreases in blood flow to the brain and memory loss can be modified with the drug rapamycin. …
Read Full ArticleHealth in old age is a lifelong affair
Scientists have shown in mice that calorie restriction must be established earlier in life in order to improve health in old age and extend lifespan. …
Read Full ArticleA blood factor involved in weight loss and aging
Researchers have identified a protein in blood – GDF11 – that in mouse models mimics the health benefits of calorie restriction. …
Read Full ArticleTreatment of metabolic dysfunction could be a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discover that metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunctions are a key cause of Alzheimer’s disease; a common diabetes drug was identified as a potential treatment. …
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