Category: Cardiovascular

Key Points:  Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine have found that SIRT2 is an enzyme involved in monkey heart aging. Lowering SIRT2 levels made heart cells (cardiomyocytes) from human stem cells act a lot like old monkey hearts that were formed naturally. In contrast,… Continue reading New Study Reveals Activating Sirtuins Could Reverse Heart Aging

Key Points:  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Furthermore, artery dysfunction and artery wall stiffening precede the development of CVD with aging. Keeping this in mind, halting the progression of artery dysfunction and stiffening could mitigate the occurrence of CVD and prolong the lifespan of millions.  Now, researchers from the University… Continue reading Senolytic Compound Fisetin Preserves Artery Wall Elasticity to Combat Cardiovascular Disease

Key Points:  Depending on our dietary and exercise habits, cholesterol, fats, and other substances can gradually accumulate in our arteries during aging, leading to atherosclerosis — the leading cause of death in the United States. Consequently, atherosclerosis increases the probability of heart attacks, strokes, and other high-mortality events and diseases.  However, researchers from the Chinese… Continue reading Study Shows NAD+ Precursor NR Combats Cardiovascular Disease by Unclogging Arteries 

Key Points:  Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart diseases and stroke account for the most deaths worldwide. Furthermore, atherosclerosis underlies most CVDs and dietary fat plays a major role in its development. It follows that the type of fat we consume could influence our lifespan by either accelerating or slowing the development of atherosclerosis.  Now, the… Continue reading Quality Matters: Mayo Clinic Shows Unsaturated Fats Make the Difference in Fighting Heart Disease

Key Points:  Several factors propel the aging process forward, including damaged mitochondria — the structures that generate energy for our cells. Broken and poorly functioning mitochondria are usually destroyed by our cells through a process called mitophagy. However, the mitophagy process declines with age, making mitophagy inducers like UA exemplary anti-aging agents.  Now, in a… Continue reading Urolithin A Restores Heart and Muscle Vitality, University of Washington Study

Key Points:  Our circadian rhythms — daily cyclic changes in our internal physiology — encompass everything from our body temperature to our blood pressure. These rhythms are set by external cues such as light, darkness, and feeding times, allowing our body to predict changes in our environment. However, the uncoupling of our circadian rhythms from our… Continue reading Time-Restricted Feeding Promotes Survival from Stroke, New Study Shows

Key Points:  Spermidine, originally isolated from semen, occurs naturally in the body but declines with age — at least for most individuals. Those who live beyond the age of 90 do not experience this decline and have spermidine levels similar to middle-aged adults. Furthermore, studies show spermidine prolongs lifespan, improves cognition, and protects against heart… Continue reading Latest Study Shows Spermidine Significantly Boosts Blood Flow & Promotes Cardiovascular Health

Key Points: While many of us are aware of omega-3’s age-delaying effects on the brain, less is known about which of these fatty acids best protects the heart. Now, the latest research points to ALA, found in plant-based foods like chia seeds and flaxseeds, for its preventative effects on heart aging. Researchers from the University… Continue reading Swiss Study Uncovers Benefits of Lesser-Known Omega-3 in Protecting Against Heart and Artery Deterioration