Diabetes is known to raise the risk of long-term health complications, including cognitive decline, but scientists now suggest that age of onset also plays a key role. Recent test published in PLOS ONE showed that being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 can significantly raise the risk of developing dementia. To […]
As the latest research shows, the secret of longevity lies in the level of physical activity at the age of 40. Being more dynamic at this stage may extend your life. The study found that Americans who augment their physical activity to match the top 25 percent of the population could extend their lives by […]
Using advanced artificial intelligence, MethylGPT decodes DNA methylation with unprecedented accuracy, offering modern paths to age prediction, disease diagnosis and personalized health interventions. Test: MethylGPT: a basic model of the DNA methylome. Image source: Shutterstock AI *Significant note: bioRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and therefore should not be considered conclusive, guide […]
Lack of sleep not only makes you feel groggy the next day, but the effects can be long-lasting. In addition to mounting evidence, scientists have found that destitute sleep quality during the Middle Ages is linked to accelerated brain aging over the next ten years. A recent study that assessed participants’ brain health using brain […]
Quitting smoking offers a number of health benefits, from reduced risk of cancer and stroke to increased life expectancy. But is it ever too delayed to give up? Modern research suggests that even at age 75, quitting smoking can still enhance your life expectancy. “Over the last decade, we have seen a remarkable decline in […]
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy is linked to premature birth, low birth weight and complications such as hypertensive disorders. A recent study shows that the impact extends to mental health, with exposure to pollution increasing the risk of postnatal depression by almost fourfold. This increased risk can last up to three years, a recent […]
Research has long shown a link between smoking and lung disease. Adding to the deeper understanding of this connection, a recent study examined how starting the habit before age 18 affects respiratory health in early adulthood. Teenage adults who started smoking in their teens are more likely to experience symptoms like wheezing and phlegm in […]
Studies have shown that people who have weakened mental functions during adolescence are three times more likely to have a stroke by the age of 50. Stroke, also known as brain attack, is a sudden disease state of the cardiovascular system, as a result of which the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, which […]
