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Sauna Combined with Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health
August 5, 2022
In a randomized, controlled trial, scientists have shown that sauna and exercise, when taken together, might have a synergistic, beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels [1]. Turn up
Ghrelin Is Associated with Worse Muscle Aging in Mice
August 4, 2022
A team of researchers publishing through Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute has described an association between the peptide ghrelin and skeletal muscle aging in mice [1]. An appetite stimulant with potential
VitaDAO Backs Research into Chronic Oral Disease
August 3, 2022
Periodontal disease affects more than 47% of adults aged 30 and over. For people over 65 years of age, that number rises to over 70%, making periodontitis one of the
Caloric Restriction Improves Immune System Function
August 3, 2022
A new study published in Mechanisms of Aging and Development has shown that caloric restriction effectively restores T cell abundance in aged mice [1]. Is it really just about getting
Hesperetin Upregulates Metabolism and Longevity in Mice
August 2, 2022
Researchers publishing in Journal of Biomedical Science have concluded that hesperetin, a compound found in various herbs, improves longevity in mice by promoting the expression of the pro-longevity gene Cisd2.
Vitamin D Fails to Improve Bone Health in Mega-Study
August 2, 2022
A high-quality, randomized, controlled trial found no effect of vitamin D supplementation or blood levels on the incidence of fractures in an aging population [1]. The common perception doesn’t match
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2022
August 1, 2022
Ending Age-Related Diseases 2022 will occur in less than two weeks, but that’s far from the only thing happening this month, and there’s plenty that happened last month as well.
Mebots – Merging Gaming with Fitness
August 1, 2022
The pandemic has pushed many people indoors, and for many people, this has meant more time watching TV or using the computer. Screen time is now an average of 7
Epigenetic Age Acceleration Is Correlated with Mortality
July 29, 2022
In an important step for the longevity field, scientists have found that epigenetic age acceleration, as measured by four popular methylation clocks, is correlated with aging and mortality in humans
Loss of IGF-1 May Contribute to Neurovascular Aging
July 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in GeroScience have reported that the age-related decline in IGF-1 levels is associated with neurovascular aging [1]. IGF-1 and brain vasculature This paper begins with a discussion of
Glutamine Supplementation Has Anti-Aging Potential
July 27, 2022
A new study published in Frontiers of Pharmacology has shown that glutamine deprivation might speed up aging while glutamine supplementation reduces oxidative stress-induced senescence in mice [1]. Glutamine is an
Social Frailty Is Correlated with All-Cause Mortality
July 26, 2022
Scientists have shown that social frailty – a composite index based on income level, household status, and social activity – significantly affects all-cause mortality in the elderly, with poverty being
Blueberry Extract Reduces Aging Biomarkers in Rat Livers
July 25, 2022
A study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity has shown how blueberry extract moderately improves several age-related biomarkers in the livers of aging male rats. Rich in polyphenols In
NAD+ Helps Natural Killer Cells to Fight Cancer
July 25, 2022
Scientists have shown that the effectiveness of natural killer cells, a crucial component of the immune system, is directly linked to NAD+ levels [1]. Naturally deadly Natural killer cells (NK)
Oocytes Age Slowly by Remodeling Electron Transport
July 22, 2022
Scientists have discovered that immature oocytes maintain their youth by shutting down one of the protein complexes that produce energy in mitochondria [1]. Live slow, stay young Every female is
Sauna Combined with Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health
August 5, 2022
In a randomized, controlled trial, scientists have shown that sauna and exercise, when taken together, might have a synergistic, beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels [1]. Turn up the heat Sauna bathing has been credited with many health benefits [2], predominantly for the cardiovascular
Ghrelin Is Associated with Worse Muscle Aging in Mice
August 4, 2022
A team of researchers publishing through Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute has described an association between the peptide ghrelin and skeletal muscle aging in mice [1]. An appetite stimulant with potential side effects Ghrelin is a peptide containing 28 amino acids. Its main function is to stimulate
VitaDAO Backs Research into Chronic Oral Disease
August 3, 2022
Periodontal disease affects more than 47% of adults aged 30 and over. For people over 65 years of age, that number rises to over 70%, making periodontitis one of the most commonly observed age-related illnesses. Jonathan An’s lab seeks to research inflammation-targeting compounds that can help
Caloric Restriction Improves Immune System Function
August 3, 2022
A new study published in Mechanisms of Aging and Development has shown that caloric restriction effectively restores T cell abundance in aged mice [1]. Is it really just about getting fewer calories? Caloric restriction has become a well-known anti-aging intervention, as it can reverse several hallmarks
Hesperetin Upregulates Metabolism and Longevity in Mice
August 2, 2022
Researchers publishing in Journal of Biomedical Science have concluded that hesperetin, a compound found in various herbs, improves longevity in mice by promoting the expression of the pro-longevity gene Cisd2. Mitochondria and Cisd2 This paper begins with an explanation of mitochondrial dysfunction, one of the hallmarks
Vitamin D Fails to Improve Bone Health in Mega-Study
August 2, 2022
A high-quality, randomized, controlled trial found no effect of vitamin D supplementation or blood levels on the incidence of fractures in an aging population [1]. The common perception doesn’t match the science It’s a long-held aphorism that vitamin D is good for bone health. This has
Rejuvenation Roundup July 2022
August 1, 2022
Ending Age-Related Diseases 2022 will occur in less than two weeks, but that’s far from the only thing happening this month, and there’s plenty that happened last month as well. Here’s the latest rejuvenation news from July. LEAF News Health Benefits of Cocoa: Ryan O’Shea explains
Mebots – Merging Gaming with Fitness
August 1, 2022
The pandemic has pushed many people indoors, and for many people, this has meant more time watching TV or using the computer. Screen time is now an average of 7 hours per day, which has led to all-time highs of obesity, worsening health, anxiety, and depression.
Epigenetic Age Acceleration Is Correlated with Mortality
July 29, 2022
In an important step for the longevity field, scientists have found that epigenetic age acceleration, as measured by four popular methylation clocks, is correlated with aging and mortality in humans [1]. Lack of human data Studying aging obviously requires having reliable biomarkers of aging. Epigenetic clocks
Loss of IGF-1 May Contribute to Neurovascular Aging
July 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in GeroScience have reported that the age-related decline in IGF-1 levels is associated with neurovascular aging [1]. IGF-1 and brain vasculature This paper begins with a discussion of neurovascular coupling (NVC) and its relationship to vascular dementia. Blood flow to the brain is extremely
Glutamine Supplementation Has Anti-Aging Potential
July 27, 2022
A new study published in Frontiers of Pharmacology has shown that glutamine deprivation might speed up aging while glutamine supplementation reduces oxidative stress-induced senescence in mice [1]. Glutamine is an amino acid of paramount importance for many cellular functions. It is involved in the synthesis of
Social Frailty Is Correlated with All-Cause Mortality
July 26, 2022
Scientists have shown that social frailty – a composite index based on income level, household status, and social activity – significantly affects all-cause mortality in the elderly, with poverty being the predominant factor [1]. There is more than one way to be frail Physical frailty is
Blueberry Extract Reduces Aging Biomarkers in Rat Livers
July 25, 2022
A study published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity has shown how blueberry extract moderately improves several age-related biomarkers in the livers of aging male rats. Rich in polyphenols In their introduction, the researchers describe polyphenols, a broad category of plant compounds that includes flavonoids. Specifically,
NAD+ Helps Natural Killer Cells to Fight Cancer
July 25, 2022
Scientists have shown that the effectiveness of natural killer cells, a crucial component of the immune system, is directly linked to NAD+ levels [1]. Naturally deadly Natural killer cells (NK) are an important part of the innate immune system. They got this designation, in arguably the
Oocytes Age Slowly by Remodeling Electron Transport
July 22, 2022
Scientists have discovered that immature oocytes maintain their youth by shutting down one of the protein complexes that produce energy in mitochondria [1]. Live slow, stay young Every female is endowed with a finite number of oocytes that form before birth, then reside in the ovaries