Astronauts Sent on a Mission to Combat Aging
A gravity free environment weakens muscles just as aging does, except the process is rapidly accelerated. This understanding led to MicroAge, a scientific space mission to explore processes that will help preserve muscle strength in old age. The mission was launched in a SpaceX Falcon [...]
New Test Tells You How Well You’re Going to Age
Chronological age is an unreliable guide to our future health prospects. Some people are robust in their nineties; others are chronically sick decades earlier. So, top scientists have come up with a better gauge of health – the level of inflammation within the immune system. [...]
Does Stress Age You Faster?
During stressful times it’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “I feel like I’ve aged ten years.” Well, it turns out there’s something to that statement. Scientists have now proven that it’s not all in your head. The research shows that stress does make life’s [...]
Too Much of This Essential Mineral Will Age You
We need the mineral iron in our blood to support healthy oxygenation and fight fatigue. It's a mineral we certainly don’t want to be short of, but it's also vital that we don't have too much, either. Unfortunately, a Harvard geneticist and longevity researcher believes [...]
Common Vegetable’s Anti-Aging Secret
The famous 19th century artist Paul Cézanne, said, “The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.” I don’t suppose the revolution he was thinking of concerned the extension of human lifespan. Nevertheless, modern scientists have discovered that carrots, [...]
Does Surviving Cancer Impact the Way You Age?
A cancer patient’s ordeal doesn't end with an all-clear from the oncologist. In fact, even if they’re sent home with the wonderful news that they're cancer free, cancer survivors are likely to face long-term health issues. Especially if they opted for conventional cancer treatments. Many [...]
Fountain of Youth Protein Reverses Aging
A protein has shown so much potential to reverse aging that it's been named NANOG, a name derived from Tír na nÓg, a place in Irish folklore renowned for everlasting youth, beauty, health, abundance, and joy. The name of this so-called Fountain of Youth protein [...]
Want to Live a Longer and Healthier Life? Ask a Calculator
In 1965, four percent of the U.S. population was diagnosed with a chronic disease. Today, the figure is a staggering sixty percent. While doctors can debate the reasons behind this increase until kingdom come, one thing they can agree on is that we need to [...]
Shrinking With Age Can Double Your Risk of Premature Death
Height loss is considered a normal part of aging; nothing to be concerned about. But a rapid decline in stature is certainly not normal. In fact, it’s been shown to increase your risk of death. Even so, height loss is still a surprisingly neglected medical [...]
New Anti-Aging Research on “Play” Surprises Researchers
All work and no play doesn’t just make you dull. The latest research reveals it could also shorten your life. Scientists have found that constantly keeping your nose to the grindstone, and hardly ever taking a vacation, can considerably shorten your life expectancy. Of course, [...]
Can Money Buy a Longer Life?
It’s said that money can’t buy you happiness. That’s certainly true. But there’s something money can buy, apparently. According to researchers wealth can buy you a longer life. Read on to find out just how much wealth researchers say you’ll need to accumulate to extend [...]
Scientists Identify New Fountain of Youth Organ?
With the passage of time, changes to organs and tissues can lead to age-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. Dozens of medical teams around the world are investigating how this process could be stopped or reversed. Now research suggests that slowing down [...]
What is a Good Age to Die?
While longevity is a goal for many, others are concerned about living too long and enduring any suffering that might come with it. For example, the popular British singer and TV presenter, Cilla Black, said in 2010 when she was 67, that she didn't want [...]
World Record for Longevity Smashed – How Much Further Can We Go?
In September, a man who lived in a remote African village passed away at the ripe old age of 127. If validated and officially recognized, that would make him the oldest person to have ever lived according to scientific record. This feat of longevity would [...]
This Seafood Could Add Almost Five Years to Your Life
Giving up smoking is probably the single most important action people can take to improve their health and lengthen their life. Now, a new study suggests that if you’re missing out on the nutrients that this seafood provides, that's just as bad for your health [...]
Fresh Vegetables and Fruit Will Help You Live Longer– Especially When You Eat Them Like This…
The culinary recipe for a long life goes beyond eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein and fats. The latest research shows that the timing in which you eat these foods is also critical. In fact, gobble them down at the right [...]
Do Bookworms Live Longer?
Whether you're enjoying a thriller by Stephen King, a bittersweet romance from Danielle Steele, or an Inspector Gamache murder mystery, you're in for some good news. Reading these, or indeed any novel, will lengthen your life. Read on to find out why. Sitting for extended [...]
Not Getting Enough Sleep? One Easy Exercise Can Save Your Health
It’s a medical fact that poor quality sleep can shave years off your life, so getting on top of this issue is really important. There are numerous strategies available to improve sleep, from exercise and dietary changes to natural remedies and prescription drugs. However, they [...]
Do Power Naps Improve Memory?
Do you sometimes sneak in a post-lunch nap, but feel guilty about it? Some recent research will relieve your guilt. A recent study suggests afternoon naps may be a good thing for older adults and can help them feel mentally sharper.1 But getting these memory-boosting [...]
An Early Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Diagnosis is Just a Sniff Away
If your sense of smell let you down any time over the last 18 months it was probably because you were a victim of the coronavirus. But COVID-19 isn't the only reason you can lose your ability to smell. It can also signal the onset [...]
