Tree rings for humans?
Researchers suspect certain oxidative markers in a person's urine reveal the body's biological age.
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- March 8, 2018
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Getting older? Hit the gym
Baby Boomers might feel like they're too old to exercise, but that's a mistake. Fitness is more important than ever as you age.
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- December 6, 2017
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Is dementia declining among older Americans?
Rates have fallen among those 70 and older; gains against heart disease might explain trend.
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- September 18, 2017
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Turning back the aging clock … in mice
Elderly rodents treated with cellular therapy regained lost fur, became more active.
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- April 2, 2017
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Want to stay young at the cellular level?
Then exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Too much sitting shortens your telomeres, an indicator of accelerated aging.
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- January 25, 2017
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Glaucoma cases to surge by 2030
Older people and diabetics are most at risk of developing this top cause of preventable blindness.
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- January 14, 2017
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Want to stay smart? Volunteer
People who are socially engaged and civically minded may possess sharper minds as they age.
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- January 13, 2017
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Brain scans foretell fall risk
Measurements of multitasking brain activity in healthy older adults could determine the likelihood they'll take a tumble.
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- December 17, 2016
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Testosterone is not an ageless wonder
Expert chimes in on hormone concerns and FDA warning about supplement overuse.
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- December 6, 2016
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The joys of parenting (later)
Study suggests women who give birth after age 25 live longer, but they're also likely to be college grads, married and have higher income.
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- November 20, 2016
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Old pipes, new problems
Study: Drug-resistant germs are thriving in America’s corroding water systems, possibly sickening thousands each year.
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- October 6, 2016
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