Category: Lifestyle
Mix of Lifestyle Interventions Might Reverse Alzheimer’s
June 14, 2024
In a randomized, controlled trial in humans, scientists have demonstrated that a multimodal lifestyle intervention consisting of a vegan diet, exercise, supplements, and stress management can improve the symptoms of
Educational Attainment Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
February 21, 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Lancet suggests that more years of education is linked to reduced all-cause mortality in adults [1]. Benefits of education Educational attainment is
How Individual Lifestyle Factors Affect Lifespan
February 20, 2024
A new study has reported that adopting more healthy lifestyle habits continuously lowers mortality risk, resulting in many years of added life expectancy [1]. The magnificent eight Lead a healthy
Lifestyle Interventions Against Cellular Senescence
November 7, 2023
A new review summarizes our knowledge about lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep, that can possibly reduce cellular senescence [1]. What do we do with a
Epigenetic Age Accelerated By Drinking Alcohol
November 3, 2023
A new study has found that higher levels of long-term alcohol consumption are associated with a larger gap between the person’s biological and chronological age, but not in the young
Sleep Disruption Leads to Cellular Senescence in Mice
October 23, 2023
A new preprint suggests that continuous sleep disruption might drive health problems via increased cellular senescence in visceral fat tissue [1]. Sleep and health Until recently, the impact of sleep
How Pollution Makes Aging Worse
September 15, 2023
A review paper published in GeroScience has detailed a substantial amount of research into the ways that environmental pollutants accelerate aging. A new model for an old problem This paper
Having a Hobby Might Lead to a Healthier Life
September 14, 2023
A new publication in Nature Medicine has provided evidence from multiple countries supporting the idea that older people who have hobbies are healthier and less likely to have depression. Loneliness,
Diversity in Daily Activities Might Slow Cognitive Decline
August 25, 2023
A new study suggests that greater diversity of everyday activities is associated with a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, independently of the amount of physical activity [1]. Variety or
Happiness and Lifespan Are Strongly Linked
August 6, 2023
Researchers publishing in BMC Geriatrics have found that people who reported being happy were considerably more likely to live longer than people who were not. Conflicting previous research The relationship
Vigorous Weekend Exercise May Be Enough
July 26, 2023
A new study suggests that “weekend warriors”, people who only exercise for one or two days a week, enjoy similar cardiovascular benefits as those who exercise more regularly [1]. How
Obese People Have Impaired Brain Responses to Nutrients
June 13, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have shown that obese people have dampened brain responses to food. This effect lingers even after diet-induced weight loss, possibly explaining why it is easy
Dr. Peter Attia on How to Outlive
May 1, 2023
Peter Attia, M.D., popular host of The Drive, has nearly a million followers across his social media platforms. In his first book, OUTLIVE The Science and Art of Longevity, he
Review: Moderate Drinking Doesn’t Lower Mortality
April 17, 2023
A new comprehensive meta-analysis failed to find any protective effect of moderate drinking on mortality risk [1]. Linear or U-shaped? There is an ancient idea that while excessive drinking will
Physical Activity, Sleeping, Sedentary Behavior, and Aging
April 12, 2023
Regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and avoiding sedentary behavior are frequently reported as being important in determining how slowly we age. A team of researchers recently set out to determine
Mix of Lifestyle Interventions Might Reverse Alzheimer’s
June 14, 2024
In a randomized, controlled trial in humans, scientists have demonstrated that a multimodal lifestyle intervention consisting of a vegan diet, exercise, supplements, and stress management can improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s [1]. Can we roll it back? Despite billions of dollars invested in finding a cure
Educational Attainment Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
February 21, 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Lancet suggests that more years of education is linked to reduced all-cause mortality in adults [1]. Benefits of education Educational attainment is associated with better health and improvements in some measurements of mortality. One example is parental education.
How Individual Lifestyle Factors Affect Lifespan
February 20, 2024
A new study has reported that adopting more healthy lifestyle habits continuously lowers mortality risk, resulting in many years of added life expectancy [1]. The magnificent eight Lead a healthy lifestyle, and you will live longer. This sounds trivial, but it is important for geroscience to
Lifestyle Interventions Against Cellular Senescence
November 7, 2023
A new review summarizes our knowledge about lifestyle interventions, such as exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep, that can possibly reduce cellular senescence [1]. What do we do with a senescent cell? Senescent cells play a complex role. In some contexts, such as early organismal development
Epigenetic Age Accelerated By Drinking Alcohol
November 3, 2023
A new study has found that higher levels of long-term alcohol consumption are associated with a larger gap between the person’s biological and chronological age, but not in the young [1]. Don’t drink and age It is common knowledge that excessive drinking can be quite harmful
Sleep Disruption Leads to Cellular Senescence in Mice
October 23, 2023
A new preprint suggests that continuous sleep disruption might drive health problems via increased cellular senescence in visceral fat tissue [1]. Sleep and health Until recently, the impact of sleep on human health was largely overlooked, including for healthcare professionals who work long hours. Now, scientists
How Pollution Makes Aging Worse
September 15, 2023
A review paper published in GeroScience has detailed a substantial amount of research into the ways that environmental pollutants accelerate aging. A new model for an old problem This paper begins with the well-known fact that age-related diseases, defined here as age-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are
Having a Hobby Might Lead to a Healthier Life
September 14, 2023
A new publication in Nature Medicine has provided evidence from multiple countries supporting the idea that older people who have hobbies are healthier and less likely to have depression. Loneliness, social isolation, and hobbies This paper begins with an explanation of population aging and its downstream
Diversity in Daily Activities Might Slow Cognitive Decline
August 25, 2023
A new study suggests that greater diversity of everyday activities is associated with a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, independently of the amount of physical activity [1]. Variety or quantity? It is widely accepted that being cognitively and socially active can slow down age-associated cognitive
Happiness and Lifespan Are Strongly Linked
August 6, 2023
Researchers publishing in BMC Geriatrics have found that people who reported being happy were considerably more likely to live longer than people who were not. Conflicting previous research The relationship between happiness and health, even controlling for other relevant factors, has been frequently confirmed and occasionally
Vigorous Weekend Exercise May Be Enough
July 26, 2023
A new study suggests that “weekend warriors”, people who only exercise for one or two days a week, enjoy similar cardiovascular benefits as those who exercise more regularly [1]. How crucial is a daily run? The consensus of medical studies practically implores people to engage in
Obese People Have Impaired Brain Responses to Nutrients
June 13, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have shown that obese people have dampened brain responses to food. This effect lingers even after diet-induced weight loss, possibly explaining why it is easy to regain weight [1]. Getting and staying lean is hard Obesity is a certified killer. It
Dr. Peter Attia on How to Outlive
May 1, 2023
Peter Attia, M.D., popular host of The Drive, has nearly a million followers across his social media platforms. In his first book, OUTLIVE The Science and Art of Longevity, he summarizes much of the evidence and wisdom that he has delivered to his audience over the
Review: Moderate Drinking Doesn’t Lower Mortality
April 17, 2023
A new comprehensive meta-analysis failed to find any protective effect of moderate drinking on mortality risk [1]. Linear or U-shaped? There is an ancient idea that while excessive drinking will kill you, moderate alcohol consumption is actually good for you, and until recently, it seemed to
Physical Activity, Sleeping, Sedentary Behavior, and Aging
April 12, 2023
Regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and avoiding sedentary behavior are frequently reported as being important in determining how slowly we age. A team of researchers recently set out to determine the link between physical activity, sleeping, and sedentary behavior [1]. Finding out if sleep, exercise, and