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Researchers discover aging ‘hotspot’ in the brain — and it could have big implications for patients
By Melissa Rudy, Fox News - The New York Post - The brain plays a big part in the aging process, and scientists think they’ve pinpointed the specific cells that control it. In a study of mice, researchers at the Allen Institute identified certain cells that showed...
How Boston Is Poised to Become the Nation’s Leading Longevity Hub
By Jaci Conry - Boston Magazine - Your retirement dreams might sparkle with well-padded 401(k)s and European escapades—but is that rosy vision ready for reality’s age-tinted glasses? Where will you live when you need an extra hand with daily care? How will you...
Health Longevity Breakthrough: Scientists Restore “Youthful” Enzyme Activity To Combat Aging
By Cactus Communications - SciTechDaily - Innovative therapies revive a once-undruggable mitochondrial aging regulator through a revolutionary enzyme activation mechanism. Researchers at CCM Biosciences, Inc. have leveraged a novel biophysical mechanism of enzyme...
The single-most important longevity hack to David Beckham’s routine that keeps him healthy and energetic at 49
By Alexa Mikhail - Fortune - British soccer star David Beckham may not be dominating midfield anymore since retiring from the sport over a decade ago, but the drive that led him to three FIFA world cups remains the same. “I wasn’t the most talented player on the...
Drinking Tea Every Day May Slow Aging—Study Finds 3 Cups a Day Is the Sweet Spot
By Courtney Shapiro - Woman's World - New research reveals how daily tea consumption can help slow biological aging and boost health Tea is perfect for curling up with a book, boosting energy in the morning or enjoying a soothing sip throughout the day. It’s also a...
Nuclear Lipid Droplets: Key Regulators of Aging and Nuclear Homeostasis
By Aging - A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 9, 2024, entitled “Nuclear lipid droplets: a novel regulator of nuclear homeostasis and...
Targeting protein restores aging blood cells, UF researchers find
By Leah Buletti - University of Forida Health - GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As humans age, we develop chronic inflammation in our blood and tissues that gradually decreases the function of blood stem cells in our bone marrow. These defects harm blood cell production and the...
More countries, including China, are grappling with shrinking and aging populations
By Ken Moritsugu - AP News - BEIJING (AP) — A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging, as younger generations opt to have fewer children and advances in healthcare extend life expectancy. China said Friday that...
Nuclear Lipid Droplets: Key Regulators of Aging and Nuclear Homeostasis
By Aging.com - BUFFALO, NY- January 7, 2025 – A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 9, 2024, entitled “Nuclear lipid droplets: a novel...
I’ve spent 10 years studying longevity—here’s the often overlooked thing I do to stay healthy and live longer
Dr. Anthony Yuon, Contributor - CNBC - As a plastic surgeon, my job involves many kinds of so-called anti-aging procedures. But while they may make you look younger, the cells in your body won’t function the way younger cells do. That’s why I’ve spent thousands of...
Scientists at the Center on the Biology of Aging are rapidly advancing research on aging
By Phoebe Hall - Brown University - Now settled into a state-of-the art space that fosters collaboration and discovery, Brown scientists are tackling the emerging field of aging research with the goal of extending healthy longevity. For most of human history, average...
Scientists say your brain suddenly ages at 57, 70, and 78. Here are 5 ways to curb mental decline.
By Julia Pugachevsky - Business Insider - A new study found waves of brain aging occur at ages 57, 70, and 78. Some healthy habits can combat mental decline by improving memory and cognition. Brain aging accelerates at three specific points in your life, according to...