Saturday, May 30, 2020

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Having Children Can Add Years to a Parent’s Lifespan [VIDEO]
By Mark Miller | Mar 15, 2017 07:55 AM EDT
Parenthood can increase the chances of living longer during the later stage of your life according to research.
Mice Lacking a Specific Protein Live Longer, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 31, 2014 12:10 PM EDT
A new study found that mice lacking the TRAP-1 protein lived longer with fewer age-related illnesses.
Researchers Develop An Experimental Drug That Prolongs Life Span In Mice
By Kamal Nayan | May 02, 2014 11:03 AM EDT
Researchers have identified a protein's key role in cell and physiological aging. The understanding helped them in developing an experimental drug that inhibited the proteins's effect, prolonging the lifespan in a mouse model of accelerated aging.
Study Uncovers Why Men have Shorter Life Expectancies
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 29, 2014 10:52 AM EDT
A new study found that the loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells could explain why men have shorter life expectancies than women.
Multiple Sclerosis Shortens Life Span
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 22, 2014 09:39 AM EST
A new study found that multiple sclerosis shortens life expectancy by roughly six years.
Wrinkles Can Help Predict Life Span
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 07, 2013 03:12 PM EST
Researchers found that people who had less wrinkles and appeared more youthful were more likely to live longer.
Blood Pressure Drug Could Treat Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 02, 2013 12:12 PM EDT
Researchers found that common blood pressure drug, losartan was effective in extending the lives of prostate cancer patients when taken with chemotherapy.
Healthy Changes Could Lengthen Life Span
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 17, 2013 02:09 PM EDT
Researchers found that healthy lifestyle changes can extend the length of telomeres, which are responsible for aging.

Did You Know?

Caring for the Health and Emotional Wellbeing of Seniors During the Pandemic

Senior citizens are at the top of the list of people at risk for contracting and unfortunately, passing away from the coronavirus. This is in great part due to their weaker immune systems and common existing health problems associated with aging. As such, it has been highly recommended that seniors do their best to remain at home to reduce the likelihood of contracting the virus.