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University College London (UCL) Creations
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
Study that collects multidisciplinary data from a representative sample of the English population aged 50 and older.
People at University College London (UCL)
Gareth Hollands
Principal research fellow in evidence synthesis and behavioural science at University College London
Nick Lane
Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry in the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment at University College London
Arne Akbar
Professor of Immunology in Department of Infection and Immunity at the University College London
Brian Beach
Social gerontologist, Expert in policy for an ageing workforce and Research Fellow at UCL
David Gems
British geneticist and biogerontologist, Professor of Biology of Ageing at University College London
Nicky Keay
Sports and Dance Endocrinologist, Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Division of Medicine, UCL
Riyaz Patel
Professor of Cardiology at UCL and Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Health and UCLH NHS Trusts
Pratima Chowdary
Heamatologist and Professor of Haemophilia and Haemostasis at University College London
Gus Gazzard
Director of the Glaucoma Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Professor of Ophthalmology
Nick Lowe
Consultant Dermatologist at Cranley Clinic and Senior Lecturer in Dermatology at UCL School of Medicine
University College London (UCL) News
Daytime napping: A natural elixir for brain health and longevity
BBC - 20-Jun-2023
Short snoozes under 30 minutes can boost brain size and potentially delay brain aging by up to 6 years
Read more...UK civil servants study highlights danger of 5 hours sleep
BBC - 19-Oct-2022
Leads to 30% higher risk of chronic disease compared to seven hours
Read more...Breakthrough gene therapy offers cure for a rare bleeding disorder heamophilia
BBC - 21-Jul-2022
Trial results were positive but cautioned the use until proven safe and effective
Read more...Minimally invasive robotic surgery challenges the gold standard open surgery
SciTechDaily - 13-Jun-2022
Bladder cancer patients show reduced hospital stay by 20% post procedure
Read more...Same aged old male athletes at higher heart disease risk than female athletes
British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 07-Jun-2022
Stiffer aorta and older vascular age in older male athletes when compared to female athletes
Read more...Robot-assisted operations reduce the risk of blood clots and allow patients to recuperate faster
UCL Cancer Institute - 15-May-2022
Robotic assistance in cancer surgery could be far more beneficial than previously thought
Read more...Three minute exposure to deep red light can improve your eyesight
University College London (UCL) - 24-Nov-2021
Morning exposure to long wave deep red light showed 17%-20% improvement in colour vision
Read more...Improving mitochondrial function enhances colour vision in old age
New Atlas - 24-Nov-2021
Long wavelength exposure partially restores ATP and improves eye function
Read more...Fewer mistakes in protein synthesis extends lifespan in simple microbes
Phys.org - 14-Sep-2021
Interestingly, rapamycin (and other drugs) also improves accuracy of protein production
Read more...Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth
European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021
Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women
Read more...Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age
Guardian - 19-Aug-2021
Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia
Read more...Employment type in your 20s determines risk of heart disease later in life
CNBC - 11-Aug-2021
It's no real surprise that education (and with it, wealth) had a positive impact on health
Read more...One in three adults face midlife health crisis in Britain, finds new survey
BBC - 28-Jul-2021
Unhealthy lifestyle is causing middle-aged people prone to multiple health issues
Read more...A 3D-printed Third Thumb allows more functional activities with one hand
University College London (UCL) - 20-May-2021
Revolutionary wireless prosthetic thumb with effective adapatability in the brain
Read more...Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia
Guardian - 20-Apr-2021
Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%
Read more...Genes correlated for diseases with similar age at onset
Medical Xpress - 19-Apr-2021
UK Biobank study reveals genetic links & potential treatment strategies for age-related diseases
Read more...A Diabetes drug brings dramatic weight loss in obese patients
BBC - 11-Feb-2021
Semaglutide suppresses appetite, helping trail participants lose 20% of their weight
Read more...Red light therapy could be the clue to restore your eyesight
China Global Television Network (CGTN) - 13-Dec-2020
Red light improved health and lifespan of fruit flies; might work on humans too
Read more...Blood test for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear
BBC - 29-Jul-2020
Experts found a protein indicating the disease, providing early treatment in the future
Read more...Coronavirus gives extra incentive for smokers to kick the habit
BBC - 15-Jul-2020
1.5 times as many smokers quit in the last year than usual - a rare long-term benefit of the pandemic
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