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·February 21, 2021·4 min read

Capuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large Brain

A new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys.

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·February 20, 2021·4 min read

How a Longevity Gene Protects Brain Stem Cells From Stress

FOXO3, a gene linked to longevity in humans, protects neural stem cells from the negative effects of stress.

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·February 18, 2021·3 min read

Gut Microbiome Implicated in Healthy Aging and Longevity

Researchers identify distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that were associated with either healthy and unhealthy aging trajectories.

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·October 7, 2020·2 min read

Women’s Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last Child

Women who give birth to their last child later in life may have an edge when it comes to longevity. Those who gave birth later in life had longer telomeres, which are biomarkers for long-term health and longevity.

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·July 28, 2020·4 min read

Pessimistic Outlook on Life Linked to Life Expectancy

Pessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular disease and other causes, but not from cancer than those who have a more optimistic outlook on life. However, optimists did not have a greater than average life expectancy.

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·July 24, 2020·4 min read

Neurons Are Genetically Programmed to Have Long Lives

Researchers have identified a mechanism triggered at neuron birth to intrinsically decrease apoptosis. When the genetic regulation is halted, continuous neuronal survival is disrupted, leading to a decrease in animal survival.

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·July 16, 2020·4 min read

Blood Iron Levels Could be Key to Slowing Aging

High levels of iron in the blood have a negative impact on aging. Keeping the levels in check could prevent age-related health and neurodegenerative problems.

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·June 24, 2020·5 min read

Protein in mitochondria appears to regulate health and longevity

Humanin, a peptide encoded in mitochondria, appears to have a beneficial impact on both health and longevity in both humans and animals. Higher levels of humanin in the body are associated with longer life spans and a reduced risk of neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 19, 2020·5 min read

The rate we acquire genetic mutations could help predict lifespan and fertility

Young adults who acquire fewer genetic mutations over time lived five years longer than those who acquired them more rapidly.

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·June 17, 2020·5 min read

Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity

Where you live has a significant impact on whether you will live to become a centenarian, a new study reports.

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·February 27, 2020·5 min read

Eat less, live longer

Calorie restricted diets reduce inflammation, delay the onset of age-related diseases, and extend lifespan, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 26, 2020·5 min read

Intensive blood pressure control can extend life up to 3 years

Having a blood pressure of less than 120 MM HG can extend a person's lifespan from between six months to three years, depending on how old they were when they began intensive blood pressure control.

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longevity

Capuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large Brain

How a Longevity Gene Protects Brain Stem Cells From Stress

Gut Microbiome Implicated in Healthy Aging and Longevity

Women’s Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last Child

Pessimistic Outlook on Life Linked to Life Expectancy

Neurons Are Genetically Programmed to Have Long Lives

Blood Iron Levels Could be Key to Slowing Aging

Protein in mitochondria appears to regulate health and longevity

The rate we acquire genetic mutations could help predict lifespan and fertility

Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity

Eat less, live longer

Intensive blood pressure control can extend life up to 3 years

Psilocybin Unlocks Lost Memories in an Alzheimer’s Patient

GLP-1s Linked to Low Blood Pressure and Fainting Spikes

Autophagy Decline in Older Moms Halts Embryo Development

GLP-1 Therapies Silence Spontaneous Physical Activity

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