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Researchers Identify Genes Linked to Longer Female Reproductive Lifespans

August 04, 2021

Scientists identified 300 gene variants, mostly involved with DNA repair, that influence female reproductive lifespan. In mice, they successfully manipulated genes linked to these variants to extend reproductive lifespan. Read more

08/04/2021

Cutting 250 Daily Calories Supports Heart Health More Than Cutting 600 Calories

August 03, 2021

Cutting 200 daily calories (plus aerobic exercise) improved heart health in obese adults more than cutting 600 Kcal (plus exercise). The -200 Kcal group lost similar amounts of weight as the -600 Kcal group. Read more

08/03/2021

Researchers Find Molecular Fat-Burning Switch in Mice

July 30, 2021

A metabolic regulatory molecule called 'Them1' prevents cellular fat-burning by blocking its access to fuel. In mice, inhibiting Them1 expression increases metabolism and reduces body weight. Read more

07/30/2021

Blood Test Measures Individual Circadian Rhythm; Provides New Data for Personalized Health

July 29, 2021

A single blood draw assesses circadian rhythm, allowing for personalized health recommendations for the best timing for someone to eat, sleep, or take medications. Read more

07/29/2021

Postmenopausal Women Dance Their Way to Better Health

July 28, 2021

Dance therapy proves beneficial to postmenopausal women, with reductions in cholesterol and improvements in body composition and self-esteem. Read more

07/28/2021

HDL ("Good") Cholesterol Found to Protect Liver Against Injury

July 27, 2021

One type of HDL ('good') cholesterol exhibits a previously unknown role in protecting the liver from injury. HDL3 supports the liver by blocking inflammation produced by some gut bacteria. Read more

07/27/2021

Novel Gene Therapy Provides Neuroprotection to Support Vision With Age

July 22, 2021

A new gene therapy protects optic nerve cells to preserve eye health in a study with mice, which could help support vision with age. Read more

07/22/2021

Genetics Are Found to Play a Larger Role in Shaping Gut Microbiomes Than Previously Thought

July 21, 2021

Researchers looked at more than 16,000 gut microbiome profiles from baboons in Kenya, finding that gut bacteria are heritable, although environmental factors do still play a larger role than genetics. Read more

07/21/2021

ProHealth Longevity takes action against adulterated NMN

July 21, 2021

Disreputable companies are flooding the market with adulterated and fake NMN products. ProHealth Longevity wants to protect you from what is going on. Read more

07/21/2021

Good News: Large Study Finds Coffee Does Not Increase Abnormal Heart Rhythms

July 20, 2021

The largest study of its kind (386,258 coffee drinkers) found no evidence that moderate coffee consumption can cause cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms.) Read more

07/20/2021

Study on 'Chrononutrition' Finds Morning Best Time to Eat Protein For Muscle Growth

July 19, 2021

Mice having protein at breakfast had a 17% increase in muscle growth compared to animals who ate more protein at dinner, showing the effects of chrononutrition — eating based on circadian rhythms. Read more

07/19/2021

Spending Time Outdoors Increases Gray Matter in Brain

July 15, 2021

Brain scans of middle-aged adults shows that spending more time outdoors significantly boosts gray matter in the prefrontal cortex, responsible for planning, executive functions, memory, and attention. Read more

07/15/2021