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Prenatal exposure to neuroinflammation (cytokines) may provide a biomarker for the risk of later development of Alzheimer's ...

A small but growing movement of scientists wants to classify aging as a disease. They face an uphill battle. An improving scientific understanding of the biology of aging is leading some ...

New research uncovers how declining protein clearance mechanisms with age lead to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other ...

Shorter protective caps on chromosomes called telomeres, a proposed marker of accelerated biological cell aging, may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression, ...

The geroscience hypothesis focuses on extending the healthy lifespan by targeting aging mechanisms. Recent advances in ...

Humans do not always age biologically at the same rate as their chronological age. Faster biological aging compared to chronological age has been linked to higher risks of disease and mortality.

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Processed meats can accelerate aging even if you eat very little. Here's what you should know, and how to eat to protect your ...

Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...

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