The ability to replicate human aging in a laboratory is an exciting field in modern gerontology

by admin | Aug 14, 2024 | news articles

I’m extremely excited by this work. There has been significant interest recently in the idea that long genes will be particularly misexpressed in aging, but Aptah’s take on it is quite unique and highly compelling – and what’s more, it seems to...

What’s your VO2 max? The answer could transform your health.

by admin | Aug 13, 2024 | news articles

By Ellen O’Brien – National Geographic – This key metric reflects how much oxygen your body uses during a workout. But it isn’t just for athletes—your VO2 max is a critical indicator for your future health and longevity. When it comes to physical...

Oldest person in the U.S. turned 115 on July 25th: ‘She’s surprised us all’

by admin | Aug 12, 2024 | news articles

By Cathy Free – The Washington Post – ‘She’s led a simple life and has always stayed busy with her family,’ said Elizabeth Francis’s granddaughter Ethel Harrison, 69. When Elizabeth Francis turned 114 years old last year, she said if she made it to her...

AI reveals genetic links in aging, chronic diseases, and lifestyle factors across nine organ systems

by admin | Aug 9, 2024 | news articles

By Tarun Sai Lomte – News Medical Life Sciences – A recent study published in the journal Nature Aging investigated the genetic architecture of artificial intelligence (AI)-derived biological age gaps (BAGs) for multiple organ systems and their links with...

Life Span, Health Span, Wealth Span: A More Expansive Approach To Retirement Planning

by admin | Aug 8, 2024 | news articles

By Tim Maurer – Forbes – Until recently, I’ve never been enamored with the notion of living a longer-than-average lifespan. Perhaps this is because my primary observation was that old age didn’t look all that appealing. I’d observed grandparents, great...