Category: Exercise

Exercise may be able to remove senescent cells only if acute inflammation is allowed to occur, according to a new study published in Aging. Inflammation and senescence Inflammation is known to be a critical part of aging, and its chronic accumulation has been labeled as a hallmark of aging: inflammaging. The SASP, the cocktail of...

A new study suggests that aerobic medium-to-vigorous physical activity benefits obese and diabetic people the most when conducted in the evening hours [1]. Do you really need morning runs? Physical activity is an essential part of the longevity-conscious lifestyle and one of the best life-extending interventions currently available. However, questions remain as to what types...

Scientists have discovered that frequently interrupting prolonged sitting with physical activity, such as short walks or squats, can help control glucose levels in overweight and obese males [1]. Don’t just sit there! Prolonged sitting is the curse of modern times. It has been associated with various health problems, such as diabetes, poor heart health, weight...

In the International Journal of Cardiology, researchers have described five styles of exercise and compared them to mortality risk. How much is the right amount? It is well known that physical activity is associated with a significantly diminished risk of death by cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death around the world. However, it has...

Today in GeroScience, researchers have published an analysis of a cohort study, concluding that adherence to physical activity recommendations can mitigate the increased mortality associated with disability. Simply being able to live In this paper, disability refers to impediments to the basic activities of daily living (ADLs), such as moving, dressing, showering, and eating. Disability...

A review recently published in BMC Biology suggests that taking gerotherapeutics while exercising doesn’t have advantages over separate treatments [1]. Are two approaches better than one? Exercise is a well-established intervention that ameliorates several aspects of aging. Similarly, other research suggests that certain drugs, known as gerotherapeutics, target biological processes in a way that benefits...