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Biological Ageing

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Early-life sugar exposure linked to lower cancer risk and slower aging

A study analyzing data from about 64,000 Britons born between 1951 and 1956 finds that longer exposure to Britain's sugar rationing during the first 1,000 days (conception through age 2) is associated with a lower risk of several cancers later in life— notably liver cancer, which dropped ~69%—and with indicators of slower cellular ageing (longer telomeres, lower granzyme B). Interestingly, those exposed to rationing in early life also tended to consume less sugar and have healthier diets in adulthood, suggesting both biological and behavioral mechanisms. The results highlight the lasting impact of early nutrition on long-term health but do not endorse sugar rationing today.

via The Conversation|

#biological-ageing #cancer #early-life-nutrition

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Under-50s show accelerated biological ageing amid rising early cancers

A study published in Nature Medicine reports that people born in the 1960s–70s and again in the 1990s display higher biological ageing than earlier cohorts, a pattern that may be linked to the increasing rates of cancers diagnosed in younger adults. While the research shows a correlation and highlights the body’s systemic aging processes, it does not establish causation, and experts call for further investigation to understand what drives these changes and their connection to cancer and other chronic diseases.

via Euronews|

#biological-ageing #cancer-rates #early-onset-cancer

science2 months ago•1 min saved

Sleep duration linked to faster biological ageing across organs

A massive UK Biobank analysis of about 500,000 people, published in Nature, finds that both short and long sleep are associated with signs of accelerated biological ageing across multiple organs and molecular systems, underscoring sleep quality and duration as important factors for long-term health.

via The Times of India|

#ageing #biological-ageing #nature

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Daily arts and culture linked to slower biological aging, study finds

A UK study of 3,556 adults links regular participation in arts and cultural activities to a slower pace of biological ageing, with weekly engagement associated with about 4% slower ageing—comparable to regular exercise—particularly among those aged 40 and over, as measured by several epigenetic clocks.

via Euronews.com|

#aging #arts-engagement #biological-ageing

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Education Gaps Accelerate Biological Aging, Study Finds

Research indicates that individuals with less education tend to age biologically faster than those with more education, highlighting education as a significant social determinant of health and ageing. Additionally, experiencing the loss of loved ones across life stages is linked to accelerated biological ageing, possibly due to trauma and stress. These findings suggest that social factors and emotional experiences play crucial roles in the ageing process, beyond lifestyle choices and genetics.

via The Mirror|

#biological-ageing #education #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Study Finds Pregnancy Accelerates Biological Ageing in Young Women

A study conducted at Columbia University suggests that pregnancy can accelerate biological ageing in young women, with each pregnancy associated with an additional two to three months of biological ageing. This effect was not observed in men, indicating a specific association with pregnancy or breastfeeding. The findings highlight the need to consider the impact of pregnancy on women's health and ageing, and the importance of providing strong medical, social, and nutritional support for new mothers.

via NDTV|

#biological-ageing #dna-methylation #health

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pregnancy Accelerates Biological Ageing, Reveals Study"

A study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that pregnancy may accelerate biological ageing in women, with each pregnancy linked to an additional two to three months of biological ageing. The research, which used DNA samples and reproductive histories from 1,735 participants, found that women who reported more pregnancies over a six-year period showed a greater increase in biological ageing. The study did not find a similar link for men. The findings highlight the need for further research into the impact of pregnancy and reproduction on the ageing process and long-term health outcomes.

via The Guardian|

#biological-ageing #dna-methylation #health

health-and-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pregnancy Accelerates Biological Aging in Mothers, Study Shows"

A study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests that each pregnancy during early adulthood can add two to three months to a woman's biological ageing process, as determined by studying their 'epigenetic clocks'. This effect was not observed in men, indicating that there is something specific about pregnancy or breastfeeding that accelerates biological ageing. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, focused on young women in late adolescence and highlights the potential long-term impacts of pregnancy on women's health, emphasizing the importance of supporting new parents, especially young mothers.

via Daily Mail|

#biological-ageing #epigenetic-clocks #health-and-science