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As we age, damaged cells sometimes accumulate in our body. These so-called senescent cells disrupt the functioning of healthy cells in the vicinity. Although they often only
Scientists have discovered a new method to apply senolytics in lower doses. Senolytics are medicines that clear out old and damaged cells, which can help with healthy ageing.
Researchers have found a new way to better estimate the risk of death after surgery in older people. They are using a so-called ‘aging clock’. This is a
Researchers have developed a new method to better track the ageing process. This method is based on data from the Framingham Heart Study, a long-term study into cardiovascular disease.
Researchers have long been searching for the factors that accelerate the ageing process. A major area of focus is chronic inflammation. This is a long-term, low-grade inflammatory response in the body that does not properly
Anti-ageing medicine was long a small field, often viewed as questionable alongside sports medicine. This is now changing as there is increasingly more scientific evidence for treatments that slow down the ageing process
A new study shows that restricting valine, an essential amino acid from proteins, can extend the lifespan of male mice by over 23 percent. Valine is one of
As we age, harmful senescent cells accumulate in our bodies. These cells stop dividing and release inflammatory signals that are useful in the short term to address problems on
In July, there were important developments in the field of ageing research and treatments that can improve the quality and duration of life. Among other things, scientists investigated how inflammation
Older people have more so-called senescent cells; these are cells that no longer divide and release harmful substances. These cells disrupt the functioning of organs and tissues. In young people
Researchers have taken a new step in understanding and addressing age-related issues in the brain. The drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, which is important for removing waste products from the brain, works
New research shows that restricting protein in your diet can be beneficial for health and longevity. Scientists discovered that a low-protein diet improves metabolism,
A new publication collects short essays on health and ageing. Kris Borer, a well-known advocate within the longevity community, has [the rest of the sentence is cut off]
In the US state of Montana, an important step has been taken to give people broader access to experimental treatments. The state has established a special review committee to evaluate new therapies
Researchers are making strides in understanding how muscle weakness and bone loss occur with ageing. Muscle wasting, also known as sarcopenia, causes weakness and reduced mobility. This is caused
As we age, errors sometimes occur in the stem cells in the bone marrow that produce immune cells. This is known as clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP for short. Due to these changes in
Scientists are developing increasingly better methods to determine people's biological age. Instead of just looking at the chronological number of years, so-called biological ageing clocks provide insight into
As we age, our cells become less effective at cleaning and repairing. This is partly because a process called autophagy becomes less active. Autophagy is a kind of cleanup system
Recently a young woman died in New York following an intravenous treatment with a so-called NAD⁺ infusion. This infusion was administered in a wellness clinic by an unlicensed practitioner. He has been arrested
New research shows that the APOE2 gene has a protective effect on the brain. This gene appears to reduce DNA damage in brain cells and helps neurons to better
In ageing brains, more so-called lipid droplets appear in the brain cells. These are small fat globules that result from a disrupted fat metabolism. This phenomenon is often seen in various neurodegenerative
Parkinson's disease is linked to changes in genes that affect the functioning of mitochondria. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells and are important for health
Ageing is a complex process in which changes occur in many places throughout our bodies. Scientists are trying to understand which of these changes are truly the cause of ageing and which
The composition of the bacteria in our guts changes as we grow older. These changes can cause inflammation that damages the body and accelerates ageing. Scientists discovered that animals