Fat cells seem to remember unhealthy diet
24 hours. This is all it takes for a so-called precursor fat cell to have its ‘epigenetic recipe’ on how to correctly develop into...
Study explores crash risk among older drivers
While older drivers as a group have a relatively high rate of car crashes, few validated tools exist to evaluate an individual’s crash risk...
Regular stretching could improve muscles in eldery
Light stretching can make a big difference for elderly people with low mobility, according to a new study from a Florida State University-led team...
Nicotinamide in aging mice shows some health improvements, but not increased longevity
The supplement nicotinamide (NAM), a form of vitamin B3 and precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), protected the liver function, glucose metabolism and overall...
Compound 21 improves stroke outcome by reducing lingering inflammation
An experimental compound appears to improve stroke outcome by reducing the destructive inflammation that can continue months after a stroke, scientists report.
Rats consuming compound...
Defect in debilitating Charcot-Marie-Tooth reversed in mouse nerves
Scientists have developed a new drug compound that shows promise as a future treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited, often painful neurodegenerative condition that...
Assessing how cannabis affects emotional well-being
In a first-of-a-kind study, Washington State University scientists examined how peoples’ self-reported levels of stress, anxiety and depression were affected by smoking different strains...
Eating kale may help older adults slow the decline in cognitive skills
But at what cost?
Swapping out a salad for French fries is obviously a smart choice for keeping your weight down, but it also seems...
New quantum method develops really random numbers
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a method for generating numbers guaranteed to be random by quantum mechanics. Described...
Novel antioxidant makes old blood vessels seem young again
Older adults who take a novel antioxidant that specifically targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, see aging of their blood vessels reverse by the equivalent...
