links to THE LATEST STUDIES RELATED TO HEALTH & LONGEVITY
Apr 8, 2024
Hematopoietic stem cells, the guardians of blood cell production throughout our lifespan, serve as a vital reserve for when the body needs rapid blood formation. However, as individuals age, the capacity of blood stem cells to self-renew declines thereby reducing the ability to replenish diverse blood cell types. This may result in impaired immune surveillance and contribute to the development of age-associated disease.
However, recent research from a group at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has revealed a potential means of preserving hematopoietic stem cell function. Through restricting excess iron in aged cells, researchers observed a molecular response linked to the cells' regenerative capacity. Intermittent iron removal in mice over 13 months successfully prevented the age-related decline in stem cell function. This highlights an exciting potential therapeutic approach to mitigate age-associated impairments in blood cell production and immune function.
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April 5, 2024
“Study Reveals Enhanced Mitochondrial Fusion Promotes Synaptic Plasticity in Adult-Born Neurons, Paving the Way for Brain Repair Strategies”
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December 6, 2023
“A new study led by Stanford Medicine scientists demonstrates a simple way of studying organ aging by analyzing distinct proteins, or sets of them, in blood, enabling the prediction of individuals’ risk for diseases”
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April 21, 2023
“Stress, Surgery, Pregnancy, and Illness Influence Rapid Changes, Offering Insights into Aging Dynamics and Potential Intervention Targets”
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March 27, 2024
“Reducing Sitting Time Offers Potential Health Benefits for Older Adults, Including Blood Pressure Reduction”
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March 15, 2024
“New Study Explores Impact of Malnutrition on Disease Progression and Potential Role of Mediterranean and MIND Diets”
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December 26, 2023
“Study finds that an increased chance of developing the disease before the age of 65 depends not just on genes but also on health and lifestyle factors”
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December 6, 2023
“Light therapy leads to significant improvement in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms and is associated with relatively fewer side effects in patients with AD, indicating its potential as a promising treatment option for AD”
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March 7, 2024
“Dietary Fiber Supplement Shows Promise in Improving Brain Function, Amidst the Absence of a Cure for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease”
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November 21, 2023
“Researchers from Osaka University have shown for the first time that damaged lysosomes are repaired by a process called microautophagy, which is essential for preventing aging”
