Aging

Logan's Run Was Right: After Age 24, It's All Downhill

If you're over 24 years of age you've already reached your peak in terms of your cognitive motor performance, according to a new paper. Simon Fraser University doctoral student Joe Thompson, associate professor Mark Blair, Thompson's thesis ...

Article - News Staff - Apr 15 2014 - 1:13pm

Prolonged Heavy Bleeding During Menopause Is Common

Women going through menopause most likely think of it as the time for an end to monthly periods- and it will be, but not without some false alarms. Researchers at the University of Michigan say it's normal for the majority of women to experience an i ...

Article - News Staff - Apr 15 2014 - 7:07pm

"Osteosarcopenic Obesity" Links Weight To Bone And Muscle Loss

Nutrionists writing in Ageing Research Reviews have coined a new syndrome called "osteosarcopenic obesity"- they say they have linked the deterioration of bone density and muscle mass with obesity. it explains how many obese individuals experien ...

Article - News Staff - Apr 16 2014 - 3:36pm

Music Therapy: Religious Music Helps Seniors Reduce Anxiety

A new article reports that listening to religious music is associated with a decrease in anxiety about death and increases in life satisfaction, self-esteem, and sense of control over their lives among older Christians.  The associations are similar for b ...

Article - News Staff - Apr 19 2014 - 1:51am

Experimental Drug TM5441 Prolongs Life Span 4x In Mice

Rapidly aging mice fed an experimental drug lived more than four times longer than a control group, and their lungs and vascular system were protected from accelerated aging, according to a new study. The reason is a protein's key role in cell and ph ...

Article - News Staff - May 1 2014 - 10:44am

Atomic Level Look At Telomerase May Unlock Secrets In The Fountain Of Youth

Researchers have taken an atomic level look at the enzyme telomerase- and what they have found may unlock the secrets to the fountain of youth. Telomeres and the enzyme telomerase have been in the medical news a lot recently due to their connection with a ...

Article - News Staff - May 4 2014 - 3:30pm

GDF11 Makes Aged Brains And Muscles Behavior Younger

A protein that can make the failing hearts in aging mice appear more like those of young health mice similarly improves brain and skeletal muscle function in aging mice, according to two papers in Science. Professors Amy Wagers and Lee Rubin, of Harvard&# ...

Article - News Staff - May 4 2014 - 2:51pm

Handshake Grip: A New Tool To Measure The Speed Of Aging?

What can a handshake tell about you? Culturally, different things. In some places, it indicates confidence, in others, aggression or weakness. Demographers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis say it can show the rates of aging amon ...

Article - News Staff - May 7 2014 - 6:40pm

Shorter Men Live Longer

In Japanese men, shorter height and longer life seem to be linked, according to an analysis of data in the Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program (HHP) and the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study (HAAS). ...

Article - News Staff - May 9 2014 - 3:18pm

Epigenetics Of Tai Chi? Study Says It Can Slow The Aging Process

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese pastime that had its origins in self-defense. Like with many sports and hobbies, its benefits in relaxation and fitness are well-documented. A new paper in Cell Transplantation adds to its benefits, finding in a small stud ...

Article - News Staff - May 28 2014 - 2:51pm