Memory Loss Was Reversed in Mice Using a Brain Liquid From Younger Peers in 'Groundbreaking' Study
Memory loss has been reversed in mice by injecting them with a brain liquid from younger peers in a "groundbreaking" new treatment from Stanford.
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Researchers Overcome 'Major Hurdle' in Reversing Deafness, Discovering Gene Responsible for Crucial Cells
Scientists at Northwestern University can now create new hearing cells that can overcome deafness caused by aging.
Scientists Rewind the Age of Skin Cells by 30 Years - And Others Nearby Become More Youthful Too
Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to 'time jump' human skin cells by 30 years. Here's the science on that.
Researchers Find New Strategy for Preventing Clogged Arteries
Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists have successfully minimized artery-narrowing plaque by using CMA to reawaken youthful process.
Prunes Can Protect Older Women Against Osteoporosis, Says Penn State Study
Previous research has shown that prunes contain polyphenol extracts, plant compounds that act as antioxidants and reduce inflammation.
The Number of Healthy Years a Person Lives is Increasing, on Average
The number of healthy years a person lives is, on average, increasing even for people with common chronic conditions, according to a new PLOS study.
Resetting Clock on Aging Cells Safely Reversed Signs of Decline in Mice
Scientists at the Salk Institute have shown that they can reverse the aging process in mice, leading to a variety of benefits.
30 Minutes of Lifting Weights, Push-ups or Yard Work Weekly May Cut Risk of Death By 20%
Whether it takes the form of yoga, gardening, or wheeling a wheelchair, 60 minutes per week of strength training reduces death risk by 20%
Cats and Dogs May Protect Owners From Memory Loss in Later Life, Study Finds
Owning a pet, like a dog or cat, especially for five years or longer, may be linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, according to a preliminary study.
Optimism Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Optimistic older adults who see the glass as half full appear to have a reduced risk of developing heart failure, according to the latest study on the topic.
Your Brain Doesn't Slow Down Until You're in Your 60s - Later Than Thought
Heidelberg study findings suggest that the speed of cognitive information processing remains largely stable between the ages of 20 and 60,
Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Memories
Pooling data from dozens of experiments let Pittsburgh researchers show whose brains benefit the most from exercise.
Calorie Restriction is Key Factor in Enhancing Human Health, Say Yale Researchers
A study led by Yale researchers confirms the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans—and identifies a key protein that could be harnessed.
Keeping Active Can Reduce the Risk of Dementia, Scientists Find
Older adults who participate in a variety of different activities are able to reduce their risk of developing dementia, according to a new Simon Fraser study.
Fountain-of-Youth Pill Could Be on Horizon After Scientists Dramatically Extended Longevity in Mice
A new study published in Nature Journal has found that grape-seed extract can radically extend the lives of older mice, providing aging hopes.
80-Year Old Powerlifter Can Still Pump 800 Pounds And Inspire Seniors to Hit the Gym
At New York Sports Club, Mike Palen surprises everyone as he keeps sliding on those 45-pound plates until around 700 when he starts to lift.
At 108, Oldest Living Vet Likes Cigars, Whiskey and Driving to Church
Richard Overton, 108, is the oldest living veteran in the United States, but he's as active as ever. He still drives his old Ford pickup truck, attends church every Sunday, drinks whiskey in his coffee and smokes daily cigars.
Unlikely Friendship Between Toddler and WWII Vet Will Melt Your Heart
The Rychner family of Farmington, Minnesota had little interaction with the elderly man living next door for nearly a decade. All that change last year when the family's 3-year-old son, Emmett, struck up an unlikely friendship with the 89-year-old Erling Kindem over a shared love of tomatoes and lawn tractors.
As a Man's Mind Fades, Heart Comes to the Rescue
Melvyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's three years ago. For his wife, Doris, it's been hard to watch. But she says something happened recently to remind her that the man she fell in love with is still here, reports Steve Hartman.
99-year-old Woman Receives College Diploma 75 Years Later
A 99-year-old woman was finally awarded her college diploma at a special graduation ceremony after a $5 diploma fee prevented her from receiving it 75 years ago.
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