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The body’s primary defense resource extends the years of active life

The immune system’s ability to recover quickly – “immune resilience” – most notably slows aging, reduces mortality in middle age,...

One factor affects fat storage in the liver

Fat accumulation in the liver has long been a mystery. Now researchers have found the key mechanism that triggers this...

Age and gender affect dementia risk

Fresh findings have emerged that explain how age, gender, hormonal changes and heredity affect blood levels of proteins linked to...

Child anxiety and depression are on the rise

From 2016 to 2022, the number of children with anxiety disorders and depression in the U.S. steadily increased. In contrast,...

BMI still shows overweight accurately

The debate around BMI (body mass index) has been going on for a long time: can it be used to...

Intense late-night exercise interferes with sleep

A large-scale work of Australian scientists has shown: if you exercise closer to bedtime, you can ruin your sleep. Intense...

Fats, immunity and aging: what the ELOVL2 enzyme is hiding

As we age, our immunity declines, but why this happens has long been a mystery. A discovery by American biologists...

Your balance is a hidden marker of biological age

Can you stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds? This simple test will tell you more about your...

Looking at art helps you feel better

Walking through a museum, viewing your favorite painting at home or looking at art in your hospital room – all...