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Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from four studies that connect genetic variants to lifespan, scientists have developed 11 differ

Longevity scores show signs of resilience to certain diseases

by Becky Ham,Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from four studies that connect genetic variants to lifespan, scientists have developed 11 differ
Advances in anti-aging: Rapamycin shows potential to extend lifespan and improve health, expert says

Advances in anti-aging: Rapamycin shows potential to extend lifespan and improve health, expert says

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople looking to slow or reverse the symptoms of aging can find remedies ranging from restricted diets and i

Advances in anti-aging: Rapamycin shows potential to extend lifespan and improve health, expert says

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople looking to slow or reverse the symptoms of aging can find remedies ranging from restricted diets and i
New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults

New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults

by Trinity College DublinPercentage of the Irish older adult population with high CRP (>10 mg/dL) by age and vitamin D status. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287

New study identifies association between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in older adults

by Trinity College DublinPercentage of the Irish older adult population with high CRP (>10 mg/dL) by age and vitamin D status. Credit:PLOS ONE(2023). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287
Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition hemochromatosis have substan

Genetic condition hemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA large-scale study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition hemochromatosis have substan
Our cells are less likely to express longer genes as we age, researchers say

Our cells are less likely to express longer genes as we age, researchers say

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurr

Our cells are less likely to express longer genes as we age, researchers say

byCell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurr
New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationImprovements in BMD with anti-osteoporosis medications. The figure provides a representation of the percentage improvement of total hip bone mineral densit

New evidence-based guideline for the management of osteoporosis in men

byInternational Osteoporosis FoundationImprovements in BMD with anti-osteoporosis medications. The figure provides a representation of the percentage improvement of total hip bone mineral densit
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
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.