SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEWS Ever wished there was a magic potion that could boost your energy, help you age gracefully, and boost your cognitive function? While it’s true that the fountain of youth is still undiscovered, NAD comes pretty close. This powerhouse molecule plays a vital role in many bodily functions. Research suggests NAD might...
By Paul McClureOctober 15, 2023 DepositphotosA study has found that moderate calorie restriction can bolster the expression of healthy aging genesA study has found that moderate calorie restriction can bolster the expression of healthy aging genesA new study has investigated the biological mechanisms brought about by calorie restriction and found that a moderate reduction in...
by Diana Yates, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign In a study of older adults, a research team led by, from left, Christopher Zwilling, Tanveer Talukdar and Aron Barbey found that blood markers of two saturated fatty acids, along with certain omega-6, -7 and -9 fatty acids, correlated with better scores on tests of memory and were associated with...
by NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine. Using health data gathered from...
by Pennington Biomedical Research Center Mitochondrial uncoupling makes mitochondria, the power plants of the cell, less efficient. As a result, the mitochondria burn more energy. Elderly mice given BAM15 lost fat, gained muscle and strength, and increased physical activity. Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research Center A recently discovered chemical compound helped elderly mice with obesity lose fat...
BLUE CALIFORNIA IMAGE: A POTENT ANTIOXIDANT, ERGOTHIONEINE HELPS FIGHT OXIDATIVE STRESS AND CELLULAR IMBALANCE THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CELL DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH AGING AND SEVERAL HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES. CREDIT: BLUE CALIFORNIA Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2020) — An in vitro study published in theJournal of Dietary Supplements, demonstrated Blue California’s ErgoActive® ergothioneine helped to preserve telomere...
Boston, MA – Manipulating mitochondrial networks inside cells — either by dietary restriction or by genetic manipulation that mimics it–may increase lifespan and promote health, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, published online October 26, 2017 in Cell Metabolism, sheds light on the basic biology involved in cells’...
