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A two year study in the United States tested whether everyday habits could slow the kind of brain changes and cognitive decline that often come with aging. The researchers compared a structured program with coaching and goals to a lighter, self-guided version. Both groups got better on thinking tests, and the structured group improved a bit more overall. …

A study links the green-Mediterranean eating pattern to slower brain aging, as measured by MRI scans. Those who ate the Mediterranean diet also had 3 to 4 cups of green tea each day. Researchers suggest green tea and other plant-based foods may be most responsible for the benefits. Aging isn’t just about birthdays. It’s also about how our organs age …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the latest evidence of the direct relationship between sleep and health, researchers have found that chronic insomnia can significantly increase dementia risk. That equates to a three-year acceleration of brain aging, according to the study, which was published in Neurology, the journal from the American Academy of Neurology. The study followed …

Dugal Bain-Kim never took his health too seriously. But after his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and died shortly after at the age of 70, the longevity start-up founder began paying more attention to his health.  Bain-Kim, 41, said: ‘There’s this common misperception that Alzheimer’s and dementia are like getting struck by lightning, it’s just bad luck and there’s nothing …

A few daily drops may bring back the clear, youthful vision lost with age. Credit: Shutterstock Imagine tossing aside your reading glasses and regaining crisp, youthful vision with just a few drops a day. New research suggests that specially formulated eye drops can significantly improve near vision in people with presbyopia — age-related difficulty focusing on close objects. Patients reported …

In his 20s, Dugal Bain-Kim was all about getting swole: lifting big weights, doing long gym sessions, and trying every supplement he could get his hands on. Now at 41, he has different priorities. “When I was younger, I had more time to take a spray-and-pray approach to my health and wellness,” Bain-Kim, CEO and cofounder of the longevity startup …

On Sept. 23, a spacecraft will launch with a clear mission — to keep a constant watch on the sun to help protect Earth from space weather. The satellite, Space Weather Follow-On L1 (SWFO-L1), is launching just in time, as scientists warn our aging fleet of solar sentinels is reaching the end of its life. “It’s extremely urgent. These satellites, …

Take a leg press, for example. Instead of loading the machine with a heavy weight, use around 40 percent of your max, says Sayers. This weight should feel manageable and relatively easy to lift. Lower slowly, then press the platform out as quickly as you can. Repeat. The same approach works for chest presses, goblet squats, or calf raises. (Here’s …

The green-MED diet is a modified Mediterranean diet enriched with high-polyphenol foods, including walnuts, Mankai (cultivated duckweed), and green tea, while reducing red and processed meat intake. Credit: Shutterstock The green-Mediterranean diet may protect against brain aging by reducing protein markers linked to cognitive decline. Adopting a green-Mediterranean diet, which incorporates green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai, has been …

Ben-Gurion University finds green diet slows brain aging | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Health & Wellness The investigation focused on the “brain age gap,” the difference between the MRI-predicted brain age and chronological age. Microglia and neurons. (photo credit: GerryShaw is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons) ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 01:41 Updated: SEPTEMBER 16, …