FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 13, 2024·5 min readClues to Longevity, Fertility, and Aging Found in Our DNAA new review explores the genetic factors influencing reproductive health, fertility, and life expectancy. Researchers identified 37 key genes linked to traits such as age at first childbirth, menopause timing, and hormone levels, highlighting genetic connections to broader health outcomes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2024·3 min readHow Depression Alters Stress, Health, and LifespanDepression disrupts the body's stress systems, causing physical health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and reducing life expectancy by 7-10 years. The condition triggers brain structure changes, such as a 40% reduction in subgenual prefrontal cortex volume, and disrupts hormone systems involving CRH, norepinephrine, and cortisol.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 10, 2024·6 min readStudy Links Calorie Restriction to LongevityA new study found that calorie restriction, rather than intermittent fasting, had the greatest impact on extending lifespan in mice. Surprisingly, the mice that lived the longest maintained stable body weight and energy levels despite eating less, while those that lost significant weight had shorter lifespans. The findings indicate that genetic factors and resilience to stress play crucial roles in how dietary changes impact health and longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2024·5 min readLife Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier AgingDespite rapid advancements in medicine, a new study indicates that human life expectancy is approaching a biological ceiling, with gains in longevity slowing since the 1990s. Researchers argue that medical progress is providing diminishing returns in extending life expectancy, as age-related deterioration becomes the primary hurdle.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2024·2 min readNeural Longevity: Study Explores How Neurons Live So LongScientists are investigating the extraordinary longevity of neurons, which can survive for over 90 years, in a new research project. This study aims to uncover the genetic and molecular mechanisms that enable neurons to live so long.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2024·7 min readHow Diet Can Help Improve Brain HealthResearch reveals that diets beneficial for heart health also support brain health, reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and folate promote brain development in early life and protect against mental decline as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 26, 2024·3 min readFood Compound May Extend Lifespan and Reduce Alzheimer’s Symptomsarotenoid phytoene can extend the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans by up to 18.6% and slow paralysis linked to amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. This study, which used phytoene extracts from microalgae, showed a reduction in plaque-related damage by up to 40%. These promising results pave the way for future studies to explore the mechanisms behind phytoene's protective effects. The findings highlight phytoene’s potential as a beneficial compound in food and cosmetic products for health and longevity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 5, 2024·4 min readCritical Longevity Gene DiscoveredResearchers have identified a protein called OSER1 that plays a key role in regulating longevity, offering new insights into why some people live longer than others. Found in humans and animals alike, OSER1 was discovered as part of a group of proteins linked to lifespan and aging.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 17, 2024·6 min readBlocking Inflammation Protein Extends LifespanResearchers discovered that inhibiting the protein IL-11 extends the lifespan of mice by up to 25%. The treatment also reduces cancer and diseases related to aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2024·7 min readMediterranean Diet Cuts Mortality Risk by 23% in WomenFollowing a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 23% in U.S. women over 25 years. The diet's benefits include lower cancer and cardiovascular mortality, linked to positive changes in metabolism, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Researchers analyzed biomarkers to understand these health improvements. The study highlights the diet’s potential for long-term health benefits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 19, 2024·4 min readAging’s Science Explored: Is Immortality Possible?Researchers explore the science behind aging and the ongoing quest for human longevity. They examine the vast variations in lifespans across species and attributes aging primarily to accumulated chemical damage within cells. The findings highlight promising research areas like rapamycin and cellular reprogramming, while emphasizing the need for caution in the face of hyped claims and potential conflicts of interest within the growing anti-aging industry.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 2, 2024·4 min readEnvironmental Toxins Shorten Happy LifespansResearchers made a groundbreaking discovery linking environmental contaminants to a reduced span of emotional wellbeing. By utilizing a novel risk assessment tool, the study calculates the loss of happy life expectancy (LHpLE) due to exposure to environmental carcinogens like radon, arsenic, and fine particulate matter, and psychological distress.Read More
