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Scientists Have Discovered a Way to Boost Memory in Aging Brains

Virginia Tech scientists found that age-related memory loss stems from molecular changes in the brain. Memory decline might not...

“Crazy” Grad Student Idea Results in Major Aging Discovery

Mayo Clinic scientists have uncovered a new way to pinpoint “zombie” cells tied to aging and disease using DNA-based...

Scientists Discover a Molecule That Links Aging Throughout the Entire Body

Researchers found that the metabolic molecule CtBP2 may indicate biological aging and health status. Higher levels correlate with longevity...

New Drug Could “Un-Stiffen” Aging Hearts, Offering Hope for the Most Common Form of Heart Failure

A new experimental therapy helps restore the heart’s flexibility in models of stiffened heart failure. Michael Gotthardt and his...

Scientists Use “Supercentenarian Longevity Gene” to Slow Rapid Aging Disease

Researchers discovered that a longevity gene from centenarians can reverse heart damage linked to progeria, suggesting a new approach...

Strong Social Bonds May Literally Slow Aging at the Cellular Level

Strong, sustained social connections across life may slow biological aging, lowering inflammation and keeping the body’s “epigenetic clock” younger. A...

Stanford Scientists Rethink How We Learn To Move in the World

Knight Initiative researchers are investigating the detailed processes behind how the brain learns to control movement. Their discoveries may...

This Special Diet May Slow Brain Aging, Harvard Study Reveals

The green-Mediterranean diet may protect against brain aging by reducing protein markers linked to cognitive decline. Adopting a green-Mediterranean diet,...

Cancer Found To Trigger Premature Aging in the Body

Researchers discover that cancer itself can trigger signs of aging, creating opportunities to address cancer-related health complications. A recent investigation...

Vitamin D May Help Slow Aging, Study Finds

A clinical trial suggests vitamin D may slow cellular aging by preserving telomeres. Researchers urge caution on dosing and...

Purpose in Life Linked to 28% Lower Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

A new study suggests that psychological well-being may be crucial for healthy aging. Studies of Blue Zones, regions where people...

After a Century of Progress, Our Lifespans Are Hitting a Wall

Researchers used six different methods for their calculations and arrived at the same conclusion. The future trajectory of life expectancy...