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Youthful blood transfusions slow the aging process, may help older adults...
DURHAM, N.C. — It appears vampires had it right all along. Researchers recently highlighted the remarkable potential of a new treatment in the battle against aging: the blood of young creatures....
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‘Elixir of life’ on horizon thanks to longevity gene in naked mole rats
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The naked mole rat is bringing modern medicine one step closer to creating the “elixir of life.” Researchers have successfully transferred a longevity gene from the species into a...
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Does intermittent fasting slow aging? Researchers are paying volunteers...
BATON ROUGE, La. — More and more people are trying intermittent fasting to lose weight. For many people, time-restricted eating patterns work better than counting calories or trying to stick to a...
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More than a diet: Mediterranean lifestyle linked to lower risk of death
BOSTON — Not only can a Mediterranean diet help people lose weight, but a team of international researchers says this type of lifestyle can significantly lower the risk of death from all causes,...
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Hydrogen sulfide could be the key to a revolutionary anti-aging treatment
EXETER, United Kingdom — British researchers have discovered potential therapies to prolong active, healthy lives. Utilizing drugs that release minuscule amounts of the gas hydrogen sulfide (H2S),...
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Money and mortality: Good financial planning linked to living longer
BOULDER, Colo. — Planning for the future might not only be beneficial for your bank account, but it could also extend your life, a new study explains. Prior research has found that numerous households...
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Exercise by accident! Just walking up stairs and cleaning helps people live...
SYDNEY, Australia — Can you exercise without actually exercising? Incidental activity, like walking up and down the stairs, can contribute to a longer life. A new study of wearables tracking over...
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Diabetes diagnosis before age 30 could shave 14 years off lifespan, study shows
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition to manage at any age, but a new study finds developing it earlier in life may lead to an early grave. Researchers at the University of...
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Protein linked to cholesterol may defeat Alzheimer’s and extend healthy...
PHILADELPHIA — The ongoing medical mission to fully understand, treat, and overcome Alzheimer’s disease remains a high priority for scientists all over the world. While estimates show there are about...
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New 1-2 punch against metastatic prostate cancer is helping patients live longer
UPPSALA, Sweden — Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a better chance of living longer thanks to a new “dual treatment” strategy, a new study explains. The average survival rate has increased by an...
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Common treatment for sleep apnea also slows the aging process
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep, not only disrupts one’s peaceful slumber but also has links to a host of health issues...
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4 cups of coffee or tea could be secret recipe for fighting frailty in old age
SINGAPORE — Regularly drinking tea or coffee during middle age could help people ward off frailty later in life, a new study suggests. The research, conducted by a team at the National University of...
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Just 20 minutes of daily activity can save couch potatoes from an early death
TROMSØ, Norway — Middle-aged individuals can significantly reduce their risk of premature death by engaging in just 20 to 25 minutes of daily exercise, a new study explains. The study found that...
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How many daily steps do you really need to live longer? Magic number isn’t...
Researchers say old step-count theory has ‘no basis in science,’ suggesting the pace in which you walk also plays a key role. GRANADA, Spain — How many steps do you need to take every day for a longer,...
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Your liver could live for over 100 years — even if you don’t!
SAN DIEGO — Few people live to be 100 years-old, but your liver possibly could! A team of researchers found a small group of livers that have lived for over a century. These organs came from adult...
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Chin up: Thinking positively about exercise eases fear over aging
AMES, Iowa — Exercise doesn’t always feel good, but researchers from Iowa State University suggest that just feeling good about exercise can help relieve worries about growing older. Researchers found...
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Following these 8 healthy habits slows down aging by up to 6 years
DALLAS — Maintaining a healthy heart might be the secret to staying young, according to a new study. Researchers working with the American Heart Association discovered that following the AHA’s “Life’s...
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Feeling older than you really are linked to higher risk of dementia, stroke
SOLNA, Sweden — Many people have seen older adults who look like they’re in better shape than people half their age. In a scientific sense, these individuals have a lower biological age than their...
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Anti-anxiety drug from 1950s improves chances of surviving brain cancer
ADELAIDE, Australia — A decades-old anti-anxiety drug can improve the survival chances of those suffering from glioblastoma — an aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. That’s according to...
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Cutting just 12% of calories from diet builds healthier muscles, slows aging
BETHESDA, Md. — Reducing calories from one’s daily diet — without skimping on essential nutrients — can rejuvenate muscles and activate key biological pathways linked to healthier aging. That’s the...
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