In choosing what we eat, it’s important to focus on nutrients. Foods known as “nutrient-dense” have vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats, according to NIH SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Here, the SeniorHealth experts tell you what foods you should focus on: Fruits and vegetables – These foods… Continue reading Choosing Nutrient-Dense Foods
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Researchers Lengthen Lifespan of Aging Cells
Researchers, working with yeast and worms, have found that they can extend the lifespan of aging cells. The study was published in the journal Genes & Development. The investigators were led by senior author Shelley Berger, PhD, a Daniel S. Och University Professor in the departments of Cell & Developmental Biology, Biology & Genetics at… Continue reading Researchers Lengthen Lifespan of Aging Cells
A Protein That Could Help with Heart Vitality
Levels of a protein called vinculin increase with age to change the performance of heart muscle cells, helping to maintain heart vitality over decades, according to researchers. The investigation was conducted in fruit flies, rats and monkeys by scientists at Johns Hopkins, UC San Diego, and other institutions. “The heart is an amazingly resilient organ… Continue reading A Protein That Could Help with Heart Vitality
Get Smart about Protein
Editor’s Note: According to the National Institute on Aging, proteins are often called the body’s building blocks. They are used to build and repair tissues. They help you fight infection. Your body uses extra protein for energy. Good sources of protein are seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, soy products, and… Continue reading Get Smart about Protein
A New Clue to Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema
Researchers are drawing closer to understanding why so many patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), a serious vision condition linked to diabetes, do not respond to current therapies. The drugs target a protein, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), that is inside the eye. But, researchers discovered, the patients for whom the drug doesn’t work don’t… Continue reading A New Clue to Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema
Bundles of DNA Could Lead to Treatment for Age-Related Diseases
A study tying the aging process to the deterioration of tightly packaged bundles of cellular DNA could lead to methods of preventing and treating age-related diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, as detailed April 30, 2015, in Science. In the study, scientists at the Salk Institute and the Chinese Academy of Science found… Continue reading Bundles of DNA Could Lead to Treatment for Age-Related Diseases
Scientists Discover New Aging Pathway
Scientists have identified a new molecular pathway to aging, and they say that the process can be manipulated to revitalize old blood. According to a news release from the University of California Berkeley, the researchers found that blood stem cells’ ability to repair damage caused by inappropriate protein folding in the mitochondria, a cell’s energy… Continue reading Scientists Discover New Aging Pathway
Prostate Cancer And A Deadly Protein
Researchers have discovered that a newly discovered protein promotes prostate-cancer cell growth – and the finding could lead to a new therapeutic target for the illness. The findings from Keck School of Medicine, of the University of Southern California, provide evidence that the newly discovered member of a family of cell surface proteins called G-protein… Continue reading Prostate Cancer And A Deadly Protein
The Protein That Zaps Toxins
Researchers from Ohio State have discovered how a small protein in the immune system can disable dangerous bacterial toxins. The toxins have surfaces that help the bacteria to stay alive. At the same time, though, the pliability of the surfaces make the toxins vulnerable to the immune-system proteins called defensins. Defensins, peptides that consist of… Continue reading The Protein That Zaps Toxins
A Protein to Help The Immune System
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University have found that the enzyme SPPL3 activates T cells, which defend the immune system. Because the enzyme’s structure is similar to that of presenilin enzymes, which have been implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, a university news release said, the researchers’ finding could shed more light on how presenilin functions, in… Continue reading A Protein to Help The Immune System
Why Are The Holidays So Hazardous To Our Health?
It’s a sad statistical fact: The holidays, from Christmas to New Year’s, are a treacherous time when it comes to our health. “There’s a spike in heart attacks and other cardiac issues,” says Dr. John Young, a physician specializing in the treatment of chronic illnesses through biochemical, physiological and nutraceutical technologies. “The incidence of pneumonia… Continue reading Why Are The Holidays So Hazardous To Our Health?
Better Drugs for Diabetes?
New research has found that a crucial signaling pathway, already implicated in the development of cancer, is also linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. Increased knowledge of the MEK/ERK pathwaycould pave the way for more effective treatment of diabetes. The study, by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,… Continue reading Better Drugs for Diabetes?
Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits
The heart-health benefits of nuts have been known for some time, but now researchers say that walnuts slow the growth of prostate and breast cancer as well. Investigators from the University of California, Davis, and other institutions also found that both walnuts and walnut oil helped to reduce cholesterol and increased sensitivity to insulin. The… Continue reading Study: Walnuts May Have Lifesaving Benefits
A Newly Discovered Culprit in Aging
Researchers have zeroed in on a protein, found in both humans and insects, that plays a key part in systemic inflammation and chronic inflammatory disorders. Both those conditions are associated with aging as well as many cancers. The discovery, by investigators from the Carnegie Institute of Science, in Washington, DC, used fruit flies to focus… Continue reading A Newly Discovered Culprit in Aging
A Possible Treatment for Binge Drinking
Scientists have discovered profound changes in proteins that could lead to treatment for alcohol-related liver diseases. The researchers, from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, said the changes occur because of binge drinking. The National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse defines binge drinking as five drinks over a two-hour period for men, and… Continue reading A Possible Treatment for Binge Drinking
7 Ways to Eat More Vegetables
We all know we’re supposed to eat plenty of vegetables, but we don’t always do it, even though consuming veggies has myriad health benefits, including lowering the risk of heart disease. With that in mind, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Million Hearts Campaign, which is aimed at reducing the… Continue reading 7 Ways to Eat More Vegetables