Aging
Watch: Meet the millionaire trying to reverse aging
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson is spending millions a year trying to reduce his biological age – how old his body seems, rather than his actual chronological age, which is 45. Supported by a team of 30 scientists, his daily life is dictated by a torturous exercise regime and diet, monitoring and numerous treatments. An all-over … Read more
Mirrorlights: AI identifies potential drug candidates to address human aging – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) guided screening has identified three anti-aging drug candidates targeting ‘zombie’ cells, a significant milestone for both longevity research, researchers revealed. The team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, described the AI-guided screening of more than 800,000 compounds to reveal three drug … Read more
‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets
“If I were a younger person, I think I would be able to rebound from all the difficulties I’m having,” she told me. “I just never foresaw myself being in this situation at the age I am now.” Elaine Ross “Please help! I just turned 65 and [am] disabled on … Read more
What to Expect from Periods After 40
Before your periods stop completely, your body makes the transition to menopause in a phase called perimenopause, which could last 2 to 10 years. During this time, when hormone levels fluctuate and eventually drop, all kinds of changes in your cycle are fair game. What You Can Expect In your 40s — and maybe even … Read more
Why Do Men Often Die Before Women?
A possible reason why men tend to die at younger ages than women may be due to loss of Y chromosomes from blood cells. Source link
Seniors With Prediabetes: Eat Better, Get Moving, but Don’t Fret Over Diabetes
By Judith Graham Friday, June 24, 2022 (Kaiser News) — Almost half of older adults — more than 26 million people 65 and older — have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How concerned should they be? Not very, say some experts. Prediabetes — a term that refers to above-normal but … Read more
Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems, and a new study suggests it’s because the disease makes the brain age faster. Looking at data from 20,000 middle-aged and older adults, researchers found that — consistent with past studies — people … Read more
Sex: Frisky (and Safe) After 50
“OK, so we know you’re not going to get pregnant.” Sexuality educator Jane Fleishman, PhD, typically opens with this line when she goes into senior communities to talk about safe sex. It’s her way of trying to break the tension and clear the air. Sex talk can be awkward at any age, whether you’re 15 … Read more
Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More
Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging. Source link