Stress is a silent troublemaker. It sneaks up on us, causing more harm than we might realize. Recent studies have shown that stress doesn't just make us feel bad—it actually changes our DNA in ways that mimic aging. This discovery has scientists buzzing with new ideas about how our bodies age and what we can do to slow it down. The brain is a complex organ, and it h...
Aging is not just about wrinkles and gray hair. It's a complex process that affects every part of our bodies at the molecular level. Scientists have been studying aging for years, but traditional methods only scratch the surface. That's where multiomics comes in. This approach combines data from various fields like genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics to give a ...
Older adults need to stay active and eat right to keep their bodies in good shape. This is not just about looking good. It is about feeling good and living a long, happy life. Quality of life is just as important as physical health. The older you get, the more important it becomes to take care of your body. This means eating the right foods and staying a...
In the battle against breast cancer, early detection is key. One powerful tool in this fight is magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. To make MRI scans even more effective, scientists often use contrast agents. These agents help make tumors stand out more clearly. Traditionally, iron-based oxides have been used as contrast agents in MRI. However, they have some drawbac...
Imagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps scientists understand aging better than ever before. This field isn't short on data—it's overflowing with it! And that's where AI comes in. Tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) can evaluate geroprotective interventions, those designed to prevent or slow the aging process. But hold on, don't just trust any A...
Scientists have been looking into how long kids born today will live. The news isn't as rosy as we might hope. Girls have a 5% chance of hitting 100, while boys only have a 2% shot. Gerontologist Jay Olshansky explains why these odds are lower than we think. He also tells us why dreaming of living to 120 might be too much. Back in the 1990s, Olshansky predicted ...
Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly decreased, especially after 2010. For instance, only about 12.8% of wo...