Ageing

Slow down the process of ageing, go on an antioxidant-rich diet

The reason that antioxidants are often touted as 'anti-ageing' compounds is that they help protect from age-related diseases, which are caused in part by free radicals and inflammation.

Jan 23, 2018, 13:38 PM IST

Try these seven expert tips to slow down the process of ageing

Datinderjeet Singh Tulla, Head of Department of the Dermat, Laser, Hair Transplant and Medical Services category at VLCC and Shubhika Jain, Founder of RAS Luxury Oils, have some tips.

Dec 19, 2017, 11:54 AM IST

Chinese scientists identify genetic pathway in ageing

The more active the coding gene and stronger the receptor gene, the more rapid ageing occurs, according to the team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Neuroscience.

Nov 10, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

Mushrooms possess anti-ageing properties, say scientists

Mushrooms have high amounts of the ergothioneine and glutathione, both important antioxidants, said Robert Beelman, Professor Emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in the US.
 

Nov 10, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Scientists reverse ageing in old human cells in breakthrough study

The research, published in the journal BMC Cell Biology, has the potential to lead to therapies which could help people age better, without experiencing some of the degenerative effects of getting old.

Nov 09, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

It's impossible to stop ageing, says study

Ageing is mathematically inevitable. There's logically, theoretically, mathematically no way out, says an expert.

Oct 31, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

Want to reverse signs of ageing? Put your dancing shoes on!

It also helps increase balance as well as improve sensorimotor, visual and vestibular information – the three involved sensory systems. 

Aug 26, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

Quit smoking to delay frailty in old age

The study, published in the journal Age & Ageing, showed that current smoking was associated with an approximately 60 per cent increased risk of developing frailty.

Aug 18, 2017, 23:26 PM IST

New technology can reverse ageing in human cells

Researchers focused on telomeres, which are found at the tip of each chromosome, like the tip of a shoelace, holding the chromosome together.

Aug 01, 2017, 15:57 PM IST

This man looks a decade younger than his real age! Know why

Tomislav Jurcec has a fault with his pituitary gland at the base of his brain, which controls growth and ageing.

Jun 29, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Want to stay young forever? Don't drink alcohol

Now, adding weight to the negative effects of alcohol on ageing, a new research suggests the more alcohol you drink, the more your cells appear to age.

Jun 26, 2017, 15:23 PM IST

Gut bacteria might help slow down ageing

Researchers identified a bacteria -- C.elegans -- whose genes and compounds extend the life as well as slow down the progression of tumours and the accumulation of amyloid-beta -- a compound associated with Alzheimer`s disease. 

Jun 17, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Chocoholics, take note! Dark chocolate may protect your brain from ageing

The findings may help explain the beneficial effects on memory seen in people who consume dark chocolate, researchers said.

Apr 23, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

Five ways dark chocolate makes your skin look younger, smoother

Here are five ways how eating dark chocolate can help keep your skin smooth, healthy and radiant.

Apr 06, 2017, 11:21 AM IST

Reversing ageing: Elderly need as much sleep as younger people to turn back the clock

Similarly, researchers say that older people need as much sleep as those who are younger in order to turn back their clock on ageing.

Apr 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

This vitamin may help repair damaged DNA, reverse ageing process

Researchers have identified a vitamin that may help in repairing damaged DNA and reverse ageing process, fight cancer as well as help in space travel.

Mar 24, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

Want to reverse ageing? Aerobic training can help you out!

The findings showed that high-intensity interval training (or cardio) like running and walking, improved muscle protein content enhancing energetic functions and causing muscle enlargement, especially in older adults.

Mar 11, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

Stem cells from fat show promise for anti-ageing treatment

The researchers made the discovery after developing a new model to study chronological ageing of these cells.

Feb 19, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Longevity: Eating less can slow ageing process

The researchers found that when ribosomes, the cell's protein makers, slow down, the aging process slows too.

Feb 14, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

Sitting down for too long can age women faster, says study

Do you often sit down for long hours? Well, a new study has revealed that women who sit for too long are more likely to speed up ageing.

Jan 22, 2017, 00:11 AM IST