What small towns need for aging in place
To understand what makes a location good for aging in place, researchers compared small towns in Iowa.
What small towns need for aging in place
To understand what makes a location good for aging in place, researchers compared small towns in Iowa.
Measuring telomeres could reveal how fast you’re aging
A new approach that “baits” the caps or telomeres could provide info on how rapidly we’re aging and what we need to do to slow it down.
Why older fly dads pass on more mutations to offspring
A new study of why older male flies are more likely to pass mutations onto their offspring may shine a light on inherited diseases.
Mitochondria with ‘solar panels’ give worms longer lives
Boosting metabolism using light-powered mitochondria extends roundworms’ lives up to 40%, according to new research.
Trouble with ambient noise? Could be brain cells firing
In experiments, old mice were less capable than young mice of “turning off” certain actively firing brain cells in the midst of ambient noise.
Trouble with ambient noise? Could be brain cells firing
In experiments, old mice were less capable than young mice of “turning off” certain actively firing brain cells in the midst of ambient noise.
Hormone may help gauge heart health at menopause
New research finds a link between a hormone called anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and cholesterol levels at the time of menopause.
Hormone may help gauge heart health at menopause
New research finds a link between a hormone called anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and cholesterol levels at the time of menopause.
Aging worms show DNA repair decline limits fertility
A new study with worms suggests one reason reproduction slows with age: a decline in the ability to repair broken DNA strands.