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Aging

·May 13, 2026·9 min read

Sleep Duration Linked to Accelerated Aging

Researchers have discovered a "U-shaped" link between sleep and the biological clocks of 17 different organ systems. Sleeping fewer than 6 hours or more than 8 hours accelerates the aging of your heart, lungs, and immune system. By analyzing data from half a million people, the study identifies a "longevity window" of 6.4 to 7.8 hours, highlighting sleep as a vital, modifiable lifestyle factor for systemic health.

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·May 13, 2026·8 min read

APOE2 Protects Neurons from DNA Damage and Aging

Researchers discovered that the APOE2 gene variant shields the brain by helping neurons repair DNA damage and resist cellular senescence. By shifting focus from lipid transport to genomic integrity, this study identifies a new biological mechanism for longevity and suggests that mimicking APOE2's effects could lead to breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Neuroscience

·May 12, 2026·10 min read

Mapping Millions of Aging Brain Cells Simultaneously

By developing IRISeq and EnrichSci, researchers can now map the spatial neighborhoods of millions of aging brain cells and zoom in on rare, vulnerable populations. Their discovery that inflammatory cells cluster in white matter and that exonic changes drive oligodendrocyte aging provides precise new targets for anti-aging interventions and neurodegenerative disease treatment.

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·May 9, 2026·8 min read

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

A landmark 16-year MRI study identified cumulative abdominal fat as a specific, modifiable risk factor for brain atrophy. The findings demonstrate that sustained reductions in visceral fat, mediated by better glucose control, are essential for preserving hippocampal volume and cognitive function in late midlife, independent of total weight loss.

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·May 9, 2026·8 min read

Beyond the Gym: Why Your Brain Craves Creatine

By accelerating ATP regeneration, creatine supplementation offers significant potential for enhancing cognitive processing and supporting neurological health in aging populations.

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·May 8, 2026·9 min read

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

New research shows that seniors are turning to edible cannabis to manage pain and sleep, often choosing "Goldilocks" combination products based on advice from friends rather than doctors.

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·May 7, 2026·7 min read

Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age

New research shows that as we age, our brains become better at processing past mistakes, reducing the anger and intensity associated with "long-term" regrets and shifting our perspective toward reflection and meaning.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 7, 2026·7 min read

Brain Performance Can Improve at Any Age

Adults from ages 19 to 94 can measurably improve brain performance through consistent micro-training, proving that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of the aging process.

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·April 28, 2026·7 min read

43% of Antipsychotics for Seniors Start in Hospitals

Antipsychotic prescriptions are "sticky," often continuing for over a year after being initiated in hospital settings.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 27, 2026·7 min read

Prior Sleep and Age Sculpt the Brain’s Awake Signals

Researchers demonstrate that brain signals during wakefulness depend on sleep quality, with children and adults showing opposite neural dynamics.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2026·8 min read

Midlife Fitness Delays Chronic Disease by Years

Researchers tracking 24,500 adults found that midlife fitness delays the onset of chronic illness by at least 1.5 years, prioritizing quality of life over just longevity.

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·April 20, 2026·9 min read

Napping Patterns Predict Mortality Risk

A 19-year study finds that frequent, long, and morning naps in older adults are associated with higher mortality, acting as a warning sign for underlying disease.

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Aging

Sleep Duration Linked to Accelerated Aging

APOE2 Protects Neurons from DNA Damage and Aging

Mapping Millions of Aging Brain Cells Simultaneously

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

Beyond the Gym: Why Your Brain Craves Creatine

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age

Brain Performance Can Improve at Any Age

43% of Antipsychotics for Seniors Start in Hospitals

Prior Sleep and Age Sculpt the Brain’s Awake Signals

Midlife Fitness Delays Chronic Disease by Years

Napping Patterns Predict Mortality Risk

Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality

Genetic Risk for Anorexia May Begin Outside the Brain

Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis

Can We Predict Hearing Loss Long Before Symptoms Ever Start?

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