Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging
No one knows why some people age worse than others and develop diseases -such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or some types of cancer.
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Joseph Shavit
- Oct 31, 2021
'The elixir of youth': Science explains how humans can live longer
Most people want to live a long and happy life or at least avoid a short and miserable one. If you’re in that majority, then you’re in luck.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 31, 2021
70 year old mother of daredevil who climbed El Capitan with no ropes also conquers the peak
In her 40s, Dierdre Wolownick taught herself to swim. In her 50s, she took up operating. Then, at 60, she grew to become a rock climber.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 24, 2021
New study suggests that breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline
Women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 7, 2021
Cancer breakthrough: Exercise may stop disease in its tracks
Forget bedrest, research from Edith Cowan University has shown exercise may be a key weapon in cancer patients’ battle against the disease.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 26, 2021
Robots are taking over for an aging industrial work force
Robots are more widely adopted where populations become notably older, filling the gaps in an aging industrial work force.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 23, 2021
Can cocoa consumption help us age better?
Study looked at the impact of a cocoa extract supplement and/or multivitamins on common health problems, most of which increase with age.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 22, 2021
Using internet in retirement boosts cognitive function
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 19, 2021
Saliva can provide early indications of dementia and age related health problems
Researchers in Japan looked at saliva samples taken from two different age groups to see if the composition of saliva changes as one ages.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 17, 2021
Researchers discover new enzyme that can stop cells from aging
Researchers show that an enzyme complex named HTC (hydride transfer complex) can inhibit cells from aging.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 23, 2021
Key mental abilities can actually improve as we age
It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. New research offers surprisingly good news.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 18, 2021
Having access to a good listener improves your brain health
Supportive social interactions in adulthood are important for your ability to stave off cognitive decline despite brain aging
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 2, 2021
Why do Centenarians live so long? Researchers have a gut feeling.
Data from over 9,000 people reveal a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 1, 2021
A blood test for your body clock? It's on the horizon
What time is your body clock set on? The answer, mounting research suggests, can influence a person's predisposition to heart disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 20, 2021
Getting dressed with help from robots
A human-aware motion planning algorithm addresses the safety gap in collaboration between robots and humans.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 19, 2021
Your odds of living past your 110th birthday are on the rise
The number of people who live past the age of 100 has been on the rise for decades, up to nearly half a million people worldwide.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 13, 2021
New research provides window into how individuals uniquely age over time
Stanford scientists have identified specific biological pathways along which individuals age over time.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 7, 2021
Online calculator can help predict death and end-of-life care needs for older adults
The calculator, which predicts death within 6 months, is based on data from more than 491 000 community-dwelling older adults
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 18, 2021
Childhood exercise can maintain and promote cognitive function in later life
Researchers found a positive association between childhood exercise and the maintenance and promotion of cognitive function in later life.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8, 2021
New research suggests humans can live to be 150 years old but there is a catch
Humans may be able to live for between 120 and 150 years, but no longer than this "absolute limit" on human life span
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