http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Aging is the single greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. In their latest study, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies found that simply slowing the aging process in mice prone to develop Alzheimer's disease prevented their brains from turning into a neuronal wasteland. http://www.physorg.com/news179670676.html Medicine & Health Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:34:18 EST news179670676 They're called "fruit flies" for a reason, and it sure isn't for lack of appetite. But like most animals, the pests typically lose their appetite when they get infected. We humans go them one better: Even when bug-free and hungry, some of us are tempted to do some serious fasting, in hopes of living longer, healthier lives. http://www.physorg.com/news166769297.html Biology Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:40:04 EST news166769297 Scientists have found that by switching the social role of honey bees, aging honey bees can keep their learning ability intact or even improve it. The research team is hoping to use them as a model to study general aging processes in the brain and how to prevent or ameliorate cognitive impairments associated with old age. http://www.physorg.com/news165645925.html Biology Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:58:24 EST news165645925 Spending more time in the sunshine could help older people to reduce their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. http://www.physorg.com/news161268225.html Medicine & Health Mon, 11 May 2009 13:44:13 EST news161268225 Women who maintain a healthy weight and who have lower perceived stress may be less likely to have chromosome changes associated with aging than obese and stressed women, according to a pilot study that was part of the Sister Study. The long-term Sister Study is looking at the environmental and genetic characteristics of women whose sister had breast cancer to identify factors associated with developing breast cancer. This early pilot used baseline questionnaires and samples provided by participants when they joined the Sister Study. http://www.physorg.com/news156436422.html Medicine & Health Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:35:01 EST news156436422 When it comes to the aging process, yeast, nematode worms and fruit flies have more in common with humans than previously expected. In addition to highlighting the similarities between species, a large-scale human protein network reveals a complex web of interactions among the human equivalents of the many longevity genes found in simple-animals. http://www.physorg.com/news156180138.html Biology Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:22:54 EST news156180138 Scientists at the Buck Institute for Age Research have identified for the first time biomarkers of aging which are highly predictive of both chronological and physiological age. Biomarkers are biochemical features that can be used to measure the progress of disease or the effects of treatment. http://www.physorg.com/news146335154.html Medicine & Health Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:39:14 EST news146335154 Want to slow the signs of aging and live longer? New Saint Louis University research suggests cutting back on calories could be a promising strategy. http://www.physorg.com/news134302762.html Medicine & Health Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:19:22 EST news134302762