Category: Aging

Transforming Growth Factor Alpha (TGF-alpha) Plays an Important Role in Cognitive Decline

A risk factor for the emergence of neurodegenerative illnesses is advancing age. Certain brain regions in various people are affected differently by age, with memory being the main area …

Anti Aging: Low cost Ultrasound Therapy Using Low-Frequency Sound Waves Reverses Signs of Aging

Ultrasound, considered harmless, has been used in medicine for decades as therapy for a wide range of ailments. Is it now possible to give body cells a second shot …

Somatic Mutations of Brain Cells Lead To Varying Susceptibility to Illness in Human

Every tissue in the human body develops somatic mutations during the course of a person’s life through mechanisms that rely on the physiology of the tissue itself as well …

Chinese Study Suggests That Retirement Can Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Retirement is a crucial time in life and its effects on health and the brain are not yet well understood. A recent study suggests that retirement accelerates cognitive decline. …

Hair Loss: Men That Want to Keep Their Hair Must Cut Down on Sugary Drinks

Are you increasingly finding your hair in the sink or comb? The culprit may not be stress or genetics, but sugary drinks according to a new study which claims …

Looking Older than Your Age Could Be a Sign of Health Problems Study Shows

According to one study, people who look younger are healthier, while people who look older than their actual age are more likely to have health issues. Some people look …

A Novel Blood Test Can Detect Precursors of Alzheimer’s Disease Years before It Manifests

Millions of people worldwide are affected by neurodegenerative disorders. The two most prevalent neurodegenerative illnesses are Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition that …

Leprosy Bacteria Could Be Used to Rejuvenate Aging Livers

The mycobacterium responsible for leprosy also has the ability to make the liver grow without fibrosis and cancerous tumors, according to an animal study! This disease-causing bacteria may be …

More Studies Are Needed To Understand Why Physical Performance Declines With Age

As we all know, getting older means a decline in physical performance. While the loss of ability in isometric tasks is well-documented by science, explanations are less well-known for …

Hearing Loss and Epilepsy May Be Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Study Shows

Epilepsy and hearing loss both appear to be among the earliest signs that someone may develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a British study conducted on a large and diverse …