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Arthritis

A New Anti-Inflammatory Approach for Arthritis

In Aging, researchers have published their tests of a compound that counteracts the effects of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), an inflammatory factor that promotes arthritis. Current anti-inflammatories aren’t enough

MRIs

A Clinical Trial of Neural Stem Cells for MS

In Cell Stem Cell, researchers have published the results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of a treatment that uses neural stem cells (NSCs) to treat multiple sclerosis. Looking for

Early breakfast

Earlier Meals Associated with Less Vascular Disease

According to a new populational study, timing meals to natural circadian rhythms and maintaining a long nightly fast is positively associated with cardiovascular health, especially in women [1]. The natural

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Predicting the Aging of Individual Organs

In Nature, a team has published its research on using protein analysis to estimate the aging of specific organs. Aging is not all at once While the processes of aging

Seaweed food

A Seaweed Supplement May Help Prevent Muscle Loss

A recent publication in Aging and Disease describes human and animal research demonstrating improvement in the function and biomarkers of muscle tissue after Ishige okamurae extract supplementation [1]. The benefits

Knee arthritis

Repairing DNA with Sirtuins for Arthritis

In a paper published on Saturday in Aging, researchers have described a method of activating the sirtuin SIRT6 to reduce DNA damage, reducing senescence and possibly treating arthritis. Sirtuins, genetic

The Journal Club is a monthly livestream hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik which covers the latest aging research papers.

Boosting Mitochondrial Function

The Journal Club is back for one final time this year! Dr. Oliver Medvedik will return on December 15th at 12:00 Eastern on the Lifespan.io Facebook page to review the

Pink salmon

Astaxanthin and Meclizine Extend Lifespan in Mice

Scientists in the Intervention Testing Program have found that the antioxidant astaxanthin and the seasickness medication meclizine, both sold over the counter, significantly extend median lifespan in mice [1]. Astaxanthin

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U-Shaped Association With Vigorous Exercise and Alzheimer’s

According to a new study, the amount of leisure time spent on vigorous physical activity is inversely correlated with Alzheimer’s, but after a certain point, the association is reversed [1]. Outrunning dementia Due to populational aging and medicine’s successes against other age-related diseases, Alzheimer’s disease has

Arthritis

A New Anti-Inflammatory Approach for Arthritis

In Aging, researchers have published their tests of a compound that counteracts the effects of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), an inflammatory factor that promotes arthritis. Current anti-inflammatories aren’t enough Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that causes joint swelling, pain, and disability, is most often treated

Morning Exercise May Be Better Against Metabolic Syndrome

In a recent paper published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers compared the impacts of morning and afternoon aerobic exercise for people with metabolic syndrome [1]. Hitting the gym after breakfast or after lunch Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been defined as a group of “cardiometabolic risk

Information DNA

David Sinclair Presents His Information Theory of Aging

In a new paper, Sinclair and his co-authors outline a theory arguing that epigenetic changes are the underlying cause of aging [1]. When cells get old It is not every day that one of the most prominent geroscientists presents a new theory of aging. David Sinclair

MRIs

A Clinical Trial of Neural Stem Cells for MS

In Cell Stem Cell, researchers have published the results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of a treatment that uses neural stem cells (NSCs) to treat multiple sclerosis. Looking for better therapies Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease that afflicts approximately two million people worldwide

Early breakfast

Earlier Meals Associated with Less Vascular Disease

According to a new populational study, timing meals to natural circadian rhythms and maintaining a long nightly fast is positively associated with cardiovascular health, especially in women [1]. The natural rhythms Diet is one of the most powerful modulators of health and longevity. The amount, type,

Handful of organs

Predicting the Aging of Individual Organs

In Nature, a team has published its research on using protein analysis to estimate the aging of specific organs. Aging is not all at once While the processes of aging affect every organ of every person, the rates at which these processes affect these organs can

Elderly man weightlifting

Human Trials Find Positive Effects of Exercise on Cognition

Researchers publishing in Ageing Research Reviews have conducted a large meta-analysis of papers that document the effects of exercise on cognitive function in healthy people. Not just for established conditions We have previously discussed how, even for healthy people, exercise is associated with improved biomarkers of

Seaweed food

A Seaweed Supplement May Help Prevent Muscle Loss

A recent publication in Aging and Disease describes human and animal research demonstrating improvement in the function and biomarkers of muscle tissue after Ishige okamurae extract supplementation [1]. The benefits of seaweed Clinical trials of seaweed consumption have reported beneficial health effects and protection against senescence-associated

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David Sinclair’s Group Reverses Glaucoma in Mice

In a new study, scientists have achieved significant improvement of glaucoma in a mouse model via partial cellular reprogramming of retinal cells. However, it might take more than that to reverse other aspects of age-related vision loss [1]. The vision of restored vision The group that

Knee arthritis

Repairing DNA with Sirtuins for Arthritis

In a paper published on Saturday in Aging, researchers have described a method of activating the sirtuin SIRT6 to reduce DNA damage, reducing senescence and possibly treating arthritis. Sirtuins, genetic damage, and senescence Extensive previous research has found that SIRT6, a deacetylase that is dependent on

The Journal Club is a monthly livestream hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik which covers the latest aging research papers.

Journal Club December – Improving Mitochrondrial Function

The Journal Club is back for one final time this year! Dr. Oliver Medvedik will return on December 15th at 12:00 Eastern on the Lifespan.io Facebook page to review the recent paper “A drug-like molecule engages nuclear hormone receptor DAF-12/FXR to regulate mitophagy and extend lifespan”.

The Journal Club is a monthly livestream hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik which covers the latest aging research papers.

Boosting Mitochondrial Function

The Journal Club is back for one final time this year! Dr. Oliver Medvedik will return on December 15th at 12:00 Eastern on the Lifespan.io Facebook page to review the recent paper “A drug-like molecule engages nuclear hormone receptor DAF-12/FXR to regulate mitophagy and extend lifespan”.

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Twin Study: Healthy Vegan Diet Beats Healthy Omnivorous Diet

In a randomized controlled trial, eight weeks of healthy vegan eating, but not of healthy omnivorous eating, led to weight loss and significant improvements in LDL cholesterol and insulin levels in a middle-aged twin study [1]. A tale of two diets Most of our knowledge about

Pink salmon

Astaxanthin and Meclizine Extend Lifespan in Mice

Scientists in the Intervention Testing Program have found that the antioxidant astaxanthin and the seasickness medication meclizine, both sold over the counter, significantly extend median lifespan in mice [1]. Astaxanthin and meclizine are in, but fisetin is out The Intervention Testing Program (ITP) has existed for