Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity
Centenarians tend to have lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid from their sixties onwards.
Karin Modig, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet
• conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 • ~6 min
Oct. 9, 2023 • ~6 min
Chronic pain can be objectively measured using brain signals – new research
Pain has long been subjectively measured, leading to frustrations for patients and doctors alike. Identifying neural biomarkers of pain could improve diagnosis and lead to better treatments of chronic pain conditions.
Prasad Shirvalkar, Associate Professor of Anesthesia, University of California, San Francisco •
conversation
May 22, 2023 • ~6 min
May 22, 2023 • ~6 min
Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you've lived, but it's tricky to measure
Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.
Aditi Gurkar, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh •
conversation
March 15, 2023 • ~10 min
March 15, 2023 • ~10 min
Epigenetic and social factors both predict aging and health – but new research suggests one might be stronger
People don’t all age at the same rate. Untangling the factors that influence health and disease – such as epigenetics, demographics and behavior – could lead to better care for those who need it most.
Jessica Faul, Research Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of Michigan •
conversation
Feb. 20, 2023 • ~6 min
Feb. 20, 2023 • ~6 min
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