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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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Life in the old dog yet: how biotech firms are looking to extend the lives of our pets

The growing market for pet longevity products reflects a desire among owners to extend their pets' lives, but motives are mixed.
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fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

Setting your thermostat below this temperature could cause mental decline, scientists claim

Indoor temperatures between 20°C and 24°C are crucial for protecting cognitive function and reducing dementia risk in older adults.
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fromNature
3 months ago

RNA molecule rejuvenates ageing mice by restoring old cells

Injecting aged mice with miR-302b RNA may reverse aging signs, enhancing longevity and cellular function, offering hope for future anti-aging drugs.
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fromMail Online
5 months ago

Living within 330 yards of water may reduce risk of mental decline

Living near water reduces cognitive decline in older adults, offering potential benefits for mental health as they age.
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fromNature
5 months ago

What is ageing? Even the field's researchers can't agree

Researchers studying aging lack consensus on its definition, causing discrepancies in theories and approaches.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

This Shark Lives 400 Years. Its DNA May Explain Why.

The Greenland shark's genome mapping reveals potential secrets to its remarkable 400-year lifespan and emphasizes the significance of genetic research in understanding longevity.
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fromFortune Well
8 months ago

'SuperAgers' have optimal brains well into their 80s. Can you become one?

Some people known as SuperAgers have exceptional brain power in their 80s and 90s, sparking interest in longevity routines or pills for everyone.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?

Life expectancy is plateauing, suggesting humans are nearing biological limits on lifespan.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Anti-Aging Enthusiasts Are Taking a Pill to Extend Their Lives. Will It Work?

Rapamycin shows promise for health span improvement, but human studies and long-term effects remain insufficiently explored.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

This Shark Lives 400 Years. Its DNA May Explain Why.

The Greenland shark's genome mapping reveals potential secrets to its remarkable 400-year lifespan and emphasizes the significance of genetic research in understanding longevity.
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fromFortune Well
8 months ago

'SuperAgers' have optimal brains well into their 80s. Can you become one?

Some people known as SuperAgers have exceptional brain power in their 80s and 90s, sparking interest in longevity routines or pills for everyone.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?

Life expectancy is plateauing, suggesting humans are nearing biological limits on lifespan.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Anti-Aging Enthusiasts Are Taking a Pill to Extend Their Lives. Will It Work?

Rapamycin shows promise for health span improvement, but human studies and long-term effects remain insufficiently explored.
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fromNature
7 months ago

Daily briefing: Meet the recipient of the first whole-eye transplant

The first successful face transplant including a whole eye represents a groundbreaking achievement in medical science.
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fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

A drug increased lab animals' lifespan by 25% with potential for human aging; impact on inflammation control identified.
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