Longevity - Page 6

September 7

Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study

Research identifies five food additive categories including flavors, sweeteners and coloring agents that may significantly increase all-cause mortality risk.

September 5

102-year-old man conquers Japan's highest peak in record-breaking climb

Japanese centenarian Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest Mount Fuji climber at 102 years old, overcoming heart issues and physical challenges to reach the summit.

August 29

Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period

Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to placebo in a four-year trial.

August 22

Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased

New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.

August 22

Extreme heat creates 'recipe for disaster' for vulnerable seniors, expert warns

Gerontologist Macie P. Smith reveals the health complications seniors may face due to extreme heat, as well as risks to look out for and solutions for caretakers to implement.

August 20

Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks

Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.

August 14

What people who live to 100 years old have in common, according to science

Studies show that centenarians, people who live to 100, accumulate health conditions more slowly and have a lower disease burden compared to shorter-lived individuals.

August 12

Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s

A 25-year Northwestern study finds that super agers maintain exceptional memory through strong social relationships and unique brain characteristics.

August 1

Aging hits a dramatic turning point at one specific number, scientists discover

Scientists analyzing human tissues across five decades found substantial aging changes between ages 45 and 55, particularly in cardiovascular system and blood vessels.

July 26

Age no barrier as golf lover sinks 'miracle' hole-in-one for 90th birthday

An amateur golfer celebrates hitting his first hole-in-one at age 90, calling the rare achievement a "miracle" after playing the same course for 30 years without ever scoring an ace.