Could a cheek swab test predict mortality risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images.Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices.Now, a new … Read more
How does matcha affect cognition in older adults? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan matcha tea help improve brain health as we age? A new study investigates. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy.Japanese researchers recently evaluated the potential cognitive benefits of matcha green tea (powdered green tea) for older adults.Green teas contain antioxidants that can provide … Read more
Could an experimental blood test predict age-related disease risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould an experimental blood test help predict a range of age-related diseases? Image credit: James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images.Researchers at at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a blood test that examines over 200 proteins to assess an individual’s biological … Read more
How does sugar intake influence aging processes? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research seeks better understanding of the potential effect of diet on aging processes, particularly in women. Image credit: Irina Polonina/Stocksy.Epigenetic clocks are algorithms that are based on the methylation patterns at different points on the genome, and have been used to … Read more
How do aging brain blood vessels contribute to cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are trying to find out exactly how aging blood vessels in the brain contribute to cognitive decline. Image credit: michellegibson/Getty Images.Aging is associated with blood flow changes in the brain.These changes may be linked to an increased risk … Read more