Exercise can protect aging brains against dementia

"Exercise is cheap, accessible, and has no side effects. It should be considered a first-line measure to preserve brain health."

Norwegian University of Science and Technology • futurity
May 15, 2025 ~5 min

Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than older adults

A new study finds loneliness generally increases with age, but middle-aged people in the US report feeling lonelier than other age groups.

Emory University • futurity
May 13, 2025 ~4 min


During hibernation, these lemurs defy cellular aging

Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs can turn back the cellular aging clock and momentarily defy time during their annual hibernation season.

Duke University • futurity
March 11, 2025 ~7 min

‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline

New research offers insights into when interventions to prevent cognitive decline might be most effective.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
March 6, 2025 ~8 min

Daily omega-3 dose can slow down aging

A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data.

U. Zurich • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~6 min

Kids don’t learn motor skills faster than adults

New research debunks the popular idea that children are quicker at picking up new motor skills than adults.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 13, 2024 ~7 min

What’s the secret behind ‘SuperAgers’?

In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, an expert digs into why some 80-year-olds with exceptional memories are defying aging.

U. Chicago • futurity
Oct. 31, 2024 ~2 min

Games and puzzles can slow cognitive decline

Games, puzzles and reading can slow cognitive decline in the elderly—even in those with mild cognitive impairment, research suggests.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Oct. 14, 2024 ~5 min


Can ‘nanoflowers’ recharge cells to fight aging?

"These findings offer a future where recharging our cells becomes possible, extending healthy lifespans..."

Texas A&M University • futurity
Oct. 7, 2024 ~5 min

Age-related blindness clues may pave way for new treatments

"This research offers hope for developing new treatments that could significantly improve the lives of millions of people affected by AMD."

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
Oct. 3, 2024 ~4 min

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