Tag: aging
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AI Signals Aging Pace: Chest X-Rays Reveal Early Body Aging
New Frontiers in Aging Research Scientists are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can extract meaningful clues about the body’s aging process from a routine chest X-ray. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology reports that a deep learning model could identify subtle, age-related patterns in chest radiographs that align with a person’s biological aging.…
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YJBM Calls for Manuscripts: Mitochondria in Health and Disease Issue
Overview The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine (YJBM) is announcing a dedicated issue focused on mitochondria in health and disease. This special edition invites researchers from across biology, medicine, and allied fields to contribute original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspective pieces exploring how mitochondrial function and dysfunction influence health, aging, metabolism, neurodegeneration, cancer,…
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What to Do in Every Decade of Your Life to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Introduction: Planning for Brain Health Across the Lifespan Protecting your brain isn’t about a single magic habit; it’s about consistent, evidence-based choices that add up over decades. While age and genetics influence dementia risk, research suggests a substantial portion is modifiable through lifestyle and cardiovascular health. Here’s a decade-by-decade guide to help you reduce your…
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What to Do in Every Decade of Your Life to Reduce Dementia Risk
Introduction: Why Decade-Specific Brain Health Matters Brain health isn’t built in a day; it’s the result of daily choices across life. While age and genetics influence dementia risk, research suggests a large portion could be shaped by midlife habits and lifelong lifestyle. Here’s a practical guide to what to focus on in each decade to…
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Non-DNMT3A CHIP Variants Linked to Higher Incident Heart Failure Risk in Older Adults
Understanding CHIP and Its Relevance to Heart Health Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) describes the expansion of blood-forming stem cells that carry genetic mutations. While CHIP becomes more common with age, not all mutations carry the same health risk. A growing body of research suggests that specific CHIP subtypes may influence cardiovascular outcomes, including…
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Improving Neighbourhoods for Older Melbournians: Citizen Scientists Lead the Way
Rethinking the street for an aging city Melbourne is racing to adapt to a growing cohort of older residents. A dedicated group of 65-plus citizen scientists has spent months walking, observing, and reporting on the everyday realities of suburb life. Their aim is simple but ambitious: identify practical changes that make neighbourhoods safer, easier to…
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Can Diet Calm Early Memory Problems? Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Eating Shows Promise
New Eating Pattern Linked to Slower Brain Aging Emerging research suggests that what you eat could matter as much as genetics when it comes to memory, particularly for older women at risk of early cognitive decline. A powerful anti-inflammatory twist on the traditional Mediterranean diet is showing striking protection against early memory problems, offering a…
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Can diet calm early memory problems? Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean eating shows promise
New findings link diet to brain health in aging women Emerging research suggests that what older adults eat may have a direct impact on how their memories fare as they age. A powerful anti-inflammatory twist on the traditional Mediterranean diet has shown striking protection against early memory problems in older women, offering a potential explanation…
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Wrinkles as Badges of Honour: Embrace Your Ageing Face
Introduction: Wrinkles as Badges of Honour In a world that often equates youth with beauty, many people miss the quiet power of ageing. Wrinkles aren’t simply lines to hide; they are stories etched into the skin—”badges of honour” earned through years of laughter, worry, weather, and sun. This article explores how to care for your…
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Wrinkles as Badges of Honour: How to Embrace an Ageing Face
Introduction: A Shift in Perspective From the first breath, our skin records the passage of time. In a culture fixated on eternal youth, wrinkles are often seen as flaws. But what if we reframed aging as a natural, valuable journey? Wrinkles can become badges of honour—evidence of laughter, sunlit days, and life lived fully. This…