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Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolAsst Prof Anissa Widjaja viewing experimental data as part of her study on IL11. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School, Norfaezah Binte AbdullahAn aging population will bring

Scientists identify interleukin-11 as key driver of aging

byDuke-NUS Medical SchoolAsst Prof Anissa Widjaja viewing experimental data as part of her study on IL11. Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School, Norfaezah Binte AbdullahAn aging population will bring
Has Human Lifespan Reached Its "Ceiling"?

Has Human Lifespan Reached Its "Ceiling"?

Olshansky says, "While more people may live to 100 or beyond this century, these cases will remain outliers and won't significantly raise the average lifespan."

Has Human Lifespan Reached Its "Ceiling"?

Olshansky says, "While more people may live to 100 or beyond this century, these cases will remain outliers and won't significantly raise the average lifespan."
13.9 percent of older adults meet federal physical activity guidelines

13.9 percent of older adults meet federal physical activity guidelines

by Elana GotkineOverall, 13.9 percent of adults age 65 years and older met the federal physical activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities in 2022, according to a study p

13.9 percent of older adults meet federal physical activity guidelines

by Elana GotkineOverall, 13.9 percent of adults age 65 years and older met the federal physical activity guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities in 2022, according to a study p
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
Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

by Holger Cramer,The ConversationCredit: Mikhail Nilov from PexelsYoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centena

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

by Holger Cramer,The ConversationCredit: Mikhail Nilov from PexelsYoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centena
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
What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

by Nikki-Anne Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way people living with dementiaexperience the worldcan change as the disease progresses. Their sense of real

What is 'doll therapy' for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

by Nikki-Anne Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way people living with dementiaexperience the worldcan change as the disease progresses. Their sense of real