April 03, 2024
Recent research has contributed to the growing body of evidence regarding social isolation, loneliness, and biological aging [1]. Social isolation is not generally screened for During doctor visits, patients are often screened for many physical conditions. However, screening for social isolation in the clinic is not as common as it should be, despite the evidence...
January 24, 2024
In a recent paper published in Nutrients, the authors investigated longitudinal data regarding dietary and lifestyle factors that impact cardiovascular risk in males and females [1]. Cardiovascular disease risk factors Aging, particularly vascular aging, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) [2]. Previous research has identified several factors that contribute to early vascular...
March 10, 2023
Scientists have shown that the protein GDF11 can reverse depression-like symptoms in naturally aged mice and in a mouse model of depression. Depressed humans have lower GDF11 as well [1]. Depression and aging Severe mental disorders, including depression, have been linked to significantly shorter lifespans [2]. According to one study, depressed people “have a higher...
April 22, 2021
People with major depressive disorder may have a biological age as much as two years greater than their chronological age, according to a new study [1]. The discovery provides a first step towards understanding the biological mechanisms that link depression to decreased lifespan. A link between depression and aging Depression is a serious global problem....