Pollution exposure can lead to loss of independence for older adults

A new study suggests that reducing exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic, could help prolong older adults' independent living.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~6 min

Liver damage from stress and aging may be reversible

A study in mice has revealed how aging prompts certain liver cells to die off. Researchers could also reverse the process.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~6 min


Discrimination may speed up biological aging

“Experiencing discrimination appears to hasten the process of aging, which may be contributing to disease and early mortality...”

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
May 13, 2024 ~6 min

Get screened for breast cancer at 40, panel says

A national panel officially lowered the recommended age when individuals should receive routine screening mammograms from 50 to 40.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
May 6, 2024 ~5 min

Why do we die? Do we have to?

In this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains how our quest to slow aging is becoming a reality.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 18, 2024 ~2 min

Childhood trauma may stymie muscle function later

Traumatic experiences during childhood may get "under the skin" later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~7 min

What dogs teach us about aging

On this podcast, an expert dives into whether we can help our dogs live longer—and what dog research could teach humans about aging.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 4, 2024 ~2 min

Pregnancy appears to speed up aging, at least at first

New research finds signs of accelerated aging in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. But they also found a surprising turn around later on.

Yale • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~4 min


Living in poorer neighborhoods tied to faster brain aging

Living in poorer neighborhoods is linked to higher risk of dementia and faster brain aging, according to new research.

Duke University • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~8 min

Stress makes young adults look and feel older

Stressful days can make younger adults look and feel older, but only on days when they felt they have less control over their lives.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 4, 2024 ~5 min

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