Study: Waist-to-Hip Ratio Predicts Mortality Better Than BMI
A new study suggests that waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) has a more linear correlation with all-cause mortality than either body mass index (BMI) or fat mass index […]
Restoring Heart Regeneration With a Metabolic Switch
In a recent article in Nature, researchers have restored cardiac regeneration to adult mice by disabling fatty acid oxidation, discovering a potential pathway for human treatments. A question of metabolism As heart muscle cells (myocytes) mature, they make a […]
Human Clinical Trials of NMN for Safety and Effectiveness
In a recent paper, researchers reviewed the literature for human clinical trials that address NMN’s safety and anti-aging effects [1]. The roles of NAD+ and NMN in aging NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a molecule essential […]
Lifespan News – Elon Musk and the Living Forever Curse
On this episode of Lifespan News, Ryan O’Shea ruminates on Elon Musk’s statement on living forever being a curse rather than a blessing. Script Elon Musk has said a lot of stupid […]
ARDD 2023: The Mother of All Longevity Conferences
Once a year, Copenhagen becomes a Mecca for the longevity community. Hundreds of people flock to the picturesque Danish capital to attend the Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting (ARDD) for five full days of talks […]
An Unexplored Link Between Inflammation and Alzheimer’s
An article in GeroScience describes a previously unexplored relationship between FABP7, an inflammatory molecule that binds to fatty acids, and Alzheimer’s disease. Not just a transporter Originally, as the authors explain, fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) were […]
Developing a Treatment for Arthritis from Stem Cell Signals
Resarchers publishing in Aging have found that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) reduce inflammatory markers in chondrocytes, which are responsible for building and maintaining human cartilage. An […]
Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023: Longevity/DeSci Success
The Ending Age-Related Diseases 2023 conference has ended, and it was a big success. Today, we are delighted to announce that the first of our conference videos is available: the opening talk from […]
Rejuvenation Roundup August 2023
EARD2023, the Longevity + DeSci Summit, is over, but the work its speakers have been doing continues. Here’s what’s happened on the aging research front in August. LEAF News Team and activities […]
Longevity and DeSci Recap – August 2023
On the Longevity and DeSci Recap, you’ll discover the latest interviews, insights, and research in the longevity tech sphere over the past month and learn more about topics including blockchain, DAOs, cryptocurrency, DeSci, and events that have […]
Improving Sleep Quality for Better Health
Sleep is a fundamental physiological process that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It is during sleep that our bodies repair and regenerate, allowing us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. However, […]
How Metabolic Syndrome Makes Aging Worse
Metabolic syndrome drives many of the hallmarks of aging, and multiple hallmarks of aging drive metabolic syndrome in a vicious, accelerating cycle. Central obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, […]
Biotin: Side Effects and Benefits You Should Know About
Biotin, known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is fundamental to various bodily processes, including metabolism, pregnancy and breastfeeding, nervous system function, blood sugar regulation, and hair, skin […]
L-Carnitine: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects
We take a look at popular supplement, L-carnitine and the research and potential side effects behind it. What Is L-Carnitine? L-carnitine is a compound that the human […]
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