aging
Being overweight 'ages people's brains'
Posted in Science on 5th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
The brains of overweight people look "10 years older" than those of leaner peers, a study has found.
Next five years could see successes or failures for first SENS antiaging treatment
Posted in Medicine on 4th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller
Success for companies based on SENS is a very important step for much larger funding of the SENS life extension approach.
Gene 'reboots' stem cells to slow or reverse the aging process
Posted in Science on 28th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Nanog, has been shown to replenish the ability of adult stem cells to regenerate, which could be used to slow or even reverse the aging process in humans.
Middle-age-plus memory decline may just be a matter of changing focus
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Memory issues may be changes in brain focus during memory formation and retrieval, rather than a decline in brain function.
The Lancet: Stroke is largely preventable, with hypertension confirmed as biggest risk factor
Posted in Medicine on 16th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.