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Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

by Elana GotkineHigher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting

Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging

by Elana GotkineHigher long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is associated with an increased likelihood of healthy aging, according to a study presented at NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting
Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par

Medicaid coverage of physical, behavioral health together does not improve access, care

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth care systems in the United States have gradually embraced the concept that mental health should be treated on par
Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

by PNAS NexusDifferent views on the nature of aging. COVID-19 is shown for comparison. This disease is caused by SARS-COV-2, but its symptoms manifest phenotypically once the disease progresses. Accor

Experts disagree on causes and definition of aging

by PNAS NexusDifferent views on the nature of aging. COVID-19 is shown for comparison. This disease is caused by SARS-COV-2, but its symptoms manifest phenotypically once the disease progresses. Accor
Evaluating research on causal factors of human aging and identifying gaps in knowledge

Evaluating research on causal factors of human aging and identifying gaps in knowledge

by University of BirminghamSelection of proposed mechanisms of aging based on age-related changes. a–g, Mechanisms include molecular changes that have been a major focus of research such as oxida

Evaluating research on causal factors of human aging and identifying gaps in knowledge

by University of BirminghamSelection of proposed mechanisms of aging based on age-related changes. a–g, Mechanisms include molecular changes that have been a major focus of research such as oxida
What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

byAmerican Society for NutritionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and m

What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70

byAmerican Society for NutritionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe all want to age with grace, but a new study has found that fewer than one in 10 people were able to live free of disease and m
Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been
Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g

Individualized glycemic targets for older type 2 diabetes patients supported by cohort study

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international group of researchers led by Monash University, Australia, supports clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed g
New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

by Boston University School of MedicineAge-dependent clinical decline of SARS-CoV-2-infected humanized ACE2 mice. K18-hACE2 mice young (12–15 weeks) and aged (85–112 weeks) were inoculated intran

New study helps explain how elderly individuals react differently to COVID-19 than young people

by Boston University School of MedicineAge-dependent clinical decline of SARS-CoV-2-infected humanized ACE2 mice. K18-hACE2 mice young (12–15 weeks) and aged (85–112 weeks) were inoculated intran
Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

This study introduces a novel framework for modeling organ health and biological aging using plasma proteomics, offering a more nuanced understanding of aging at the organ level.

Decoding Organ Aging: Plasma Proteome Insights for Health and Disease

This study introduces a novel framework for modeling organ health and biological aging using plasma proteomics, offering a more nuanced understanding of aging at the organ level.
Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel

Smokers generally unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSmokers are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likel
AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a compre

AI-based 'aging clocks' use blood markers to predict health and lifespan

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have conducted a compre