Why Your Body's Sleep Clock Matters as You Age
As we get older, our bodies produce less melatonin—a natural chemical that helps us sleep and protects our cells. This review explains how melatonin works in …
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Your Gut Bacteria's Superpower: Bouncing Back From Stress
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that do important jobs for your health. These bacteria need to be tough and flexible—able to handle challenges …
Read MoreHow Eating Freely Might Help You Live Longer
Scientists discovered something surprising: you might be able to eat as much as you want and still live a longer, healthier life—but only if you eat the right …
Read MoreNew DNA Test Predicts How Fast You're Aging Better Than Other Tests
Scientists studied over 1,000 older adults for about 7 years to figure out which tests best predict how long someone will live. They looked at 14 different …
Read MoreStress Management May Be Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers studied 898 older adults to understand how different risk factors for Alzheimer's disease connect to each other. They discovered that stress and …
Read MoreHow Good Nutrition Helps You Live Longer and Healthier
A major international group of nutrition experts came together to review what science tells us about how food choices affect not just how long we live, but how …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating and Kidney Health in Older Adults
Researchers looked at whether following the EAT-Lancet diet—a way of eating that focuses on plants, whole grains, and less meat—affects kidney disease risk in …
Read MoreYour Genes and Lifestyle Both Shape How Well You Age
Scientists studied over 13,000 Canadian adults to understand what helps people stay physically and mentally sharp as they get older. They found that your …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Affect Muscle Loss as You Age
As we get older, our muscles naturally get weaker—a condition called sarcopenia that can lead to falls and other health problems. Scientists are discovering …
Read MoreWhat Keeps Older Adults Healthy? Secrets from Malaysia
Researchers in Malaysia interviewed older adults who are aging well to understand their secrets. They found that healthy aging isn't just about exercise or …
Read MoreSpecial Water May Help Your Body Stay Younger Longer
Scientists tested a special type of water made by passing it through bioactive ceramics to see if it could help slow down aging in mice. The mice in the study …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Lose Mobility Faster: Iron and Cell Power
As we age, some older adults lose the ability to move around much faster than others, but scientists haven't fully understood why. This new study is looking at …
Read MoreHow to Stop Depression Before It Starts in Older Adults
Depression affects millions of older people and causes real suffering and disability. Scientists are working on ways to prevent depression before it happens, …
Read MoreA Special Fat in Food May Help Protect Your Eyes From Glaucoma
Researchers studied over 700 American adults to see if a type of healthy fat called hexadecenoic acid could help prevent glaucoma, a serious eye disease that …
Read MoreEating for the Planet May Help You Live Longer
Researchers studied whether eating a diet that's good for the environment is also good for your health. They looked at data from thousands of older adults and …
Read MoreDoes Eating Fish Help You Stay Younger? New Study Has Answers
Researchers wanted to know if eating fish could help slow down how fast our bodies age. They studied thousands of American adults and found that people who ate …
Read MoreWhy Your Weight Matters More as You Get Older
Researchers followed over 2,500 older adults in China for 5 years to see how their weight affected their blood pressure and blood sugar levels. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Cheese May Help Your Cells Clean Themselves
Scientists discovered that a type of bacteria found in cheese called Lactobacillus helveticus VEL12193 might help your body's cells stay healthy by triggering …
Read MorePlant Foods and Exercise: A Natural Way to Fight Aging
Scientists are exploring how eating foods rich in natural plant compounds called phenolics—found in berries, tea, and colorful vegetables—combined with regular …
Read MoreWhat Centenarians Teach Us About Living Longer and Healthier
Researchers looked at what people who live to 100 years old have in common to understand the secrets of a long, healthy life. They found that centenarians …
Read MoreDo Nuts and Seeds Help Us Stay Young? What Science Says
Scientists wanted to know if eating nuts and seeds could help slow down aging at the cellular level. They looked at studies measuring something called telomere …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Protein Help Older Adults Keep Their Muscles?
As people get older, they naturally lose muscle mass and strength—a condition called sarcopenia. Researchers in Korea looked at studies examining whether …
Read MoreSpecial Drinks Help Older Adults Stay Stronger and Healthier
Researchers studied 29 older adults who often skipped meals to see if drinking special nutritional supplements could help them. For 8 weeks, participants drank …
Read MoreHow Your Diet May Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer's
Scientists are discovering that what you eat might play a big role in keeping your brain healthy as you age. This review looks at how inflammation in the brain …
Read MoreEating More Plants Linked to Better Health and Happiness in Older Adults
A large study of over 6,600 older adults found that people who eat more healthy plant-based foods report feeling better physically and mentally. Researchers …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weak Muscles Even With Extra Weight
A new review explains a health problem called sarcopenic obesity, where older people have weak muscles combined with excess body fat. This combination is …
Read MoreStrength Training Helps Older Adults Build Muscle and Feel Better
Researchers studied 41 adults aged 55-70 to see if combining strength training with brief intense workouts could help them get stronger and healthier. Half the …
Read MoreCan Red Meat Help Older Adults Stay Healthy and Sharp?
Researchers tested whether lean, minimally processed red meat could be part of a healthy diet for older adults. In an 18-week study with 36 people aged 65 and …
Read MoreNew App Helps Older Adults Stay Active and Healthy
Researchers in Singapore created a special smartphone app called SingaporeWALK designed specifically for older adults aged 60 and up. The app combines fun …
Read MoreCan Glucosamine Pills Help Prevent Serious Diseases?
Researchers followed over 269,000 people for nearly 14 years to see if taking glucosamine supplements (commonly used for joint health) might help prevent …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Slow Brain Aging, New Study Suggests
Researchers studied 294 people to see if eating certain foods could help keep brains younger. They found that two proteins in the blood—Galectin-9 and …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weaker: New Clues About Genes and Health
Researchers studied 170 older Thai adults to understand why some people become frail as they age. They looked at vitamin B levels, specific genes that affect …
Read MoreWhen Older Adults Eat Breakfast May Matter for Living Longer
Researchers followed nearly 3,000 older adults in the UK for over 30 years to understand how meal timing changes with age and affects health. They discovered …
Read MoreCan Being Vegetarian Help You Live Longer? What Science Actually Shows
Many people believe that eating a vegetarian diet—without meat—can help them live longer and healthier lives. A new review of scientific research looked at …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
As people live longer, more are developing memory and thinking problems like Alzheimer's disease. Scientists reviewed many studies to understand how food …
Read MoreCan Supplements Slow Down Aging? A 2-Year Study Tests New Methods
Researchers wanted to find a better way to measure if anti-aging treatments actually work. They studied 120 healthy older adults (average age 72) for 2 years, …
Read MoreExercise and Social Programs Help Older Adults Stay Stronger
Researchers looked at 17 studies to see if combining exercise, social activities, and better eating could help older adults who are becoming weak or frail. The …
Read MoreEating More Variety Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
Researchers studied over 26,000 older adults in China to see if eating different types of foods affects gum health. They found that people who ate a wider …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Help You Stay Younger Longer
Researchers looked at data from over 12,000 American adults to understand how diet affects a special protein in our blood called Klotho, which helps us age …
Read MoreExercise and Sleep Help Older Adults with Diabetes Keep Muscle
Researchers studied 65 older Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes to understand why some lose muscle mass (a condition called sarcopenia) while others don't. …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Weight for Aging
Researchers studied over 14,000 American adults to understand how body shape affects how quickly we age biologically. They found that people with more belly …
Read MoreCan Foods Change How Your Genes Work? What Science Says
Scientists reviewed 76 studies about how foods we eat might change the way our genes work, especially as we age. They found that certain foods and plant …
Read MoreFasting May Help Keep Your Gut Young as You Age
Scientists studied how aging affects the intestines using a small fish called the African turquoise killifish. They found that as the fish got older, the cells …
Read MoreTwo Brain-Healthy Diets May Slow Memory Loss in Alzheimer's
Researchers followed 1,500 people for five years to see if two popular healthy eating plans could protect the brain. Half the group had Alzheimer's disease, …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition Drinks for Older Adults: What's New and What Works
Malnutrition is a serious health problem for older people and those with long-term illnesses. Nutrition drinks and supplements can help, but doctors, …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Researchers followed over 4,000 Japanese adults for 15 years to see if eating foods rich in B vitamins could help prevent dementia. They found that people who …
Read MoreTwo Brain Vitamins Work Better Together for Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 2,500 people over age 60 to see how vitamins B2 and E affect thinking and memory skills. They found that people who ate more of both …
Read MoreEating Like Your Grandma: Why Traditional Chinese Food Helps You Live Longer
Researchers followed over 10,000 Chinese adults for nearly 20 years to see if eating according to traditional Chinese dietary guidelines could help people live …
Read MoreA Protein That Could Help You Age Better: What Science Says
Scientists have discovered that a protein called Klotho, made mainly in your kidneys and brain, plays a huge role in how well you age. As we get older, our …
Read MoreExercise + Brain Games Help Older Adults Keep Their Memory Sharp
Scientists reviewed 57 major studies to find the best ways to help older adults with mild memory problems stay sharp and healthy. They discovered that …
Read MoreExercise and Healthy Eating Help Seniors Fight Inflammation
A new study of over 2,300 older adults found that staying physically active and eating well work together to keep inflammation and blood sugar levels healthy. …
Read MoreDoes Eating More Plants Help Your Brain Stay Sharp?
Researchers followed Australian women for 14 years to see if eating more plant-based foods in middle age would help keep their brains sharp later in life. …
Read MoreVitamin D and Weight Together May Speed Up Aging
Researchers studied nearly 400,000 people to understand how vitamin D levels and body weight affect how fast our bodies age at the cellular level. They found …
Read MoreCan a Healthy Diet Help Your Brain After a Stroke?
After a stroke, people have a much higher chance of developing memory problems and dementia. Scientists are testing whether a special diet called the MIND diet …
Read More8-Week Program Helps Older Women Stay Stronger and Sharper
Researchers tested whether a special 8-week counseling program could help older women maintain their physical strength, mental sharpness, and overall health. …
Read MoreWhy Our Planet's Health Matters for Growing Older
Scientists have discovered that we've been missing a huge piece of the aging puzzle. While researchers have focused mainly on understanding why our bodies age …
Read MoreEating Less Protein May Slow Down Aging in Multiple Body Parts
Scientists studied how eating less protein affects aging in mice by examining proteins across 41 different body tissues. They found that protein …
Read MoreWhy Nutrition Matters More as We Get Really Old
Researchers studied people in their 80s to understand how what they eat affects their strength and independence as they age. They found that most very old …
Read MorePlant Foods Have Hidden Powers That Fight Aging
Scientists have discovered something surprising: certain compounds in plants that were once thought to be bad for you might actually help you stay younger …
Read MoreEating Peanuts Daily May Help Your Brain Stay Sharp as You Age
Researchers wanted to know if eating peanuts could help older adults think better and have healthier brains. They had 31 healthy people over 60 eat about 2 …
Read MoreLiving Longer Doesn't Always Mean Staying Healthier
Scientists studied whether treatments that help animals live longer also keep them healthier for longer. Using data from mouse studies, they tested a new way …
Read MoreEating Alone May Shrink Your Brain, Study Finds
Researchers studied 727 healthy older adults in Japan and discovered something surprising: people who eat alone regularly have smaller brain regions compared …
Read MoreCan a Phone App Help Prevent Memory Loss in Older Adults?
Researchers tested whether using a mobile app to track diet and exercise could help older adults with early memory problems keep their thinking skills sharp. …
Read MoreThe Sweet Spot for Iron: Too Little or Too Much May Age You Faster
Scientists studied nearly 900 Chinese adults to understand how iron in their diet affects a special protein called α-Klotho that helps keep us young. They …
Read MorePlant Compounds That May Help Your Body Stay Younger Longer
Scientists reviewed research on special plant compounds called saponins found in ginseng, solomonseal, and balloon flower. These compounds appear to have …
Read MoreWine and Nuts May Affect How Fast Your Cells Age
Scientists used genetic data to study whether what we eat affects how quickly our cells age. They looked at 38 different foods and drinks and measured …
Read MoreNew Guide: How to Safely Manage Weight in Older Adults
As people live longer, more older adults are dealing with obesity, which can lead to heart problems, weakness, and loss of independence. European obesity …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy Diet Works Differently for Different Racial Groups
Researchers studied whether a popular brain-healthy diet called the MIND diet helps people's memory and thinking skills the same way for everyone. They looked …
Read MoreHow a Common Diabetes Drug May Help Older Adults Stay Sharp
Researchers studied 468 older adults with type 2 diabetes to understand what helps them stay mentally and physically strong as they age. They found that people …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Brain Work Better, Study Shows
Researchers looked at 59 different studies to see if foods and supplements rich in anthocyanins—the purple and red pigments found in berries, grapes, and other …
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure and Memory Loss: How They're Connected
Scientists have discovered that high blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease are closely linked and often occur together, especially in older adults. This …
Read MoreThe Right Amount of Folate May Help Keep You Strong as You Age
Researchers looked at how a B vitamin called folate affects whether older adults become frail and weak. They studied over 31,000 Americans and measured folate …
Read MoreWhy Diet Matters More Than Exercise for Healthy Aging
Researchers studied 1,729 active older adults in South Korea to understand what helps them stay healthy and independent. They found something surprising: while …
Read MoreEating More Leafy Greens May Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer's
Researchers studied 250 middle-aged adults to see if eating a brain-healthy diet called the MIND diet could help prevent Alzheimer's disease. They found that …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help You Age Slower, Study Finds
Scientists looked at what thousands of people ate and compared it to how fast their bodies were aging at a cellular level. They found that people who followed …
Read MoreHow Eating Right Helps Older Adults Stay Strong and Independent
Researchers looked at 11 different studies to understand how talking to people about healthy eating can help older adults stay strong and avoid becoming frail. …
Read MoreLiving Longer AND Staying Strong: The Exercise and Diet Combo
Scientists discovered that combining three simple changes—eating less of one amino acid, adding a supplement, and exercising—can help fruit flies live longer …
Read MoreYour Personalized Diet Could Help You Age Better
Scientists are discovering that one-size-fits-all diets might not be the best way to stay healthy as we age. Instead, a new approach called "precision …
Read MoreShould Doctors Help People Live Longer and Healthier?
As anti-aging products flood the market—from supplements to fancy creams—doctors face a tough question: should they recommend these treatments to patients? …
Read MoreLosing Teeth May Affect Your Ability to Move and Stay Healthy
Researchers studied over 8 million older Americans to understand how tooth loss affects overall health and independence. They found that people who have lost …
Read MoreProcessed Foods May Hurt Brain Health in Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Americans over age 60 to see how different eating patterns affected their memory and thinking skills. They found that people …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy MIND Diet May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving over 17,000 older adults to see if following the MIND diet helps protect brain function. The MIND diet combines the …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Your Brain as You Age
As people live longer, brain diseases like dementia are becoming more common, doubling every 20 years. This research review looked at many studies to see if …
Read MoreHealthy Plant Foods May Prevent Multiple Diseases, Especially in Younger Adults
A large study following over 400,000 Europeans for more than 10 years found that eating more healthy plant foods may reduce the risk of developing multiple …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Your Brain as You Age
As people live longer, brain diseases like dementia are becoming more common, affecting twice as many people every 20 years. Researchers looked at many studies …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed many studies to see if eating healthy foods can protect our brains as we get older. They found that people who eat more vegetables, fruits, …
Read MorePlanet-Friendly Diet Keeps 70-Year-Olds Healthy and Well-Nourished
Scientists studied 861 Swedish adults around age 70 to see if following the EAT-Lancet diet - a planet-friendly eating plan - would leave them missing …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Affect How Fast Your Body Ages
Scientists studied how vitamin D levels in your blood might affect how fast your body ages on the inside. They looked at data from over 13,000 Americans and …
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