by Martin Ettington | Nov 16, 2014 | Aging, Biology, Genetics, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article, Science Research |
Even among people who live well into their 90s, those with a particular gene variant may survive the longest, a new study finds. The variant is in a gene known as CETP, and researchers have known for more than a decade that people who carry it have a better shot at an...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 14, 2014 | Aging, Healthy Aging, Life Purpose, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article, Psychology, Science Research |
CL-led study of 9,050 English people with an average age of 65 found that the people with the greatest wellbeing were 30% less likely to die during the average eight and a half year follow-up period than those with the least wellbeing. The study, published in The...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 13, 2014 | Aging, Animals, Diet, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Science Research |
New Danish-led research suggests that signs of brain aging can be postponed in mice if placed on a high-fat diet. In the long term, this opens the possibility of treatment of children suffering from premature aging and patients with Alzheimer’s and...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 11, 2014 | Aging, Animals, Biology, Life Urge, Longevity, Science Research, Stress |
By Jenna Iacurci Oct 29, 2014 05:54 PM EDT Even while living amongst predators, and battling disease, starvation and environmental stressors, wild mouse lemurs manage to survive, and new research helps reveal their secrets of aging. Even while living amongst...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 9, 2014 | Aging, Healthy Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article, Science Research |
Landmark survey of 2,500 men shows how healthy lifestyle ultimately pays off in old age The volunteers from Caerphilly gave regular reports of physical activity, alcohol consumption, and diet Photo: Wales News Service By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor 6:39PM GMT 30 Oct...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 7, 2014 | Aging, Animals, Inflamation, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article, Resveratrol, Science Research |
by Ion Gireada on 4 November 2014 Eternal youth is getting closer, as scientists were able to turn off the aging gene, a new research found. Using lab mice, researchers were able to switch on the youthful genes, while turning off the aging genes by using proteins...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 6, 2014 | Aging, Exercise, Healthy Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article |
A new research has observed that there are simple five lifestyle rules that add years to one’s life. Research conducted over 35 years found that regular exercise, sensible eating, maintaining a healthy weight, minimal alcohol consumption and no smoking guarantee...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 5, 2014 | Aging, Exercise, Fitness, Healthy Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Science Research |
Last updated: 30 October 2014 at 3am PST 204 Like162 Many studies have told us exercise is good for the brain. But does it depend on the type of exercise? New research suggests not – at least for seniors. A study of older people found the brain benefits from...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 3, 2014 | Aging, Chronic Illnesses, Diet, Food, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Science Research |
The good stuff in chocolate brings not only good cheer and improved blood flow: A new study suggests it may have the power to turn back the clock on age-related memory loss. In research that will need to be replicated by larger trials, a concentrated daily dose of...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 2, 2014 | Aging, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article, Resveratrol, Science Research |
Back in 2003, longevity scientists became excited when the natural, plant-derived compound resveratrol was found to extend the life span of yeast cells by as much as 70%.1 What got scientists so interested was that the gene expression changes induced by resveratrol in...
by Martin Ettington | Nov 1, 2014 | Aging, Diet, Exercise, Food, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Science Research |
BY SIYANDA NKALA • 24 OCTOBER 2014 • Fascinating new research suggests a different type of fat, called brown fat, may help thousands to lose weight. This would be ideal for many who want to improve their health and appearance. According to WebMD, researchers...
by Martin Ettington | Oct 30, 2014 | Aging, Cells, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Longevity & Health, Longevity Article, Mitochondria, Science Research |
Progressive loss of function in the mitochondria-the cellular generators responsible for nearly all the body’s energy output-speeds aging and death.By Julius Goepp, MD • www.ProHealth.com • October 20, 2014 Mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to an array of...
