FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 4, 2019·4 min read‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevityFlies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 18, 2017·5 min readA Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not BeyondA new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2021·5 min readA Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as SmokingPeople with lower EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes, which correlates to lower scores on the Omega-3 index, were found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and ultimately a decrease in lifespan compared to those who scored higher on the omega-3 index.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 6, 2021·6 min readAccelerated Cellular Aging Associated With Mortality Seen in Depressed IndividualsDNA markers in cells of patients with major depressive disorder appear to be two years older than markers in cells of people without the mental health disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2019·4 min readAdult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortalityDiagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 14, 2018·3 min readAnti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early DeathResearchers report following an anti-inflammatory diet can help lower the risks of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 30, 2020·4 min readAntipsychotics for Treating Adult Depression Linked With Higher MortalityStudy reveals a link between people with depression who are prescribed newer antipsychotic medications and higher mortality risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 30, 2015·4 min readAntipsychotics May Increase Death Risk in People with Parkinson’s Disease PsychosisAccording to a new study, antipsychotic medications could increase the risk of death in patients with Parkinson's disease psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2021·3 min readArtificial Intelligence Can Predict Death RiskA new machine-learning algorithm which videos of echocardiograms is able to accurately predict patients who will die within a year.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 30, 2019·4 min readArtificial intelligence can predict premature deathMachine learning significantly improves the accuracy of predicting premature deaths, from all causes, in a middle-aged population compared with more traditional models.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 14, 2018·3 min readBeing Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your LifeResearchers report on why being born and raised in certain areas can have a dramatic impact on your life expectancy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 20, 2017·3 min readBenzodiazepines Increase Mortality in Persons with Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report an elevated risk of death in Alzheimer's patients who use benzodiazapines.Read More