Kicking off with the most massive black hole merger ever detected, it’s been a pretty explosive week for science news. On Earth, a giant, lava-spewing fissure opened up along Iceland’s Sundhnúkur crater row on Wednesday (July 16) following an earthquake swarm in the region. The eruption spread to a second fissure, with the larger fissure measuring around 1.5 miles (2.4 …
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Share on PinterestResearchers are investigating the use of psilocybin as a potential anti-aging therapy. Jon Cartwright/Getty Images Psilocybin is a chemical that is found in a wide variety of mushrooms known for their euphoric and hallucinogenic effects. Over the past few years, there have been a number of studies investigating the use of psilocybin for the treatment of mental health …
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Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, extends the lifespan of human cells, a lab study suggests. Researchers also found that the psychedelic compound slows certain hallmarks of aging in older mice while improving their fur quality. The findings, published July 8 in the journal npj Aging, provide the first experimental evidence of psilocybin’s potential anti-aging properties. “The study …
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As we age, strength training, also referred to as resistance training, becomes more important than ever. It can slow down the effects of aging on the body, help increase muscle mass and bone density, and reduce the risk of falls. But if you’re a beginner, which are the best exercises to focus on? To help you get started, below, we’ve …
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