(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of healthy polyunsaturated fats with numerous health benefits. These fats are important for the maintenance of healthy cell membranes and contribute to the production of hormones that regulate blood clotting, inflammation and the contraction and relaxation of artery walls. Two of the most important types of omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Tufts University and the Harvard Medical School found that the gut microbiota may be involved in mechanisms affecting muscle strength in the elderly. The team examined healthy and unhealthy older adults and found that the two groups have a distinct profile of gut bacteria. Further experiments with mice demonstrated a link between the […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit […]

(Natural News) The ancient Japanese believed that ashitaba leaves can cure several ailments, hence the ashitaba plant played a significant role in Japanese traditional medicine. They used preparations made with ashitaba leaves to treat ailments like heartburn, stomach ulcer, high blood pressure, hay fever, gout, and constipation. Modern science has now confirmed that the herb native to […]

(Natural News) Ashitaba, scientifically known as Angelica keiskei, is a large medicinal herb native to Japan. The Japanese consider the “plant of immortality” because taking it as medication can make older people look young and feel young despite their age. The use of ashitaba to prevent various illnesses is widespread in many regions in Asia, and early this […]

(Natural News) The immune system undergoes many changes as people age. Like the rest of the body, the immune system also weakens, making older adults more vulnerable to diseases and infections. In a paper published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Chungbuk National University in Korea and Tufts University in the U.S. reviewed the results of observational studies and clinical trials […]

(Natural News) In this paper, two researchers from Chungbuk National University in South Korea and Tufts University in the U.S. focused on zinc, vitamin E, and vitamin D and their roles and impact on immune function and infection in the elderly. They discussed the results of observational studies and interventional clinical trials on the effect of these vitamins, […]

(Natural News) Evidence of how the composition of gut bacteria affects health continue to increase as a new study finds that gut imbalance causes chronic inflammation in older people, which can lead to  many age-related diseases. Researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands wanted to determine the relationship between gut microbiota and […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers at the University of Tübingen Interfaculty Institute for Cell Biology (IFIZ) in Germany has identified a new molecular signaling mechanism that regulates autophagy, a cellular recycling process where the cells continually break down and renew small parts of themselves by way of self-digestion. According to researchers, this process helps keep the cells […]

(Natural News) For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are […]