COVID-19 ages arteries prematurely with women most affected
A major international study finds COVID-19 survivors, especially women, face signs of accelerated vascular aging, yet early evidence…
Scientists link gut microbes to stronger muscles and healthier aging
Scientists show that specific gut bacteria can supercharge muscle growth and performance in mice, raising hopes for new…
Early puberty and childbirth tied to accelerated aging and higher disease risk
Reproductive timing matters when it comes to aging and age-related disease. In a study now online at eLife¸…
5 Daily Moves to Stay Younger After 40
Your body and metabolism change after 40. It can be quite frustrating trying to stay in shape, but…
4 Standing Strength Tests to Master After 45
Standing strength isn’t solely about muscle power; it reveals how easily your body moves throughout the day, avoids…
Why getting brain disease isn’t inevitable part of life — Harvard Gazette
Sanjula Singh wants people to know that stroke, dementia, and depression are much more preventable than they might…
Your 50s And Beyond Could Be Your Strongest Years
The most pervasive myth about aging in our culture is that your body is winding down and the…
Polyphenols and exercise show promise in fighting gliomas
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds and targeted workouts could work together to protect the brain, slow tumor progression,…
Report looks at challenges many face juggling caregiving responsibilities — Harvard Gazette
Millions of Americans, from hourly retail staffers to corporate vice presidents, wrestle with the demands of work while…
Why You Should Focus on Longevity, Not Short-Term Fitness Goals
Throughout my adult life, I’ve been fairly fit—give or take two pregnancies. But until somewhat recently, my efforts…
Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers
A 25-year study of ‘superagers’ reveals the brain and lifestyle factors that help some older adults defy typical…
Aging brains lose key proteins despite intact genetic blueprints
An international research team involving the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena, the…