Anti-Aging/Longevity News

Exercise reverses age-related neural stem cell decline

Posted in Brain and Mental Performance, Exercise on Wed November 19, 2008

Recent study results have revealed that exercise can reverse the age-related decline in the production of neural stem cells that occurs in the brain of mice by increasing levels of a growth factor known to promote neuronal stem cell differentiation and survival. ... Continue Reading

Scientists call for rise in RDI of Vitamin D

Posted in Dietary Supplementation on Wed November 19, 2008

Scientists are calling on the government to increase the recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin D to 2000 International Units (IU). ... Continue Reading

Make the most of winter sunshine to keep heart healthy

Posted in Behavior, Cardio-Vascular on Wed November 19, 2008

Scientists are encouraging people to make the most of winter sunshine in order to keep vitamin D levels as high as possible in order to boost their cardiovascular health. ... Continue Reading

Growth hormone secretagogue does not slow progression of Alzheimer’s

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease on Wed November 19, 2008

A trial of the experimental growth hormone secretagogue MK-667 to determine whether it could help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease has produced disappointing results. ... Continue Reading

Sleep vital to reap benefits of physical activity on cancer risk

Posted in Cancer, Exercise, Sleep on Tue November 18, 2008

New research shows that regular physical activity can dramatically reduce the risk of cancer as long as it is combined with adequate sleep ... Continue Reading

Psychological therapy increases breast cancer survival

Posted in Cancer, Mental Health, Women's Health on Tue November 18, 2008

New research has shown that breast cancer sufferers who receive psychological therapy sessions to help improve their mood, cope with their diagnosis, and alter deleterious health behaviors, live longer than patients who are not given psychological help. ... Continue Reading