Aging

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Posted on 2012-01-17 06:00:00 in Aging | Stem Cell |

University of Pittsburgh (US) scientists improved the lifespan of mice with an aging disease by injecting them with normal stem cells.

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Posted on 2011-12-06 06:00:01 in Aging | Sensory |
Eyes May Glean Future Disability

Microvascular changes in the retina could be an early warning sign for disability in older people.

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Posted on 2011-11-10 06:00:01 in Aging | Immune System |
Immune Markers Characterize Exceptional Health in Aging

Exceptional cognitive and physical function in old age leaves a tell-tale immunologic fingerprint.

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Posted on 2011-08-12 06:00:00 in Aging | Behavior |
Positive Attitude Promotes Well-Being

German neuroscientists reveal the physiological basis for positive, emotionally gratifying experiences to promote well-being as we age.

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Posted on 2011-06-15 06:00:00 in Aging | Dietary Supplementation | Minerals | Vitamins |
 Vitamins & Minerals May Prevent Age-Related Diseases

Cellular and tissue damage can occur over time as a result of vitamin and mineral loss, leading to age-related diseases.

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Posted on 2011-05-04 06:00:00 in Aging | Musculoskeletal |
Acai Juice Reduces Joint Pain and Improves Mobility

Drinking a glass of acai juice each day may help combat the joint pain and loss of mobility that often accompanies aging.

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Posted on 2011-05-04 06:00:00 in Aging | DHEA | Genetics in Disease | Longevity |

Eight genes that control levels of the hormone DHEAS, thought to play a key role in longevity, have been identified by a international group of scientists.

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Posted on 2011-04-27 06:00:00 in Aging | Brain and Mental Performance | Stress |

Scottish team finds that elevated levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with the stress response, causes receptors in the brain to become impaired.

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Posted on 2011-04-22 06:00:00 in Aging | Cancer |

Fox Chase Cancer Center (US) team reports direct evidence showing that expression of a key tumor suppressor protein induces premature aging in mice.

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Posted on 2011-04-21 06:00:00 in Aging | Sleep |

Sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness combine to cause an elevation in risk of death among older adults.

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ANTI-AGING TIP OF THE DAY
Lifelong Fitness Linked to Longevity
People who stay even moderately fit as they age may live longer than those who are out-of-shape. Researchers from the University of Otago ( New Zealand) studied 4,384 middle-aged and older adults whose fitness levels were assessed via exercise treadmill tests, then whom were followed for nine years. When the team separated the participants into five groups based on fitness levels, they found that one-quarter of the least-fit men and women had died during the study period, as compared to 13% of those who were slightly more in-shape.