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
Category: Cardiovascular
Time-Restricted Feeding Promotes Survival from Stroke, New Study Shows
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
Sapporo Medical School Study Finds Resveratrol Delays Heart and Skeletal Muscle Aging
Key Points: Cardiac muscle hypertrophy (heart enlargement) and the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) are two prevalent age-related diseases with strong ties to impaired autophagy – the removal of cellular waste. Researchers have pinpointed SIRT1 as a promising target to enhance autophagy, and it turns out that resveratrol – a natural polyphenol… Continue reading Sapporo Medical School Study Finds Resveratrol Delays Heart and Skeletal Muscle Aging
Latest Study Shows Spermidine Significantly Boosts Blood Flow & Promotes Cardiovascular Health
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
Swiss Study Uncovers Benefits of Lesser-Known Omega-3 in Protecting Against Heart and Artery Deterioration
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
Does Pursuing a Superhero Physique through Steroid Use Accelerate Aging?
Key Points: In the past decade, deaths in the bodybuilding community have sparked some concern about the reality of taking AAS at extreme doses. With many of these deaths occurring before the age of 50, researchers are questioning whether AAS is the primary culprit. Notably, most bodybuilders and many professional athletes take AAS in combination… Continue reading Does Pursuing a Superhero Physique through Steroid Use Accelerate Aging?
Chilling News for Vascular Aging: Cold Exposure Reduces Blood Vessel Hardening while Deterring Senescence
Key Points: Cold exposure refers to when the body is exposed to temperatures below 68 °F (20°C), which is about room temperature. Some cold exposure methods, such as ice baths, are known to reduce inflammation and alleviate muscle soreness, but the effect of cold exposure on aging, particularly vascular aging, is still being explored. Now,… Continue reading Chilling News for Vascular Aging: Cold Exposure Reduces Blood Vessel Hardening while Deterring Senescence
Heart Health Improved by Gold Particles That Boost NAD⁺, Study Shows
Key Points Tiny bits of gold covered with a chemical found in a range of plants, including chamomile, might protect the heart from damage caused by an effective drug for cancer. Gold nanoparticles covered with apigenin—which has several modes of action, including boosting the levels of the indispensable molecule NAD+—prevented heart cell death and the… Continue reading Heart Health Improved by Gold Particles That Boost NAD⁺, Study Shows
Stem Cell Therapy Improves Heart Function and Reduces Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack: Largest Human Trial of its Kind
Key Points: The most common cause of heart failure (HF) — when the heart cannot efficiently pump blood — is a heart attack, which typically occurs in older individuals. Standard drug treatments for HF do not restore heart function but rather keep the heart from pumping too much. However, the latest clinical trial suggests that… Continue reading Stem Cell Therapy Improves Heart Function and Reduces Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack: Largest Human Trial of its Kind
Canadian Study Suggests NAD⁺ Could Help Prevent Heart Failure
Key Points: After the age of 50, the number of individuals affected by heart failure (HF) doubles with each decade. Medications and surgeries help HF patients keep their hearts from working too hard, but there are currently no standard curative interventions for HF. With this in mind, it could be possible to prevent heart failure… Continue reading Canadian Study Suggests NAD⁺ Could Help Prevent Heart Failure