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20-year study finds link between mid-life inflammation and cognitive decline in old age

Rich Haridy February 14, 2019

A fascinating study tracking thousands of people for 20 years has revealed an intriguing association between signs of chronic inflammation in middle age, and the development of memory and thinking problems in older age.

New research suggests chronic inflammation may be a useful biomarker for future cognitive decline in later ...

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New experimental drug rapidly repairs age-related memory loss and improves mood

Rich Haridy February 14, 2019

A team of Canadian scientists has developed a fascinating new experimental drug that is purported to produce rapid improvements to both mood and memory following extensive animal testing. It's hoped the drug will move to human trials within the next two years.

It's hoped a new drug showing promise for reversing age- and depression-related memory loss will move ...

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New discoveries into the effects of fasting on metabolism and aging

Rich Haridy January 31, 2019

A compelling new study by a team of Japanese researchers has offered an incredibly thorough examination into the metabolic alterations that occur in human blood during fasting, revealing a fascinating array of changes that could point to a variety of health benefits.

A new study uncovered 30 previously undiscovered metabolic markers that were found to increase in the ...

Medical

Compelling new link between obesity-related anxiety and “zombie cells” in the brain

Rich Haridy January 6, 2019

A new study has revealed a connection between obesity, anxiety, and the accumulation of "zombie," or senescent, cells in the brain. The research in mice revealed that obesity increases the volume of these cells in the brain, which subsequently increases anxiety-like behavior in the animals.

A mouse study revealed clearing the brain of senescent, or "zombie", cells resulted in the reduction ...

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Intriguing new study finds molecular target to slow aging in worm neurons

Michael Irving January 2, 2019

Researchers at the University of Michigan may have found a way to slow aging – in worms at least. The team has identified a molecule in neurons that, when blocked, improves motor function in older worms and increases their lifespan and general health. Similar pathways might be at work in humans too.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a molecule that may be a potential target ...

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Anti-aging discovery reveals importance of immune system in clearing old cells

Rich Haridy January 1, 2019

A study has revealed a new anti-aging strategy designed to help the immune system remove old and dysfunctional cells from the body. The initial animal experiments restored youthful characteristics in old mice, suggesting improving immune system surveillance may be an effective anti-aging therapy.

New research suggests improving the immune system's ability to remove damaged, senescent cells could enable new ...

Biology

Common antibiotic may help prevent Alzheimer's and boost lifespan

Michael Irving November 28, 2018

Scientists have discovered that a common antibiotic seems to help prevent the protein build-up associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers found that roundworms treated with the drug minocycline had less protein aggregation in their cells and subsequently lived longer.

A commonly-used antibiotic may help clear out the protein build-up associated with various neurodegenerative diseases

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Endurance exercise beats pumping iron when it comes to anti-aging benefits

Darren Quick November 27, 2018

New research has found that endurance exercise, such as running, swimming or cycling, and high intensity interval training (HIIT) has the ability to not only slow, but actually reverse cellular aging, whereas resistance exercise, like pumping iron, does not.

A new study has found that endurance exercise like running has cellular anti-aging benefits that resistance ...

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Not all carbs are bad: Study shows high-carb diets can promote healthy brain aging

Rich Haridy November 21, 2018

From low-carb/high-fat diets to more restrictive ketogenic regimes, it seems the growing consensus has become “carbs are bad.” However, a new study from the University of Sydney suggests a low-protein/high-carb diet can improve brain health, perhaps even slowing the onset of dementia.

Less meat and more complex carbohydrates may help healthy brain aging as well, or in some ...

Science

Stress in middle age found to shrink your brain and impair memory

Rich Haridy October 24, 2018

A new study has found a strong association between increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol and impaired memory in middle-aged adults. The research suggests that extended periods of stress while a person is in their 40s and 50s can result in reduced cognitive skills, and even brain shrinkage.

High levels of stress-induced cortisol have been associated with reduced brain volume and impaired memory