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Cholesterol drugs reduce risk of degenerative eye disease of ageing: Study

The findings of the study that was published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology

Updated On: 12 Nov 2022 | 5:56 PM IST

Sadness, loneliness speed up ageing faster than smoking: Research

A study found that the onset of molecular damage makes age-related weakness and serious diseases worse. Some people age more quickly than others due to their molecular processes being more intensive.Fortunately, employing computational models of ageing can help identify the accelerated rate of ageing before its devastating effects become apparent (ageing clocks). These models can be used to generate anti-ageing treatments for both individuals and populations.A study found that the onset of molecular damage makes age-related weakness and serious diseases worse. Some people age more quickly than others due to their molecular processes being more intensive.Fortunately, employing computational models of ageing can help identify the accelerated rate of ageing before its devastating effects become apparent (ageing clocks). These models can be used to generate anti-ageing treatments for both individuals and populations.The authors of the article concluded that the psychological aspect of ...

Updated On: 16 Oct 2022 | 11:31 AM IST

Avoid spending much time on phone, laptop to stay young, suggests study

New study indicated that excessive blue light from gadgets, including smartphones and laptops, may accelerate the aging process

Updated On: 31 Aug 2022 | 8:15 PM IST

Middle age conundrum: The wisdom and the agony of advancing years

That is what age is. The body doesn't know how to heal itself because you weren't supposed to be here in the first place

Updated On: 29 May 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

Letter to BS: The idea of technologically enhancing our bodies is not new

The science of extending life has been a subject of fascination down the centuries including the biblical Methuselah

Updated On: 29 Sep 2019 | 11:35 PM IST

Understanding the process of ageing

Can we reverse the effects of ageing to extend potential lifespan?

Updated On: 26 Sep 2019 | 8:07 PM IST

Here's what you should eat if you want to live a 100 years or more

Functional medicine advises paleo, keto meal plans and prescribe required nutritional supplements

Updated On: 13 Jul 2019 | 10:35 PM IST

5 lakh elderly people go missing in China every year: Survey

Senior citizens will constitute 17% of the country's population with their numbers increasing to 240 million by 2020

Updated On: 09 Oct 2016 | 6:51 PM IST

Fit & Proper: Use right supplements to prevent ageing

An anti-ageing diet includes managing stress, limiting alcohol intake, smoking cessation, increasing exercises and ensuring adequate sleep

Updated On: 05 Aug 2016 | 2:21 AM IST

Overuse of electronic gadgets triggers early ageing: Doctors

People who bend down constantly for long hours while using any handheld electronic device likely get wrinkles, neck pain

Updated On: 27 Jun 2016 | 1:08 PM IST