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Fatherhood and Longevity — A Research Summary
Fatherhood and Longevity — A Research Summary

A review of 13 scientific studies showing how engaged fatherhood affects mortality, brain health, psychological wellbeing and longevity in men.

Longevity and inequality. Who will really benefit from the life extension revolution?
Longevity and inequality. Who will really benefit from the life extension revolution?

A new article explores whether AI-enabled longevity could become part of human rights — and how to avoid a future in which longer life becomes a privilege reserved for the wealthiest.

Lifting weights may protect the brain from aging. A new study shows the effect after one year of exercise
Lifting weights may protect the brain from aging. A new study shows the effect after one year of exercise

A new randomized study suggests that both heavy and moderate resistance training may slow brain aging in older adults.

Not only what you eat, but when. Meal timing may affect the pace of biological aging
Not only what you eat, but when. Meal timing may affect the pace of biological aging

Diet quality and calorie intake are not the whole story. Growing evidence suggests that meal timing may influence metabolism, circadian rhythms, and biological aging.

Sauna as immune training? A new study shows a surprising immune response after just one sauna session
Sauna as immune training? A new study shows a surprising immune response after just one sauna session

A new study suggests that sauna bathing can temporarily mobilize immune cells into the bloodstream. The effect resembles a mild physiological stressor, although its long-term health relevance still requires further research.

Creatine plus velocity-intent training. A new lead in fighting age-related decline in strength and cognitive function
Creatine plus velocity-intent training. A new lead in fighting age-related decline in strength and cognitive function

Creatine and strength training are usually associated with muscle. A new study suggests a broader picture: potential effects on physical function, quality of life, BDNF, oxidative stress and inflammation in older adults.

The immune system ages differently in women and men. Women may pay a higher price for stronger immune responses
The immune system ages differently in women and men. Women may pay a higher price for stronger immune responses

The immune systems of women and men change with age in different ways. A new study shows why stronger immune activity may also come with a biological cost.

When immunity starts to harm. Inflammaging, CXCL9, and faster biological aging
When immunity starts to harm. Inflammaging, CXCL9, and faster biological aging

Inflammaging may be more than a consequence of aging. New data suggest that selected inflammatory proteins, including CXCL9, may be linked to faster epigenetic aging.

Daytime napping and mortality risk. When sleep may be a sign of an underlying health problem
Daytime napping and mortality risk. When sleep may be a sign of an underlying health problem

A nap does not always mean healthy recovery. In older adults, its duration, frequency, and timing may point to disrupted sleep, circadian misalignment, or underlying health problems.