Importance of Hydration for Longevity and Disease Prevention: Insights from a National Institutes of Health Study
Adults who aren't adequately hydrated may age faster, have a higher risk of chronic diseases, and may die earlier than those who stay well-hydrated, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.
New Study Finds 7 Hours of Sleep May Be Optimal for Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals
A study by researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK and Fudan University in China found that middle-aged and elderly people may only need seven hours of sleep per night for optimal cognitive performance and good mental health.
Decline in hypothalamic Menin linked to aging, and supplementation with amino acid may help reverse age-related changes, study finds
A new study in PLOS Biology by Lige Leng of Xiamen University and colleagues suggests that the decline in the hypothalamic protein Menin may play a key role in aging. The study found that a reduction of Menin in younger mice led to an increase in hypothalamic neuroinflammation, aging-related phenotypes, cognitive decline, and modestly reduced lifespan.
The secret to successful aging
Want to know the secret to successful ageing? It's not just about diet and exercise! According to a new study, two of the most powerful predictors of successful ageing are non-smoking and good social support.
New mechanism related to ageing identified, offers hope for improved mobility in older people
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne have identified a new mechanism related to ageing that affects muscle function and reduces mobility in older people.
If science could decelerate the impact of aging?
In the future, pharmacological and dietary interventions could focus on preventive targeting of the modifiable mechanisms of aging. This shift in thinking is generating more focus on and funding for aging research and initiatives. .