Eating cheese plays a role in healthy, happy aging – who are we to argue?

A massive study of 2.3 million people has found that, independent of socioeconomic factors, mental well-being may be the most important single aspect to healthy aging and living longer lives. But a surprise finding was that those who reported the best … Continue reading Eating cheese plays a role in healthy, happy aging – who are we to argue?

The key to anti-aging drugs could be taking them briefly while young

What if anti-aging drugs are most effective when taken for a short period of time when we are young? A new study speculates brief drug treatments in early adulthood could be the most effective way to extend our overall lifespan.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading The key to anti-aging drugs could be taking them briefly while young

Older people today are smarter, stronger and faster than 30 years ago

A compelling new study from researchers in Finland has compared the physical and cognitive performance of a group of older people in 2017 with a similarly aged group three decades earlier. Improvements were seen in almost every test, suggesting progres… Continue reading Older people today are smarter, stronger and faster than 30 years ago

Anti-aging enzyme discovery raises prospect of lifespan extension

A study from researchers at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) is providing new insights into a cellular energy pathway that has been linked to longer lifespan. The research, conducted in human cells and roundworms, raises the p… Continue reading Anti-aging enzyme discovery raises prospect of lifespan extension