What did you have for breakfast this morning? Maybe you treated yourself to a fry-up with all the trimmings, or maybe you opted for a “healthy” fruit yogurt, cereal, or a piece of toast. Well, according to new research, all of these breakfasts may be causing us to age prematurely. In the U.S., ultra-processed foods…
An ageing population and the rapid advancement of digital technology have given Hong Kong health and medical technology start-ups ample opportunities to develop wearable devices that help with disease diagnosis and in-home rehabilitation. Some, such as Well Being Digital (WBD), are also taking advantage of a 2021 regulatory move that allows drugs and medical devices…
Dr. Nir Barzilai, the director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and board member at The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), predicts it will take a few decades to see impactful gerotherapeutics—drugs that counter the aging process—for the average person. The key is discovering safe and effective…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. What is longevity, and why are some of us so obsessed with it? For many of us, time is currency. Most would love nothing more than to reach old age or perhaps…
What a nightmare! Sleeping poorly in your 40s may age your brain faster — and you might feel the effects into your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to preserve brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol…
We are learning more and more about how our bodies age over time.The latest health news: Health Beat on Action 7 NewsDr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, said it’s not a slow and gradual process. He explains how a study found it mostly happens for two age periods, 44 and…
Who moved their cheese? A pivotal new study that subjected mice to a variety of diets found that genetic factors had a far greater effect on their life span than eating habits. “If you want to live a long time, there are things you can control within your lifetime such as diet, but really what…
Share on PinterestResearchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images. Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices. Now, a new tool called CheekAge offers a simple, noninvasive way to predict…
There’s a lot that a healthy lifestyle can do for your longevity. But in old age, a big part of the equation comes down to genetics. A new study suggests only a small percentage of adults will live to 100, barring a big breakthrough. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
Let’s keep it 100 — your chances of becoming a centenarian are slim. Medical breakthroughs, public health achievements and better diets led to steep increases in global life expectancy in the 1800s and 1900s. But startling new research finds this momentum has slowed and the biggest boosts to longevity may be in the rearview mirror….