Category: Aging
Puberty Latest Facts: How Girls, Transition to Adulthood and How to Support Them
Puberty in girls is a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood. The average age of puberty is usually between 8 and 13 years, slightly earlier than that of boys. …
Protein Injection Shows Promise for Cartilage and Bone Regeneration in Osteoarthritis
Key Takeaways Agrin, a protein tested in animals, helped regenerate cartilage and bone after joint injury. It works by triggering local stem cells and blocking pathways that usually prevent …
The Health of Our Brain Depends Highly on the Health of Our Heart, Liver, and Gut
Key Takeaways: Heart, liver, and gut health directly influence brain function—poor organ health can increase the risk of cognitive and neurological disorders. Gut bacteria affect mood and mental health, …
Study Shows Link between Antibiotic Use in Midlife and Cognitive Impairment
Key Takeaways: Long-term antibiotic use in midlife may be linked to later-life cognitive decline in women. This link may stem from disruptions to gut bacteria, which affect brain health …
Men’s Comprehensive Guide to Spotting Heart Disease Early and Evidence-Based Ways to Reverse It
More than 360,000 American men lost their lives to heart disease in 2022, based on CDC data, estimating that over half of the 702,880 total heart disease deaths were …
Chronic Heat May Accelerate Biological Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Long-term exposure to high heat is linked to faster biological aging at the DNA level. Older adults in hotter areas may be aging faster, even without showing …
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …