Genetics
On nutrition: Eating for your genes
In response to a recent column where I mentioned how genetic research is beginning to show us how our DNA may influence our dietary needs, reader Ann F sent me a slew of questions:
May 27, 2022
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News tagged with healthy aging
Health
Hormone discovery could predict long-term health of men
Researchers have discovered the vital role of a hormone, which develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they could develop certain diseases in later life.
Nov 8, 2022
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Neuroscience
Healthy living builds 'cognitive reserve' in brain that may prevent dementia
New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.
Feb 6, 2024
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Medical research
Brief rapamycin therapy in middle-aged mice extends lives
Geroscience researchers studying the biology of aging briefly treated middle-aged mice with the drug rapamycin to gauge the long-term effects of short-term therapy on health and longevity.
Aug 23, 2016
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Cardiology
A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye health
In a new study, investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy. These findings appearing ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers identify novel anti-aging targets
A recent study published in Nature has reported two conserved epigenetic regulators as novel anti-aging targets. The research, by scientists from Dr. Cai Shiqing's Lab at the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence ...
Feb 26, 2020
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Genetics
Experts discover toolkit to repair DNA breaks linked to aging, cancer and MND
A new 'toolkit' to repair damaged DNA that can lead to ageing, cancer and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been discovered by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford.
Mar 9, 2020
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Medical research
Strategy proposed for preventing diseases of aging
Medicine focuses almost entirely on fighting chronic diseases in a piecemeal fashion as symptoms develop. Instead, more efforts should be directed to promoting interventions that have the potential to prevent multiple chronic ...
Jul 23, 2014
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Pediatrics
New review highlights importance of good sleep routines for children
Sleep hygiene, which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bed time to help kids unwind, is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good ...
Dec 3, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Existential spirituality can foster happiness, study finds
Existential spirituality may improve health-related quality of life among adults who suffer from neurological illness, according to a new study published in the journal Geriatrics. The Virginia Commonwealth University School ...
Jul 10, 2018
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