Lifespan

Apple has updated the iPhone 15’s battery lifespan. The company said on Tuesday its latest iPhones can retain 80 percent of their original charging capacity after 1,000 cycles — double the company’s previous estimate — without any new hardware or software updates. Not so coincidentally, the change will arrive in time for upcoming EU regulations that will assign an energy grade for phones’ battery longevity.Before today, Apple’s online support documents quoted iPhone batteries as maintaining 80 percent of their original…

Scientists at Buck Institute found that the OXR1 gene is key to the beneficial effects of dietary restriction on brain health and lifespan. Their research shows that dietary restriction enhances a cellular mechanism in neurons, offering new targets for treating age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Credit: SciTechDaily.com The mechanism provides potential therapeutic targets to slow aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases.Restricting calories is known to improve health and increase lifespan, but much of how it…

A new study reveals that 4% of Icelanders carry genotypes linked to serious diseases, impacting their lifespan. The study, which analyzed 58,000 whole-genome sequenced Icelanders, found that actionable genotypes, particularly those predisposing individuals to cancer and cardiovascular diseases, significantly shorten life expectancy. These findings have led to a national precision medicine initiative in Iceland, underscoring the potential of genomic data in improving healthcare and patient outcomes.Scientists at deCODE…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: January 10, 2024, 18:27 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)An advocate has filed a case against the lifespan period of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles in India, calling the rule a big scam.Purchasing a diesel-powered car was never an easy decision as it has been always a debatable topic in India. Keeping all their negative points aside including high maintenance costs and complex engines, a lifespan of 10 years has been always a controversial topic for many buyers,  all…

Researchers from the University of Bologna have discovered a network of genes linked to longevity in bivalve mollusks, offering new insights into the genetic mechanisms of extended lifespans. This groundbreaking study suggests a shared molecular basis for longevity across different animal species.For hundreds of years, the pursuit of the legendary “fountain of youth” symbolized humanity’s desire for longevity. In modern times, this quest has found new life in the scientific realm, particularly with the advent of advanced…

Slowing down the dreaded aging process is something that everybody’s interested in, and now scientists have uncovered a new pathway to doing so. The team identified a feedback loop in the brain, and found that ramping up its activity helped mice live longer and healthier.In the new study, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identified a line of communication between the brain and fat stores, which play a key role in the body’s energy production system. Like many things, this connection…

I've always been curious how easy it is to work while you're using one of those under-desk bikes and, thanks to CES 2024, now I know. My jaunt to Las Vegas has taken me to visit LifeSpan, who was showing off its recently-released Ampera standing desk bike. Unlike some desk bikes, Ampera is designed to capture your energy and use it to charge your phone via its 15W Qi charging plate. And, if you feel your legs have more power in them, you can re-juice your laptop via the 65W USB-C port.You don't even need to plug it in,…

Recent research reveals a widening gap in life expectancy between American men and women, now at its largest since 1996. The COVID-19 pandemic, opioid overdose epidemic, and other factors like accidents and suicide have contributed to this disparity. The study suggests the need for specialized healthcare, particularly in mental health for men, and stresses the importance of future research and public health interventions to reverse this declining trend.Analysis reveals that COVID-19 and increasing ‘deaths of despair’…

A scientist says that the human lifespan could be so short due to the dinosaurs. While that might sound a bit wild, especially since modern humans didn’t live at the time that dinosaurs did, it all comes down to evolution and how mammals evolved during the time of the dinosaurs.So, how did the dinosaurs affect humanity’s ability to live longer lives? Well, the idea proposed by a microbiologist named João Pedro de Magalhães suggests that mammals may have had longer lifespans in the past. However, they may have…

A study on wild gray mouse lemurs by the German Primate Center revealed that higher cognitive skills and exploratory behavior contribute to longer lifespans. The research, which included various cognitive and personality tests, indicates that intelligence and physical vigor are key strategies for survival in wildlife.Mouse lemurs that perform better in cognitive tests live longer.Cognitive abilities not only vary among different species but also among individuals within the same species. It is expected that smarter…