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Epigenetic Age Acceleration and Its Link to Healthy Longevity in Older Women
IntroductionAs the world's population ages, understanding the factors that contribute to healthy aging becomes increasingly important. One area of research that has garnered attention is the study of epigenetic age acceleration (EAA). EAA refers to the difference between a person's biological age, as measured by specific changes in their DNA,...
A Different Kind of Magic Mushroom - How Ergothioneine Can Protect Your Brain
The search for effective compounds that promise to protect the human brain from the ravages of cognitive decline, including impaired decision making, inability to concentrate, memory loss, confusion, and even full blown dementia, has never been more urgent. According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, there are 16...
Genetics, Longevity and Cancer - Current Research Uncovers Surprising Findings
Everyone is familiar with the widely varying sizes, as well as lifespans, of different mammals. A mouse, weighing in at under an ounce, lives a mere 12 to 18 months. Male elephants can weigh up to 13,000 pounds and have an average lifespan of 60 to 70 years. The blue...
Los relojes epigenéticos como predictores de la edad: su historia, fortalezas y limitaciones
Sabemos muy bien que la vejez es el principal factor de riesgo de cáncer, enfermedades cardiovasculares y neurodegeneración. De manera frustrante, los avances en la investigación sobre el envejecimiento se retrasaron durante muchos años debido a la escasa fiabilidad de las herramientas utilizadas para predecir la tasa de envejecimiento biológico...
