Vincent Dransfield, 110, lives alone and drives his car every day. He credits movement, milk, and strong relationships with giving him longevity.
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NASA Engineer Claims Major Discovery Of New Force In Physics, But Many Aren’t Convinced
The team claims to have generated 1G of thrust without any propellant. If true, it would be revolutionary.
China’s S1 robot displays ‘human-like’ speed and precision
Astrobot’s S1 humanoid showcases unprecedented speed and dexterity in household tasks, marking a notable advancement in robotics.
Common Blood Pressure Drug Increases Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals
The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years.
Previous research has shown rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction on a cellular level. Reducing available energy while maintaining nutrition within the body has been shown to extend lifespans in several animal models.
Whether this translates to human biology, or is a potential risk to our health, is a topic of ongoing debate. Finding ways to achieve the same benefits without the costs of extreme calorie cutting could lead to new ways to improve health in old age.
Is aging an active process of the body?
Irina Conboy, Michael Conboy and Josh Mitteldorf discuss one of the central questions in aging research: is aging an active process of the body or is aging a…