Postmenopausal women who use hormone therapy (HT) are biologically younger than those not receiving HT, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in JAMA Network Open.
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As global climate change causes extreme heat waves to become more common around the world, epidemiological studies have shown that heat kills more women than men.
Sep 4, 2024
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Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but a new study identified one possible factor beyond our control: whether you had a grandparent who went to college.
Aug 26, 2024
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How old are you, really? Your chronological age is the number of years you have been alive. Your biological age is how old your cells are, which scientists believe may better assess one's age-related health and disease risk.
Aug 22, 2024
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A new editorial titled "Physical fitness and lifestyles associated with biological aging" has been published in Aging.
Aug 20, 2024
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Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the epigenetics company TruDiagnostic have uncovered DNA markers associated with retroelements, remnants of ancient viral genetic material in our genes that act as highly accurate ...
Aug 19, 2024
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A new textbook provides an overview on the present understanding of aging—from the basic biology of aging to age-related diseases and to the role of lifestyle and the environment. The textbook "Aging: How Science Works," ...
Aug 19, 2024
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Researchers have developed a machine learning-powered blood test that analyzes more than 200 proteins to gauge a person's rate of biological aging, which the team says can be used to estimate the person's risk of developing ...
Aug 16, 2024
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If it's ever felt like everything in your body is breaking down at once, that might not be your imagination. A new Stanford Medicine study shows that many of our molecules and microorganisms dramatically rise or fall in number ...
Aug 14, 2024
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Chronological age is the most important factor determining risk of disease and death in adults. However, life expectancy can vary considerably among individuals with similar chronological age.
Aug 8, 2024
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