By studying the effect of genetic variations on lifespan across the human genome — that is, the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism — an international group of researchers have devised a way to estimate whether a person can expect to live longer or shorter than average. The team… Continue reading Improving Lifespan Predictions and the Scientific Understanding of Aging
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Parenthood Linked to Longer Life, Especially for Men
Parenthood is associated with a longer life than childlessness, particularly in older age, when health and capacity may start to decline. That’s the finding of research published online in March 2017 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. A release from the publisher notes that the findings suggest.that by the age of 60, the… Continue reading Parenthood Linked to Longer Life, Especially for Men
Membership in Social Groups After Retirement Linked to Longer Life
Membership in social groups such as book clubs or church groups after retirement is linked to a longer life, with the impact on health and wellbeing similar to that of regular exercise. That is the finding of research published in February 2016 in the online journal BMJ Open. A release from the publishers notes that… Continue reading Membership in Social Groups After Retirement Linked to Longer Life
Inhibiting Age-Related Inflammation Extends Lifespan
Aging is associated with a wide range of tissue dysfunctions. Among these are metaplasias – conditions in which one kind of tissue is replaced by another type, causing misregulation of regional tissue functions. Metaplasias in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are common maladies that have been associated with cancers and other diseases. Research at the Buck… Continue reading Inhibiting Age-Related Inflammation Extends Lifespan
A Sense of Purpose May Protect Your Heart
Having a high sense of purpose in life may lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. That’s the finding of a study led by researchers at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt in New York City and presented on March 6th 2015 at the American Heart Association’s EPI/Lifestyle 2015 Scientific Sessions in… Continue reading A Sense of Purpose May Protect Your Heart