Aging

Aging, diabetes and inflammation understood with new molecular synthetic

Aging, diabetes and inflammation can be better understood with a new molecular synthetic process developed by researchers at Yale University. The new process synthesizes glucosepane, which has been found to be a critical component of aging and diabetes. Senior Author, David Spiegel, M.D., said, “Glucosepane forms in all human beings during the aging process, and ...click here to read more

Metabolism affects aging rate, longevity and mortality

Metabolism has been shown to affect aging, longevity and mortality. New research from the American Chemical Society can better help us understand longevity. Their study was conducted on worms, and researchers believe they can accurately predict longevity at middle-age. Being able to predict longevity is useful for insurance companies, retirement investing and health care planning. ...click here to read more

Causes of skeletal muscle weakness and atrophy due to aging

Researchers have discovered a protein – ATF4 – which contributes to skeletal muscle weakness and atrophy during aging. The study was conducted by the University of Iowa and published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Researchers uncovered the protein ATF4 causes a reduction in muscle synthesis, strength and mass. Additionally, they found two compounds which ...click here to read more

Healthy aging blood test helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Researchers have uncovered a healthy aging blood test which helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The findings came from a seven-year collaborative study at King’s College London, Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Duke University in the U.S. Researchers used a process called RNA-profiling to compare and measure gene expressions in human tissue samples. Researchers found ...click here to read more

Body hair not immune to aging

With aging comes many different changes. Wrinkles begin to show, body fat is harder to lose and there are changes to our own body hair. That’s right, your body hair changes as you get older. Body hair is not a normal topic of conversation, especially for women. It is one of those things that most ...click here to read more

5 Tips to Protect Aging Skin from the Sun

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from tanning beds is often the cause. This year an estimated 73,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with Melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer. Another 3.5 million will be diagnosed with ...click here to read more

Why height may not be on your side

Shorter men might never have an NBA career, but they may have a real advantage when it comes to aging. New research shows they may live longer than their taller friends. I, for one, am happy to hear it! Skepticism is understandable, because it’s no secret that North American society puts a premium on tall ...click here to read more