'Remodelling' damaged nuclei: Discovery could lead to new treatments for accelerated aging disease

'Remodelling' damaged nuclei: Discovery could lead to new treatments for accelerated aging disease

Date: May 1, 2014 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Scientists have identified a key chemical that can repair the damage to cells which causes a rare but devastating disease involving accelerated aging. As well as offering a promising new way of treating the...
A new survey suggests that centenarians and baby boomers living in the US feel younger than their years

A new survey suggests that centenarians and baby boomers living in the US feel younger than their years

  When asked how old they felt, on average the centenarians surveyed said “83 years old,” and the 65-year-old baby boomers on average said they felt “55 years old.” The United States is home to around 55,000 centenarians, and 40 million people...
Lifestyle Changes May Lengthen Telomeres, A Measure of Cell Aging

Lifestyle Changes May Lengthen Telomeres, A Measure of Cell Aging

Diet, Meditation, Exercise Can Improve Key Element of Immune Cell Aging, UCSF Scientists Report  By Elizabeth Fernandez on September 16, 2013 A small pilot study shows for the first time that changes in diet, exercise, stress management and social support may result...
Optimism vs. Pessimism: Which Is Better For Your Health And Longevity?

Optimism vs. Pessimism: Which Is Better For Your Health And Longevity?

By Lecia Bushak | Apr 25, 2014 01:38 PM EDT The way we anticipate our futures and see the world around us, can have an impact on our health and longevity. That is: Optimism and pessimism can affect our physical and mental well-being. But which type of attitude is...