Innovative Biomaterial Reverses Heart Aging and Boosts Heart Health
Scientists have developed a new hybrid biomaterial and model called DECIPHER to study how changes in the extracellular matrix affect heart aging, revealing that biochemical signals in the environment may play a more significant role than tissue stiffness. While promising, further research is needed before translating these findings into treatments, but lifestyle changes like exercise, healthy diet, quitting smoking, adequate sleep, weight management, and stress reduction can support heart health as we age.