Browsing: Lifespan
Twin Studies Reveal Genetic Influence on Lifespan Half Point/iStockphoto/Getty Images In developed and stable nations, individuals’ lifespans are likely influenced not only by environmental factors and…
Opt for stairs over escalators for significant long-term health benefits. Joseph Polk / Alamy Want to boost your health this year? Small lifestyle changes can significantly…
Recent findings from neuroscientists reveal that the brain’s structure divides into five main stages throughout a typical person’s life, marked by four significant turning points from…
Every year, we dispose of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic Cavan Images/Alamy By incorporating chemicals that imitate natural polymers like DNA into plastics, we…
The notion that reducing food intake could enhance longevity has existed for millennia. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates famously stated, “If you overnourish the patient, you…
Illustration of rapamycin (red), a drug that inhibits proteins known as MTOR (blue) Science Photo Library/Alamy The anti-aging benefits of rapamycin may be related, at least…
Exercise doesn’t need to be lengthy to yield substantial rewards Sol Stock Ltd If you’re skipping exercise due to time constraints, integrating just a few short…
Losing our loved ones can affect us in various waysVidar Nordli-Mathisen/Unsplash Those who endure prolonged, intense grief following the loss of a loved one may face…
Researchers have devised a technique to assess the biological age of the brain, revealing it to be a key indicator of future health and longevity. A…
An illustration depicting the drug rapamycin (red) inhibiting the protein complex MTORC1, influencing cell functionality Science Photo Library/Getty Images The drug rapamycin shows effects on life…
Understanding time can be a complex concept. Einstein famously explained how time is relative, experienced differently based on the speed of an object. Let’s dive into…
In 2003, Hubble provided evidence of giant exoplanets around very old stars. Such stars have only small amounts of the heavy elements that make up planets.…
Inflammatory molecules (green) are found in liver tissue from aged mice.Anissa A. Wijaya et al. 2024 Blocking an inflammatory molecule known as interleukin-11 (IL-11) extends the…
In 2020, researchers in the United States and China conducted a study that involved manipulating genes in nematodes, allowing them to live five times longer than…
Are hearing aids really worth the investment? Recent research suggests that they may be more beneficial than previously thought. In fact, a new study indicates that…