Multi-Nation Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging

For the first time, a multi-nation panel of aging experts reached a consensus to designate markers of aging, which could make aging intervention testing easier.

(An aged individual holding pills and supplements meant to work against aging | UCLA)

Aging &amp; Longevity

Stop Fast Aging! New Research Suggests Protecting One Organ Helps All

Researchers from University College London unveil data suggesting that accelerated aging in certain organs increases the risk of age-related diseases across other organs.

(University College London | The Independent)

Esteemed Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins

Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist from the UK, says pharmaceutical company-sponsored research distorts the scientific evidence behind the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering statins against heart disease.

(Dr. Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist | The Telegraph)

Cardiovascular

<p>Participants: Physically active and healthy older adults </p>
<p>Dosage: 1 gram of omega-3s (330 mg EPA plus 660 mg DHA) per day, 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day, and 30 minutes of strength training exercises three times per week</p>


While omega-3 supplementation slows biological aging, adding vitamin D and exercise further slows biological aging.

The “father of aging clocks” and senior study author Steve Horvath, PhD, of Harvard University (Image: quantamagazine.org). 

A molecule known as miR-302b prolongs the life of mice by “waking up” senescent cells — “sleeping” cells that contribute to life-shortening chronic diseases. 

Depiction of microRNA molecules (Image: Artur Plawgo/iStock Photo/MIT.edu). 

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Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging for Testing Therapeutics

Stop Fast Aging! New Research Suggests Protecting One Organ Helps All

Self-Proclaimed Activist and Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins

Harvard Study Reveals that Omega-3s, Vitamin D, and Exercise Additively Slow Biological Aging

New Age-Reversal Therapy Prolongs Life by Targeting Senescent Cells