The body’s constellation of gut bacteria has been linked with various aging-associated illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Now a study has [...]
Mental training reduces the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in hair. This is what scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences [...]
If you could do one thing to improve your longevity, your physical health and your state of mind as you age, it’s as simple as this: move. Studies have shown regular [...]
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. But it’s not just beneficial for the young, healthy and already fit. It’s also one of the best defenses against the toughest [...]
Fasting diets in their many forms have gained serious popularity as effective ways to lose weight, but researchers studying the physiological underpinnings continue to show [...]
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us, but do we really understand the benefits that can come from regularly breaking a sweat? Although we must get older (think of [...]
It’s official: People are living longer than ever before. In fact, the number of centenarians on the planet is estimated to rise from 500,000 in 2015 to roughly 3.7 [...]
Following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods may be key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal [...]
The gut microbiome – the collection of microorganisms that live in the human digestive tracts – is an integral part of the body. However, its relevance in the human aging [...]
The science behind ageing is still quite limited. As a complex biological process, ageing involves a variety of factors. The variation of average lifespans from different [...]