Lifespans

New research on aging in roundworms has thrown up some intriguing results, with scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore finding they could increase the animals' lifespan by feeding them a high-sugar diet. Far from suggesting people adopt this lifestyle intervention, the authors say the breakthrough highlights a new mechanism underlying the aging process, and paves the way for new therapies to tackle age-related disease.“Aging is a critical risk factor for a variety of human pathologies, from…

Recent research shows “astonishing” effects of grape consumption and “remarkable” impacts on health and on lifespans.Recent research released by Dr. John Pezzuto and his team from Western New England University shows “astonishing” effects of grape consumption and “remarkable” impacts on health and on lifespans.One study was published in the journal Foods. It showed that adding grapes in an amount equal to just under two cups of grapes per day to a high-fat diet, typically consumed in western countries, yielded reductions…

Research finds that eating grapes regularly leads to unique gene expression patterns, reduces fatty liver, and extends the lifespan of mice consuming a high-fat western-style diet.In comprehensive studies published recently in the journal Foods, it was reported that the long-term addition of grapes to the diet of mice leads to unique gene expression patterns, reduces fatty liver, and extends the lifespan of animals consuming a high-fat western style diet. The research team was led by Dr. John Pezzuto of Western New…

By Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health August 16, 2022The researchers believe that spirituality should be incorporated into the care of patients.Spirituality is associated with improved health outcomes and patient care.According to a study conducted by experts from Harvard School Of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, spirituality should be incorporated into care for both severe disease and general health.“This study represents the most rigorous and comprehensive systematic analysis of the modern-day…