Why do wrinkles form as we age? A new study has revealed that aging skin stretches more sideways under tension, causing it to buckle – like Silly Putty – into deeper, straighter wrinkles. And it all starts with how collagen is arranged. Continue Reading Category:Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags:Aging, Skin, Age-Related, anti-aging, Binghamton University| Aging Well
A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new dimension to long-term use of anticholinergic drugs, which have already been linked to dementia. Continue Reading Category:Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags:University of Washington, Medication, Age-Related, Aging, Mobility, south-australian-health-and-medical-research-inst...| Aging Well
Perhaps best known as a immune-system boost or antidote to scurvy, vitamin C has been found to rejuvenate aging skin by reactivating genes responsible for cell growth. By promoting DNA demethylation, vitamin C enhances the proliferation of cells that result in thicker and healthier skin. This discovery opens new avenues to genetically revive aging skin. Continue Reading Category:Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags:Skin, Age-Related, anti-aging, Dietary supplements, gene th...| Aging Well
A new study has found that for older adults receiving in-home care, loneliness doesn’t increase the risk of death. The findings contradict much of the existing research into the link between loneliness and health.| New Atlas
Many researchers are beginning to see aging as a disease that could potentially be cured, and scientists are making breakthroughs in many areas that could lead to anti-aging treatments. Here's the latest science around aging, and practical information on aging well.| New Atlas
The first aceclidine-based eye drop to improve near vision in adults with presbyopia, which affects more than 100 million adults in the US alone, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will be available within three months.| New Atlas
