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Over the last century, vast improvements in public health have led to nearly doubling the average human lifespan. Now, researchers are targeting even greater gains to slow the aging process and prevent dementia. At Columbia University, one research team is using animal models to explore techniques to change brain activity in areas that coordinate circadian rhythms. By improving sleep, scientists believe they may be able to reduce the risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Other researchers are analyzing lab data from patients’ medical records to calculate biological age and assess its value in predicting health risks and improving care planning. At Yale University, scientists are studying rodents that live long lives to determine the metabolites that may slow the aging process. Researchers are also looking at how to slow the organ damage caused by inflammation or changes in blood supply, which are common problems in old age. New technologies such as genome sequencing and machine learning have helped spur advances in aging research. At the Buck Institute for Research on Aging near Novato, California, scientists are analyzing large data sets from fruit flies and humans to identify the central metabolites that shape the lifespan in both species. They have identified one metabolite, threonine, as a potential therapeutic for interventions in aging. Artificial intelligence and systems biology enabled these researchers to skip testing mice, which is usually essential in determining whether discoveries apply to humans. Aging research has evolved in both scope and purpose. The latest efforts bring together scientists from many fields who have seldom collaborated. The initiatives reflect a growing awareness that disease is not necessarily part of the aging process. Rather than simply increasing people’s lifespan, scientists focus on improving the “health span,” or years lived free of disability and disease. The goal is to keep older people around longer and maximize seniors’ natural generativity — the natural human desire at later stages of life to improve the world and support younger generations. Researchers also hope to reduce the burden of disease, as people over 65 are on track to outnumber those 18 and younger within the next decade. THE CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE OF SLOWING AGING BREAKING THE GRIP OF TIME
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Turkey Delight for Your Pup
Our dogs want everything we eat — especially the unhealthy foods! This homemade treat is vet-approved and will satisfy the taste buds of the even pickiest pups.
Ingredients • 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 6 cups water
• 1/2 (16-oz) package frozen broccoli,
• 2 cups brown rice
carrots, and cauliflower combination
Directions 1. In a large Dutch oven over high heat, combine ground turkey, water, brown rice, and rosemary. 2. Stir until the ground turkey is broken up and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add frozen vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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