Aging Well
Many researchers are beginning to see aging as a disease that could potentially be cured, and scientists are making breakthroughs in many areas that could lead to anti-aging treatments. Here's the latest science around aging, and practical information on aging well.
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The first aceclidine-based eye drop to improve near vision in adults with age-related presbyopia, which affects more than 100 million adults in the US alone, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and will be on sale by November. -
While the price of eggs is unlikely to dip anytime soon, it might be time to find other sources of one of their key nutrients – omega-3. New research on the polyunsaturated fatty acid has uncovered encouraging signs that it can slow biological aging. -
In a new study, researchers identified a molecule produced by a particular type of brain cell that reversed the cognitive decline seen in both healthy aging and dementia. It provides a better understanding of aging and a potential treatment target.
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September 12, 2025 | Paul McClureLarge weight swings or weight loss in later life aren’t just physical health risks, they’re tied to fast memory and cognitive decline, a new study has found. It underscores the importance of weight stability for brain health in older adults. -
September 04, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWhen we eat as we get older changes, but what impact this has on our health isn't well understood. New research, however, has found that in midlife and beyond, eating one particular meal later in the day is linked with a higher risk of early death. -
August 21, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a groundbreaking study, scientists have mapped the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of frailty – the age-related decline that affects around 40% of people aged 65 and over. It provides new hope for developing precision anti-aging therapies. -
August 10, 2025 | Paul McClureFrom vampire legends to lab-grown tissue, the idea that young blood can reverse aging is no longer pure myth. A new study shows that proteins secreted by bone marrow cells, triggered by young blood, can rejuvenate aging skin in the lab. -
July 30, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA species loved by scientists has a new trick under its wings – a "time out" in youth that leads to significantly slower aging throughout life. This discovery, which shows that biological aging isn't fixed, is a breakthrough in human longevity science. -
July 29, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might seem. Using an electric fan in humid heat has a small benefit, but in hot and dry conditions, it can do more harm than good. -
July 28, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA specific amount of the trace element copper has been linked to protecting cognitive function in older adults, providing new insight into how the mineral aids the brain. It may even offer greater benefits to people recovering from stroke. -
July 27, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonScientists have found that bacteria on your tongue play a critical role in how nitrate-rich beets impact vascular health. However, that impact is not across the board, revealing a previously unknown link between aging, the oral microbiome and health. -
July 24, 2025 | Paul McClureWhy do wrinkles form as we age? A new study has revealed that aging skin stretches more sideways under tension, causing it to buckle – like Silly Putty – into deeper, straighter wrinkles. And it all starts with how collagen is arranged. -
July 11, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA type of medicine commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. These anticholinergic drugs have already been linked to dementia. -
July 06, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonVitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by reactivating genes that drive cell growth, restoring thinning or damaged skin. This discovery presents a new way to improve skin's appearance by going deep below the surface of it. -
July 06, 2025 | Pranjal MalewarCoffee doesn’t just perk up your brain, it might be flipping important switches inside your cells, too. While known for boosting alertness and offering some health perks, caffeine also tinkers with cellular behavior. -
June 24, 2025 | Paul McClureA new study has found that for older adults receiving in-home care, loneliness doesn’t increase the risk of death. The findings contradict much of the existing research into the link between loneliness and health. -
June 18, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a large study, the drug leading the charge in anti-aging science has shown to be just as effective in protecting cells and cognitive function as cutting calories or intermittent fasting. It's the most comprehensive study of rapamycin yet. -
June 17, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA protein found in our cells has emerged as a secret weapon against biological aging, acting like a glue to repair damaged DNA and ward off neurological degeneration including that seen in motor neuron, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
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