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Neighborhood Inequality Linked to Faster Cellular Aging, NYU Study Finds
health3 months ago

Neighborhood Inequality Linked to Faster Cellular Aging, NYU Study Finds

A NYU-led study using MIDUS data finds that adults living in low-opportunity neighborhoods have higher CDKN2A RNA, a marker of cellular aging, even after accounting for other socioeconomic and health factors. The association is strongest for social and economic factors, suggesting chronic stress from economic deprivation and housing conditions may biologically embed aging, highlighting the need for structural changes to improve neighborhood resources.

via futurity.org|
#aging#cdkn2a#cellular-aging
"Study Warns Keto Diet May Harm Heart and Kidneys"
health2 years ago

"Study Warns Keto Diet May Harm Heart and Kidneys"

A study by UTHealth San Antonio found that ketogenic diets may accelerate cellular aging in mice, particularly affecting the heart and kidneys. The research suggests that while keto diets can aid in weight loss and manage epilepsy, they may pose long-term health risks, emphasizing the need for human trials to fully understand these effects. Experts recommend medical guidance for those considering such diets.

via AOL|
#cellular-aging#health#heart-health
New Study: Keto Diet May Harm Health and Accelerate Aging
health2 years ago

New Study: Keto Diet May Harm Health and Accelerate Aging

A study by UTHealth San Antonio found that ketogenic diets may accelerate cellular aging in mice, particularly affecting the heart and kidneys. The research suggests that while keto diets can aid in weight loss and manage epilepsy, they may pose long-term health risks, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and medical guidance. Further human trials are necessary to fully understand the diet's long-term effects.

via Medical News Today|
#cellular-aging#health#heart-health
"Pregnancy's Impact on Biological Aging: Surprising Rejuvenation Uncovered"
health-and-science2 years ago

"Pregnancy's Impact on Biological Aging: Surprising Rejuvenation Uncovered"

A study led by researchers from Yale University has revealed that pregnancy can age a person's cells, adding roughly 2.5 years of epigenetic edits in just 18 weeks of gestation, but the postpartum period may bring about a pronounced reversal of biological aging, with some breastfeeding mothers experiencing a genetic fountain of youth. The study suggests that the body's ability to bounce back from the profound changes of pregnancy may have a rejuvenating effect, although more research is needed to understand the mechanisms at work and the long-term implications for maternal health.

via ScienceAlert|
#biological-rejuvenation#cellular-aging#epigenetics
"Uncovering the Anti-Aging Secrets of Plant Leaves"
science2 years ago

"Uncovering the Anti-Aging Secrets of Plant Leaves"

Scientists at UC Riverside have discovered a significant link between the Golgi body, an organelle in plant cells, and the aging process. They found that the COG protein, which manages the movement of sacs within the Golgi body, plays a crucial role in plant aging by assisting in glycosylation. When plants were modified to lack the COG protein and deprived of light, they exhibited accelerated aging symptoms, which were rapidly reversed upon reintroducing the protein. This unexpected finding could provide valuable insights into human aging and age-related diseases, as the Golgi body is present in all eukaryotic organisms, including humans.

via Earth.com|
#aging#cellular-aging#cog-protein