The speed at which a person walks and the strength of their muscles can indicate how well they are aging. But scientists now say there is an even simpler and more effective test to assess aging: standing on one leg. According to the latest test published in the journal PLOS ONE, balance is a better […]
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Research reveals how aging accelerates molecular changes in the brain, offering recent hope for fighting cognitive decline and mental illness. Rescue: Transcriptomic profiling of a single nucleus of the human orbitofrontal cortex reveals convergent effects of aging and mental illness. Photo Source: Atthapon Raksthaput / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Neurobiology […]
A novel study that followed more than 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for about three years found that married men, or men who got married during the study period, were twice as likely to age optimally compared to their never-married peers. Among women, those who never married were twice as likely to age optimally as […]
Your health is not only affected by what you eat, but also by what you eliminate from your diet. Scientists have now identified a specific product in your daily diet that, when reduced, can potentially reverse the signs of aging. Fruits, vegetables, and a diet luxurious in vitamins and minerals are necessary for well aging. […]