Longevity - Page 109

October 24, 2015

Blocking pain receptors may extend lifespan, boost metabolism

By blocking a specific pain receptor in mice, researchers from The University of California, Berkeley, were able to both extend the animals’ lifespans and give them a more youthful metabolism – including an improved insulin response.

October 24, 2015

Low- and middle-income countries lack assistive devices for elderly

Governments in low- and middle-income countries give some thought to access for devices that assist disabled elderly, a recent study suggests, but more attention is needed.

October 24, 2015

Being a loner can ruin health as much as obesity

Being a loner can ruin your health as much as obesity, say researchers.

October 24, 2015

NFL players live longer than rest of population, study finds

Despite more than 1,500 lawsuits having been filed against the NFL claiming concussion-related brain trauma, there actually is some good health news regarding former players. According to results of a medical study commissioned at the request of the NFL Players Association, the longstanding belief that the average player lives only into his mid-50s is a myth

October 24, 2015

WHO says chronic diseases kill 3 million annually in China

More than 3 million people are dying prematurely each year of chronic non-communicable diseases in China, the World Health Organization said on Monday, calling on the country to step up efforts "to stop the tsunami of chronic disease."

October 24, 2015

New test can pinpoint precise time of death

Current forensic tests use a person's core body temperature to determine their time of death, but it only works within roughly three days of death.

October 24, 2015

Two-fifths of US adults care for sick, elderly relatives

Four in 10 U.S. adults are now caring for a sick or elderly family member as more people develop chronic illnesses and the population ages, a new study has found.

October 24, 2015

Want to live longer? Learn to use technology

From the first in-vitro baby to human genome mapping, and a vaccine to prevent cancer – there’s no doubt about it – advances in technology have revolutionized the world of medicine. Now, it’s helping patients take control of their own health

October 24, 2015

Even moderate drinking may be risky with hepatitis C

For people with the chronic liver infection hepatitis C, heavy drinking is an obvious no-no, but a new study links even modest alcohol consumption with an increased risk of death - and not just from liver disease

October 24, 2015

Lifestyle changes may reverse aging in cells

Lifestyle changes may turn back the biological clock, and reverse ageing on a cellular level, new evidence shows