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Humans have been on a quest to unlock the secrets of longevity to slow down aging or turn back our biological clocks for centuries, and while we haven’t found that holy grail yet, we have uncovered hints like how certain nutrients could potentially influence the biological mechanisms of aging. Vitamin D is perhaps one of …
Previous research suggests that restricting calories by 20-60% promotes a longer lifespan in animal studies. This two-year study of caloric restriction in humans found that those who restricted their calories lost telomeres at different rates than the control group despite both groups ending the study with telomeres that were roughly the same length. Telomeres are …
Human clinical trials notoriously go through many lengthy processes that could take decades, long enough for the study subjects to be monitored and live out the rest of their lives. Canine trials, however, do not take as long due to their shorter lifespans, meaning that before there is an anti-aging drug for humans, we are …
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts or magic pills to take to stop aging, yet, but there are certain things that can be done to help extend a healthy lifespan, which includes maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy diet. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we don’t eat as healthfully as we can, supplements may help fill …
Life expectancy is a key indicator of a nation’s health and well-being. However, despite having similar resources to other developed countries, life expectancy has seen a concerning decline in America. Most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals U.S. life expectancy has declined to 76.4 years, the shortest in nearly …
Did you know that a brisk walk could add years to your life? Hiking in nature is more than taking in beautiful views, in fact, a recent study from the University of Leicester at the National Institute for Health Research suggests that there is a link between walking pace and the rate at which people …
Research shows major advantages for those who are highly active: High levels of physical activity equate to a nine-year biological aging advantage Being highly active means at least 30 (women) to 40 (men) minutes of daily running, five days a week The study looked at data for nearly 6,000 adults between the ages of 20 …
Why do cells, and by extension humans, age? The answer may have a lot to do with mitochondria, the organelles that supply cells with energy. Though that idea is not new, direct evidence in human cells had been lacking. Until now. In a study published on Jan. 12 in Communications Biology, a team led by …
IMAGE CAPTION: X-shaped chromosomes are stained purple, and telomeres appear as green spots at chromosome tips. When researchers used a novel tool to induce oxidative damage specifically at telomeres, they can become fragile (green arrows), sending cells into senescence. The inset shows an enlarged chromosome with fragile telomeres, indicated by multiple green spots at chromosome …
A new study of genetic data published of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age. Confirming a causal link between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length (LTL) — an indicator of biological age — the Leicester-based team of researchers estimate that a …