New research shows the anti-aging drug Rapamycin extends lifespan as effectively as dietary restriction in vertebrates. Unlike calorie-cutting, the drug offers similar benefits without the challenge ...

A two-year clinical trial found that one mild tweak transformed the rate of aging at the cellular level and reduced ...

Dramatic calorie restriction is associated with increased lifespan in rats. Whether such a relation exists in humans, however, remains unknown. In this randomized trial, researchers evaluated the ...

Research suggests that while cutting calories might help you lose weight and reduce risk of disease, it also carries health risks. Living comes with a side effect: aging. Despite what you might hear ...

Be steady with sleep: The brain cleansing that happens during sleep is crucial for brain health, Dr. Krieger says. Sleep ...

Intermittent fasting and calorie deficits can both be used for weight management and fat loss—in most cases, the most effective eating plan is one you're able to adhere to long term.

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered how the longevity-associated protein Sirt6 orchestrates a delicate molecular balancing act that protects the body from age-related decline and ...

Lonvi Biosciences says the answer is yes: citing a Nature Metabolism paper, its CTO claims “living 150 years is entirely practical” with a monthly three-day dose of PCC1, a grape-seed–derived ...

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