aging
For Aging Adults, Weight Change May Raise Mortality
Scientists involved in the Singapore Chinese Health Study have found that a weight change of ten percent or more increases the risk of death in middle-aged and elderly Singaporean Chinese.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2018
This month, our articles featuring leading ladies in science were popular; news about decaffeinated tea and probiotics also drew interest.
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2018
October was Nobel season—check out our stories on Physiology or Medicine laureates Professor Tasuku Honjo (2018) and Sir Richard J. Roberts (1993).
Amino Acid Reduces Age-Related Weight Gain In Mice
Mice receiving serine dissolved in drinking water accumulated less body fat and experienced less oxidative stress.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2018
Asia's ascendance on the global research stage was a central theme of this month's most-read articles.
Wearable LED Device Helps Mice To Regrow Hair
Researchers in South Korea have developed a flexible, wearable device that speeds up hair growth in mice.
Happiness Is Key To A Long And Healthy Life
Happy older people have a 19 percent lower likelihood of dying compared to their less happy peers, scientists say.
Making Retirement A Gig For Life
How prepared are gig workers for retirement, and how can older Singaporeans steer clear of financial mistakes? CREA researchers considered these questions at a roundtable on ageing and financial preparedness.
Turning The Hourglass Sideways
Science is challenging the notion that aging is an inescapable fact of life. Here are six strategies that have been shown to prolong life in model organisms, and, in some cases, even humans.
