Posts Tagged ‘aging’
Drug cocktail reduces aging-associated disc degeneration
Treating mice with a drug cocktail that removes aging cells can mitigate age-related disc degeneration. …
Read Full ArticleImmune cell loss in fat tissue explains why it gets colder as we age
Age-related immune cell loss in fat tissue makes older mice unable to adapt to cold temperatures. …
Read Full ArticleAge-related decline in two sirtuin enzymes alters mitochondrial dynamics, weakens cardiac contractions
Preclinical study reveals the levels of two sirtuin enzymes decline in aging hearts, disrupting the ability of cardiac muscle cells to contract. …
Read Full ArticleAlcohol use in young adults is associated with early aging of blood vessels
Drinking alcohol during adolescence to young adulthood is associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor to cardiovascular disease. …
Read Full ArticleKey mental abilities can actually improve during aging
New findings show that some key brain functions can improve during aging. …
Read Full ArticleMetabolism changes with age, just not when you might think
A new study suggests your metabolism — the rate at which you burn calories — peaks during infancy and starts its inevitable decline at age 60. …
Read Full ArticleMicrobes turn back the clock as research discovers their potential to reverse brain aging
Aging-associated changes in the immune system of old mice were reversed by the transfer of gut microbiota from young mice, improving performance in several cognitive tests. …
Read Full ArticleMuscle protein that makes vertebrates more fit linked to limited lifespan
Researchers have linked a key protein found in heart muscle called CaMKII to physical fitness in youth and diseases of old age. …
Read Full ArticleLifestyle adjustments can boost vascular health in seniors with obesity
Study shows small lifestyle changes really can make a big difference in improving vascular health in older adults with obesity. …
Read Full ArticleCastration of male sheep delays DNA aging
New research shows that castration of male sheep delays aging of DNA compared to intact males. …
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