Category: News
Snowsports for Improved Balance
December 7, 2022
In a new study published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (JSAMS) Plus, researchers have shown that participating in such sports as snowboarding and skiing might counteract age-associated
Intermittent Fasting Protects Mice from Brain Injury
December 6, 2022
Scientists from Singapore have found that intermittent fasting alleviates damage incurred by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion, the impaired blood flow to the brain that is thought to be a cause of
Finding Interventions That Truly Impact Aging
December 5, 2022
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have determined that interventions that extend lifespan in mice may not have significant effects on the processes of aging. Improvement is not the same as
Rapamycin, not Dietary Restriction, Fights Infection in Mice
December 2, 2022
A meta-analysis published in GeroScience has shown that the well-studied drug rapamycin has positive effects on infection in mice, but dietary restriction seems to worsen the problem. Aging, immunity, and
Polyphenols Help Reduce Visceral Fat
December 2, 2022
Pitching two variants of the Mediterranean diet against each other in a randomized controlled trial, scientists have found that the plant-oriented one, which contained more polyphenols, was more effective for
De-Aging Movie Stars Won’t Solve Aging
December 1, 2022
In the fifth installment of the popular Indiana Jones franchise, Harrison Ford will reportedly be “de-aged” by means of computer graphics, presumably to make him kicking Nazi butt at least
Rejuvenation Roundup November 2022
December 1, 2022
The giving season is upon us once more! This month, we focus on November’s research, industry news, and ways that you can help hasten the defeat of aging. LEAF News
Making Good Financial Decisions for Longevity
November 30, 2022
In a preprint published in Social Science Research Network, researchers have shown that it might be possible to protect people from making poor financial decisions earlier in life by providing
Air Pollution Harms Immune Function in Lungs
November 29, 2022
A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that lifelong exposure to tiny airborne particles leads to their accumulation in lymph nodes in the lungs and to impaired immune function
Rapamycin Improves the Viability of Egg Cells
November 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging have found that rapamycin, a molecule thoroughly researched for its effects on metabolism, improves the viability of egg cells (oocytes) grown in vitro. Another approach towards
Exercise Might Protect from Metastatic Cancer
November 25, 2022
In a new study published in the journal Cancer Research, Israeli scientists have found that by increasing the metabolic activity of healthy cells, exercise likely pitches them against cancer cells
lifespan.io Presents at MIRAI 2.0 R&I Week 2022
November 24, 2022
At MIRAI 2.0 Research and Innovation Week 2022, I joined Swedish and Japanese researchers in discussing future-focused innovations related to aging. What does the future hold? If you want to
We Can Think of Worse Curses, Elon Musk
November 23, 2022
Two days ago, famous billionaire and new Twitter owner Elon Musk Tweeted that he cannot think of a worse curse than living forever, in reply to a Tweet relating to
Journal Club November 2022
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development extends life span and
Rapamycin extends life span & health span in mice & Daphnia
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th on our Facebook channel. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development
Snowsports for Improved Balance
December 7, 2022
In a new study published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport (JSAMS) Plus, researchers have shown that participating in such sports as snowboarding and skiing might counteract age-associated proprioception decline [1]. Ankles keep you balanced It is no secret that exercise is one of
Intermittent Fasting Protects Mice from Brain Injury
December 6, 2022
Scientists from Singapore have found that intermittent fasting alleviates damage incurred by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion, the impaired blood flow to the brain that is thought to be a cause of age-related dementia [1]. Why intermittent fasting? Back in the early days of geroscience, caloric restriction was
Finding Interventions That Truly Impact Aging
December 5, 2022
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have determined that interventions that extend lifespan in mice may not have significant effects on the processes of aging. Improvement is not the same as slowing decline The researchers begin this paper by noting that previous studies have outlined a broad
Rapamycin, not Dietary Restriction, Fights Infection in Mice
December 2, 2022
A meta-analysis published in GeroScience has shown that the well-studied drug rapamycin has positive effects on infection in mice, but dietary restriction seems to worsen the problem. Aging, immunity, and interventions This paper begins with the well-known information that aging impairs the immune system, harming its
Polyphenols Help Reduce Visceral Fat
December 2, 2022
Pitching two variants of the Mediterranean diet against each other in a randomized controlled trial, scientists have found that the plant-oriented one, which contained more polyphenols, was more effective for weight loss [1]. Beyond the Med diet A healthy diet is one of the most powerful
De-Aging Movie Stars Won’t Solve Aging
December 1, 2022
In the fifth installment of the popular Indiana Jones franchise, Harrison Ford will reportedly be “de-aged” by means of computer graphics, presumably to make him kicking Nazi butt at least somewhat believable. A regular person would react to this piece of showbiz gossip with a chuckle
Rejuvenation Roundup November 2022
December 1, 2022
The giving season is upon us once more! This month, we focus on November’s research, industry news, and ways that you can help hasten the defeat of aging. LEAF News lifespan.io Presents at MIRAI 2.0 R&I Week 2022: At MIRAI 2.0 Research and Innovation Week 2022,
Making Good Financial Decisions for Longevity
November 30, 2022
In a preprint published in Social Science Research Network, researchers have shown that it might be possible to protect people from making poor financial decisions earlier in life by providing them objective longevity information [1]. Do you save up? It is now well-accepted that income positively
Air Pollution Harms Immune Function in Lungs
November 29, 2022
A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that lifelong exposure to tiny airborne particles leads to their accumulation in lymph nodes in the lungs and to impaired immune function [1]. Age-related lung diseases and pollution With age, people become more susceptible to many diseases, with
Rapamycin Improves the Viability of Egg Cells
November 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging have found that rapamycin, a molecule thoroughly researched for its effects on metabolism, improves the viability of egg cells (oocytes) grown in vitro. Another approach towards a known problem Decreased fertility in women occurs much more rapidly than other aspects of aging,
Exercise Might Protect from Metastatic Cancer
November 25, 2022
In a new study published in the journal Cancer Research, Israeli scientists have found that by increasing the metabolic activity of healthy cells, exercise likely pitches them against cancer cells in a battle for nutrients, which slows cancer progression [1]. Higher metabolic activity Physical activity provides
lifespan.io Presents at MIRAI 2.0 R&I Week 2022
November 24, 2022
At MIRAI 2.0 Research and Innovation Week 2022, I joined Swedish and Japanese researchers in discussing future-focused innovations related to aging. What does the future hold? If you want to talk about the future in Japanese, there are two words to choose from: shorai (将来) and
We Can Think of Worse Curses, Elon Musk
November 23, 2022
Two days ago, famous billionaire and new Twitter owner Elon Musk Tweeted that he cannot think of a worse curse than living forever, in reply to a Tweet relating to the predicted heat death of the universe. A consistent argument This is not Elon Musk’s first
Journal Club November 2022
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development extends life span and health span of male mice and Daphnia magna“. Abstract Development is tightly connected to aging, but
Rapamycin extends life span & health span in mice & Daphnia
November 23, 2022
The Journal Club returns at 12:00 Eastern time, November 29th on our Facebook channel. Dr. Medvedik will be taking a look at the recent paper entitled “Rapamycin treatment during development extends life span and health span of male mice and Daphnia magna”[1]. Abstract Development is tightly