FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2022·5 min readChanging Your Diet Could Add Up to a Decade to Life ExpectancyYoung adults could add over a decade to their life expectancy by switching from a Western diet to one that includes more nuts, legumes, and whole grains, and by reducing red or processed meats.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 24, 2022·4 min readBlood Proteins Could Be the Key to a Long and Healthy LifeResearchers have identified two blood proteins that influence health and longevity. Developing drugs to target these proteins could help slow the aging process.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 8, 2021·5 min readThe Evolution of Mammals Reveals 2,000 New Genes Key to Longevity in HumansResearchers have identified 2,000 genes in humans linked to longevity. The genes are associated with biological mechanisms that drive the prolongation of life in mammals, including DNA repair, coagulation, and immune response.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2021·7 min readComparing Seniors Who Relocate Long-Distance Shows Where You Live Affects Your LongevityA new study of older adults who relocated reveals certain areas and locations can enhance longevity more than others.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2021·4 min readAmericans With Higher Net Worth at Midlife Tend to Live LongerPeople who are financially more comfortable during mid-life tend to live longer, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 12, 2021·4 min readPreferred Life Expectancy and Its Association With Hypothetical Adverse Life ScenariosThe desire of older adults to live to an advanced aged was significantly reduced by hypothetical adverse life events, such as the prospects of developing dementia or chronic pain conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2021·5 min readHow Long Can a Person Live? The 21st Century May See a Record-BreakerExtreme longevity will continue to rise over the 21st Century. Researchers estimate a lifespan of between 125 to 130 years will be possible.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2021·5 min readDo People Aged 105 and Over Live Longer Because They Have More Efficient DNA Repair?Study reveals people who live to be 105 or older have unique genetic signatures that are linked to more efficient DNA repair.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 4, 2021·5 min readPeople With Familial Longevity Show Better Cognitive AgingPeople born into families with members who live longer lives show better cognitive performance and a slower decline in cognitive processing speed as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 30, 2021·4 min readSelenium Supplementation Protects Against Obesity and May Extend LifespanAdding selenium to diet products helps prevent obesity and increases healthy lifespan in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·5 min readBeyond Genes and Environment, Random Variations Play Important Role in LongevityIt's not only our genetics and environment that play a role in aging and longevity, it's also the random, tiny changes that arise on the cellular level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2021·4 min readGenetic Treatment Extends Fruit Fly Lifespan and Prevents Alzheimer’s DamageModifying the levels of two different proteins active in two different brain cells extended the life of fruit flies by 7-9%. The treatment also reduced the buildup of Alzheimer's related amyloid plaques within the brain.Read More
