All posts tagged with aging
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-(Natural News) Immune function declines with age, and this decline is said to be largely influenced by the composition of a person’s gut microbiota. The gut microbiota protects the digestive system from external pathogens by modulating immune responses. However, aging reduces the diversity of the gut microbiota, and this leads to unfavorable conditions, such as frailty, increased […]
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-(Natural News) A California company is marketing a robotic dog they’re developing to be a best friend that can comfort people who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The makers said that this robot dog will be able to provide companionship for people by responding to human voice and touch with “life-like motions.” Entrepreneur Tom […]
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-(Natural News) Regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but its benefits go beyond just strengthening muscles and reducing fat. Researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) found that exercising for at least 30 minutes each day can help improve memory. Their study, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, is one of many that […]
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-(Natural News) Older adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis could benefit from brisk walking and other forms of physical activity. A recent study found that regular movement makes it easier for the elderly to move and complete everyday tasks. In the U.S., osteoarthritis — where cartilage wears away, causing the bones to rub up against each other — is […]
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-(Natural News) As people grow older, they become more prone to developing cataracts that can impair their vision or even cause blindness. To prevent this, experts suggest eating more foods rich in vitamins and carotenoids. These nutrients help prevent the onset of age-related cataracts. Earlier studies found links between the consumption of these nutrients and a reduced risk of […]
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-(Natural News) Published in the journal Nutrition Research, this study evaluated the effect of probiotic supplementation on the cellular innate activity of healthy elderly participants. All experiments were conducted by researchers from Finland and the US. Immune function declines with age, but scientists believe that probiotic supplementation can slow or reverse age-related changes. The researchers hypothesized that probiotic supplementation […]
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-(Natural News) Humans around the world are living longer, and life expectancy at birth has been steadily increasing. Some estimates even put average life expectancy as increasing by a quarter of a year per year – an increase that has contributed to the rise of the very old. Now that there are more people who live up […]
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-(Natural News) The quest for finding ways to delay aging has led scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine to a protein extracted from the blood of young mice. When injected into older mice, the protein, known as eNAMPT, could delay aging and inhibit age-related diseases in the senior rodents. The researchers found that eNAMPT extended the lifespan of […]
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-(Natural News) A National Health Interview Survey found that 82 percent of American adults between the ages of 65 and 74 rated their health as either “excellent,” “very good” or “good” despite the fact that around 60 percent of older Americans are managing two or more chronic conditions. The National Health Interview Survey was administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
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-(Natural News) Older adults looking to improve their driving skills may need to sit down and play a brain-training video game before hitting the road, according to a new study. Carried out by Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan and led by Rui Nouchi, associate professor in the Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, the research found that seniors […]
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