RxPG News : Aging

Researchers revive organ function in old age

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:20:28 PST

Washington, Aug 11 - Age retards the ability of cells to get rid of damaged protein, which only accumulates in the body as toxin and becomes more pronounced in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Aging Process Reversed by Exercise

Tue, 22 May 2007 04:00:00 PST

Not only does exercise make most people feel better and perform physical tasks better, it now appears that exercise - specifically, resistance training -- actually rejuvenates muscle tissue in healthy senior citizens.

Beauty is Indeed Skin Deep - Research

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:34:00 PST

Using a revolutionary imaging process, a new study is revealing that wrinkles aren't the only cue the human eye looks for to evaluate age. Scientists at the Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Urban Ethology, Austria and the Department for Sociobiology/Anthropology at the University of Goettingen, Germany have shown that facial skin color distribution, or tone, can add, or subtract, as much as 20 years to a woman's age. The study used 3-D imaging and morphing software technologies to remove wrinkles and bone structure from the equation to determine the true impact of facial skin color distribution on the perception of a woman's age, health and attractiveness and is currently in the edit acceptance process with the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.

Celebrating old age by making a difference in society

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:10:00 PST

The new mantra for the pensioners and the ageing millions in the country is not to give in to despair but celebrate life by using acquired skills to provide a helping hand to others, say experts.

Loneliness can increase blood pressure

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:01:00 PST

Loneliness may up the blood pressure in older people, say scientists, leading to heart disease, stroke and many other health problems.

Elderly need to exercise more to keep fit

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:36:00 PST

People in their 60s and 70s may need to perform more physical activities or exercise to keep themselves fit, says a study.

World Alzheimers Day to raise awareness of vascular dementia

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:25:00 PST

The Alzheimers Society has launched a new initiative today World Alzheimers Day - to raise awareness of vascular dementia. It is the second most common form of dementia in the UK but many people have never heard of the condition.

Gender Age Gap Narrows in US

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:47:00 PST

Life expectancy for Americans has reached an all-time high, according to the latest U.S. mortality statistics released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Fish Oil Reverses Age-Related Ailments

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 01:36:00 PST

University of Bradford student Samantha Little has been awarded a Young Investigators Award at an international congress for her work on the effect of fish oil on the ageing brain.