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Researchers found that TIMP2 supports microglial function and reduces age-related cellular changes associated with inflammation in mice. As the brain grows older, its immune cells can become less effective at clearing debris and controlling potentially harmful responses. Researchers at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a role for TIMP2, a protein [...]

Continuous tracking of one participant showed how metabolic and physiological health measures can shift substantially over time in response to lifestyle changes. Most people learn about their health through an annual screening, a single snapshot that can miss what happens during the rest of the year. Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, [...]

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Scientists have linked a specific gut bacterium, Roseburia inulinivorans, to stronger muscles in both humans and mice. Older adults who carried it had 29% greater handgrip strength, while treated mice gained about 30% more grip strength and developed larger, more fast-twitch muscle fibers. The bacterium was also less common in older people. Researchers say it could eventually become a probiotic c…

Mitochondria have long been understood as the powerhouse of the cell. Are they also the powerhouse of rejuvenation?

Many people think healthy ageing depends mainly on eating well and exercising. While those habits are important, researchers now believe that something much simpler may also make a difference. Following the same daily routine may help reduce pain and improve mental health, according to new research from the University of Missouri. The study focused on […] The post Sticking to the Same Daily Sched…

Dr. Mina Sedrak is developing strategies to improve physical recovery and reduce frailty in older adults following hematopoietic cell transplantation, commonly known as a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

Dr. Mina Sedrak is developing strategies to improve physical recovery and reduce frailty in older adults following hematopoietic cell transplantation, commonly known as a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

Which Anti-Aging Ideas Actually Work? XPrize Healthspan Is Testing The Best Longevity Innovations

A new UGA study has determined how to estimate the age of sharks by analyzing changes to individual animal's DNA.

Japan has one of the world's fastest-aging populations, but maintaining independence into very old age remains a growing public health challenge.

Moving your body is generally good for your health, but new research suggests that all physical activity may not have the same relationship with the aging brain. A huge analysis found that exercise chosen for fun was linked to less dementia, while heavy physical activity at work was linked to more. The research came from […] The post The Kind of Exercise You Do May Matter for Dementia appeared fi…