Longevity - Page 8

September 20

Older adults should target these muscles when strength-training, says fitness pro

Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to prevent pain and maintain independence.

September 19

7 steps to ‘super-aging’ are key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, experts say

The "7 As" of super-aging offer practical strategies for living longer and healthier lives, covering attitude, activity, awareness and four other key principles.

September 18

Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

September 17

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

September 13

Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals

Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.

September 13

Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master

Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.

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.