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Fukushima fallout transport longevity revealed by North Pacific ocean circulation patterns
Schematic diagram of the modeled trajectories of computationally-released radiocaesium particles, which can be split into three pattern clusters: transport along the…
Decoding the secrets of longevity: unraveling nutraceutical and miRNA-Mediated aging pathways and…
1 IntroductionMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a type of short noncoding RNAs that have emerged as significant actors in epigenome modulatory actions. These little RNA molecules, usually composed of 18–25 nucleotides, implement their regulatory…
How are APOE4, changes in body weight, and longevity related? Insights from a causal mediation…
1 IntroductionThe ε4 allele of the APOE gene (APOE4) is known for its negative association with human longevity (Arbeev et al., 2011; Kulminski et al., 2011; Arbeev et al., 2012; Kulminski et al., 2014; Garatachea et al., 2015; Zeng et…
More schooling is linked to slowed aging and increased longevity
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Participants in the Framingham Heart Study who achieved higher levels of education tended to age more…
The unexpected ways your skin impacts your health and longevity
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IN WINTER, the backs of your hands may become dry, red and cracked. Maybe you find yourself slathering on moisturiser. If you don’t, the itching and pain can become…
The unexpected ways your skin impacts your health and longevity
Woman applying body creamShutterstock/Rawpixel.com
IN WINTER, the backs of your hands may become dry, red and cracked. Maybe you find yourself slathering on moisturiser. If you don’t, the itching and pain can become…
Huge study of dog longevity reveals which breeds live the longest
Shiba inus are among the longest-lived dogsAnmfoto/Getty Images
Smaller dogs with long noses, like miniature dachshunds and shiba inus, live the longest, according to an analysis of over 580,000 dogs in the UK.…
Huge study of dog longevity reveals which breeds live the longest
Shiba inus are among the longest-lived dogsAnmfoto/Getty Images
Smaller dogs with long noses, like miniature dachshunds and shiba inus, live the longest, according to an analysis of over 580,000 dogs in the UK.…
The hallmarks of aging as a conceptual framework for health and longevity research
IntroductionThe aging process has sparked human interest almost from the beginning of our existence. However, its complexity has made difficult its precise understanding and therefore its adequate definition. Nowadays, some authors…
Unlocking longevity: the role of telomeres and its targeting interventions
1 IntroductionIn the past century, the average life expectancy has roughly doubled basically in all developed countries worldwide. Demographic data estimate that by the year 2050, the global population of individuals aged 60 and above is…
JAL | Free Full-Text | The Journal of Ageing and Longevity: Taking a Holistic View of the Human…
It is our pleasure to inaugurate the new open access journal, the Journal of Ageing and Longevity (JAL, ISSN 2673-9259) . Our ambition is to develop a unique multidisciplinary, open access journal, aiming to take a comprehensive and…
Frequently seeing friends and family may cut the risk of early death
Socialising with loved ones is associated with a longer lifespanShutterstock/MMD Creative
Spending time with loved ones may reduce the risk of an early death, while never being visited by friends of family can raise…
Purple ‘superfood’ tomato could finally go on sale in the US
A small company has applied for approval in the US to sell a genetically modified tomato that is rich in the beneficial pigments…