All articles tagged with #epigenetic aging
Scientists discovered a specific epigenetic drift called ACCA that accumulates in aging gut stem cells, leading to gene silencing linked to inflammation and cancer risk. This process is influenced by iron metabolism and inflammation but can potentially be slowed or reversed by restoring iron levels or activating Wnt signaling, offering new insights into intestinal aging and cancer prevention.
A review of 37 studies suggests that choosing plant-based foods over animal-based ones, particularly red and processed meat, can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and all-cause mortality. Another study found that a lack of nurturing in childhood is linked to accelerated biological aging in older adults. Additionally, a national birth cohort study in Israel revealed that adults diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood were nearly three times more likely to develop dementia later in life.