Anti-Aging/Longevity News

PET scans allow for detection of brain aging

Posted in Aging, Brain and Mental Performance, Imaging Techniques on Wed January 07, 2009

Researchers have used state-of-the-art brain imaging technology in combination with patient information to diagnose brain aging before it becomes symptomatic. ... Continue Reading

Psychological trauma in childhood linked to CFS

Posted in Fatigue, Mental Health, Child Health on Wed January 07, 2009

Children who experience psychological trauma are at increased risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adulthood, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading

Obese women at high risk of ovarian cancer

Posted in Cancer, Weight and Obesity, Women's Health on Tue January 06, 2009

Obese women who have never used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are at significantly increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, suggest results of a recent study of nearly 100,000 women. ... Continue Reading

Type 2 diabetes impairs mental functioning

Posted in Brain and Mental Performance, Diabetes on Tue January 06, 2009

Recent study results have confirmed those of previous studies, which suggested that type 2 diabetes impairs cognitive function. ... Continue Reading

No evidence to support detox products

Posted in Longevity and Age Management, Dietary Supplementation, Nutrition on Tue January 06, 2009

The claims of many so-called “detox” products are “meaningless”, according to a group of British scientists. ... Continue Reading

Researchers find genetic link to heart disease

Posted in Cardio-Vascular, Genetics in Disease on Mon January 05, 2009

Researchers have known for many years that early-onset coronary artery disease (CAD) was an inherited condition, but until know they knew very little about the genes responsible for this devastating condition. ... Continue Reading