How old is your dog in human years? Scientists develop better method than ‘multiply by 7’
By mapping molecular changes in the genome over time, UC San Diego researchers developed a formula to more accurately compare ...
Tag: Aging
CNIO team develop a technology to improve effectiveness of stem cells in regenerative medicine
By introducing a molecule, microRNA 203, this new protocol enhances in vitro and in vivo the potential of stem cells ...
Why memory-forming neurons are vulnerable to Alzheimer’s
Credit: Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience at The Rockefeller University When Alzheimer's disease strikes, the entire brain doesn't crumble ...
Age research: A low level of the stress hormone cortisol contributes to the ageing process
Credit: Iris Maurer Why do we age? What exactly is happening in our bodies? And can we do anything about ...
Exercise can slow or prevent vision loss, study finds
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications Exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other ...
Receptor makes mice strong and slim
Study by the University of Bonn identifies molecule that regulates two side effects of agingCredit: (c) Katharina Wislsperger/UKBonn Increasing abdominal ...
Mouse model identified to study common form of heart failure linked to age-related obesity
New study suggests mice deficient in a receptor needed to clear unresolved inflammation may help in discovering therapies for heart ...
Not smoking and being socially active keys to longevity
Credit: University of Otago University of Otago researchers have discovered some of the secrets to longevity with new research revealing ...
Researchers study COVID-19, health disparities on caregivers of people with ADRD
Credit: Northern Arizona University Sixteen million family members in the US are caregivers for the more than 6 million people ...
Continuous glucose monitoring reduces hypoglycemia in older adults with type 1 diabetes
Results from a six-month, multi-site clinical trial called the Wireless Innovation for Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus (WISDM) Study Group have ...
In virtual presentation, geriatrics research addresses key concern: medications
Credit: (C) 2020, American Geriatrics Society New insights on a host of factors impacting medication use for older adults will ...
Diluting blood plasma rejuvenates tissue, reverses aging in mice
New study suggests that plasma exchange could be the key to unlocking the body's regenerative capacitiesCredit: Image courtesy Irina Conboy ...
Low physical function increase the risk for bone loss in older hip fracture patients
Acknowledgement of the risk factors is important for bone health and overall recoveryCredit: University of Jyväskylä. Low physical function and ...
Study links elevated levels of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) with breast cancer risk
Hollings Cancer Center researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina assess the connection between dietary advanced glycation end products ...
Late-life depression may be linked to gender expression
Credit: Photo by Ragnhild Larsson Over time, depression has decreased among older women. But it is still nearly twice as ...
Responding to challenges of older adults with COVID-19
Credit: Penn Nursing/Stock PHILADELPHIA (June 10, 2020)- Older adults with COVID-19 who survive hospitalizations and return to their homes confront ...
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
Credit: University of Cambridge An algorithm that analyses MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time ...
Down to the bone: Understanding how bone-dissolving cells are generated
Scientists explain the role of a certain protein in the generation of cells critical to bone maintenanceCredit: Tokyo University of ...
Kidneys deteriorate with age, regardless of health
Credit: Jørn Berger-Nyvoll/UiT An international study that has been carried out on nearly 3000 people in Norway, Germany, and Iceland, ...
Physical activity in all of its forms may help maintain muscle mass in midlife
Hormonal changes during menopause decrease muscle mass, but physical activity might slow the decrementCredit: University of Jyväskylä A large study ...