Category: Lifestyle Interventions
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
High-Protein Diets Have Few Benefits in Mice
October 20, 2023
A new study suggests that high protein intake leads to fat gain and worse metabolic outcomes, but some of these effects are blocked by resistance training. Low protein consumption resulted
Correlations Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Brain Function
October 11, 2023
The authors of a study published in Brain Sciences have investigated the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid levels, brain volume, and cognitive function [1]. Aging and changes in the brain With
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,
Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Biological Aging
September 6, 2023
In new research published in BMC Medicine, the authors recruited a large cohort of participants in order to assess how plant-based foods affect aging trajectories [1]. Benefits of plant-based diets
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
Flavonoid Consumption Correlates With Less Biological Aging
August 16, 2023
Researchers investigated how much the consumption of flavonoids impacts the biological age of the heart, kidney, liver, and whole body [1]. Chronological age, biological age, and diet Chronological age only
Study: Vegetarians Have Higher Risk of Hip Fracture
August 11, 2023
Studying a large British cohort, scientists have found that vegetarians have an increased risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat eaters, but pescatarians and occasional meat eaters do not
Artificial Sweeteners Associated with Fat, Weight Gain
August 8, 2023
A longitudinal analysis of a large cohort suggests an association between artificial sweetener intake and several markers of adiposity, such as visceral fat [1]. Safely sweet? Artificial sweeteners were invented
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
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions
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
High-Protein Diets Have Few Benefits in Mice
October 20, 2023
A new study suggests that high protein intake leads to fat gain and worse metabolic outcomes, but some of these effects are blocked by resistance training. Low protein consumption resulted in less muscle gain but did not affect strength [1]. The protein debate One of the
Correlations Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Brain Function
October 11, 2023
The authors of a study published in Brain Sciences have investigated the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid levels, brain volume, and cognitive function [1]. Aging and changes in the brain With aging comes progressive changes in brain structure and ra eduction in cognitive abilities. The first changes
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
Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Biological Aging
September 6, 2023
In new research published in BMC Medicine, the authors recruited a large cohort of participants in order to assess how plant-based foods affect aging trajectories [1]. Benefits of plant-based diets Previous research has shown that consumption of plant-based foods is associated with healthy aging [2,3]. It
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
Flavonoid Consumption Correlates With Less Biological Aging
August 16, 2023
Researchers investigated how much the consumption of flavonoids impacts the biological age of the heart, kidney, liver, and whole body [1]. Chronological age, biological age, and diet Chronological age only refers to the number of years that have passed, but biological age refers to the lasting
Study: Vegetarians Have Higher Risk of Hip Fracture
August 11, 2023
Studying a large British cohort, scientists have found that vegetarians have an increased risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat eaters, but pescatarians and occasional meat eaters do not [1]. Diet and brittle bones Hip fracture is one of the injuries most associated with aging.
Artificial Sweeteners Associated with Fat, Weight Gain
August 8, 2023
A longitudinal analysis of a large cohort suggests an association between artificial sweetener intake and several markers of adiposity, such as visceral fat [1]. Safely sweet? Artificial sweeteners were invented to provide a healthier alternative to sugar and other high-calorie sweeteners, especially in the wake of
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
Exercise And Diet Is A Solid Combo For Obesity
June 30, 2023
Scientists publishing in Nature Metabolism have determined that in obese people, healthy diet and exercise bring stronger metabolic benefits than diet alone [1]. Better together There are two major interventions at hand for weight loss without resorting to medications: diet and exercise. However, recent research suggests