Scientists have discovered that frequently interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity, such as short walks or squats, can help control glucose levels in overweight and obese males [1]. Don’t just sit there! Prolonged sitting is the curse of […]
Researchers have published the results of a study in Aging Cell, finding some evidence that type 2 diabetes causes accelerated aging. Later-generation clocks only This paper begins with explanations […]
The authors of a recent paper published in GeroScience used an alternative statistical test to reanalyze data from the Interventions Testing Program and identified additional life‑extending compounds [1]. The crucial step of data analysis A
On the tropical island of Roatán, a bunch of people gathered in an unprecedented, longevity-themed pop-up city – and then some of them stayed, making the venture permanent. “You’re going where?” A friend invited me over,
According to a new study, cannabis consumption is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack [1]. It’s growing popular, but is it good for you? After decades of being banned and demonized, marijuana is making […]
With an in-depth examination tool in hand, researchers publishing in Aging have done a preliminary examination of the muscle protein differences between younger and older people and how older people’s proteins change with exercise. The power […]
A study published in Aging Cell has reported that older people with better regulated autophagy in their skeletal muscles have less age-related frailty. Taking out the trash The researchers begin this paper by discussing the various activities […]
A recent paper published in Nature Aging dives into the gene expression differences between young, middle-aged, and older human ovaries and tests possible interventions to slow down their aging processes [1]. An underexplored area of human aging Female reproductive aging
SynBioBeta, the leading community of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and biological engineers, today announced details for its flagship SynBioBeta 2024 conference. The premier annual event for the synthetic biology industry will be held May 6-9, 2024, in San Jose, gathering an
The longevity company Gero has presented its new nonprofit initiative: a series of studies using the company’s aging clock, which is based on stepping patterns obtained from phones and wearables. One small step for man, […]
A team of researchers has waded into a controversial and contradictory area of study, publishing information on the link between obesity and an inflammatory molecule that increases with