Can strength training slow the ageing process?
New longevity research from Stanford University has revealed two distinct periods in our lives when the ageing process accelerates – one at around 44 years of age and another at 60. The observational study, recently published in the journal Nature Aging, tracked...
Oxford study reveals insights into social species longevity
A new study led by the University of Oxford has carried out a comprehensive assessment of the link between sociality and different life history traits such as generation time, life expectancy, and the length of their reproductive window. Up to now, research evaluating...
Menopause explains why some female whales live so long
Females of some whale species have evolved to live drastically longer lives so they can care for their families, research shows. The study focused on five whale species that – along with humans – are the only mammals known to go through menopause. The findings show...
Drugs that kill ‘zombie’ cells may benefit some women but not all, says study
Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Specifically, these drugs may only benefit people with a high number of senescent cells, according to...