Longevity - Page 40

4 monkeys had their calories restricted, broke aging records

January 23, 2017

4 monkeys had their calories restricted, broke aging records

Studies on a wide range of species have found that calorie restriction almost always extends lifespan—and this is true in yeast, worms, flies, mice, and more.

Startup infusing patients with 'young blood' to combat aging

January 17, 2017

Startup infusing patients with 'young blood' to combat aging

Behold, mortals!

5 bizarre accidents that people survived against all odds

January 16, 2017

5 bizarre accidents that people survived against all odds

Sometimes against all odds and in defiance of science, people manage to withstand experiences that really should have killed them.

Patient with Parkinson's goes from struggling to walk to leading dance in viral clip

January 16, 2017

Patient with Parkinson's goes from struggling to walk to leading dance in viral clip

A physical therapist who read about the health benefits of music decided to incorporate it into a session with one of her patients who has Parkinson’s disease, and posted the remarkable results online.

How brain cells can predict your age

January 16, 2017

How brain cells can predict your age

As we get older, our brain cells show changes, and now a new study finds that certain changes happen so reliably that by themselves they can reveal a person's age.

Seniors with memory problems may struggle with driving

January 16, 2017

Seniors with memory problems may struggle with driving

Seniors with memory problems and related attention and decision-making issues may struggle with driving tasks, according to a Canadian study.

Supporters raise over $40G to keep 108-year-old in home

January 12, 2017

Supporters raise over $40G to keep 108-year-old in home

After nearly being forced out of her assisted living facility, a Columbus, Ohio, centenarian is now closer to living her remaining years in comfort, thanks to the generosity of strangers.

Blood test predicts how well you're going to age

January 9, 2017

Blood test predicts how well you're going to age

Every time the oldest people in the world celebrate a birthday, they're inevitably asked their secret to aging.

Britain's health service in a 'humanitarian crisis,' Red Cross says

January 9, 2017

Britain's health service in a 'humanitarian crisis,' Red Cross says

Britain's health service is engulfed in a "humanitarian crisis" that requires the support of the Red Cross to use Land Rovers to transport patients, the charity said on Saturday.

$For seniors, having a partner helps cut hip fracture risk$

January 6, 2017

For seniors, having a partner helps cut hip fracture risk

Research from Spain confirms that senior women are three times more likely than their male peers to fracture a hip but also finds risk factors differ for men and women.