Anti-Aging/Longevity News

Seniors young at heart

Posted in Aging on Wed December 03, 2008

Results of a study concerned with age perception suggest that seniors really are young at heart, with most feeling approximately 13 years younger than their chronological age. ... Continue Reading

Age-related hearing loss gene identified

Posted in Genetics in Disease, Sensory on Wed December 03, 2008

Researchers have identified a gene associated with presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, thus raising the hope of new treatments for the condition. ... Continue Reading

Gene that protects against lung cancer identified

Posted in Cancer, Genetics in Disease on Wed December 03, 2008

Researchers have identified a gene that appears to offer protection against lung cancer. ... Continue Reading

Exercise staves off age-related brain changes

Posted in Brain and Mental Performance, Exercise on Tue December 02, 2008

Regular exercise increases cerebral blood flow and helps to stave off age-related brain changes, so say researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC). ... Continue Reading

Environmental pollutant may promote obesity

Posted in Environment, Weight and Obesity on Tue December 02, 2008

A common environmental pollutant that is known to have a potent effect on gene activity may be promoting obesity, according to Japanese researchers. ... Continue Reading