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The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
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University College London (UCL) News
Living near airports with high aircraft noise may increase the risk of heart conditions
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - 08-Jan-2025High noise exposure was linked to a two- to four-fold increase in heart risks
Each cigarette cuts life by 17 minutes for men, 22 minutes for women
Independent - 30-Dec-2024Stopping smoking improves life expectancy almost immediately
NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking
BBC - 12-Nov-2024E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option
Ageing might be a continuation of development rather than just wear and tear
Live Forever Club - 25-Oct-2024This approach offers new insights into how and why we age
Revolutionary handheld scanner could change cancer and arthritis diagnosis
Independent - 30-Sep-2024A new photoacoustic device offers real-time, detailed 3D imaging, promising faster disease detection
Dementia: the power of early prevention, effective intervention, and care
Live Forever Club - 05-Sep-2024New research adds vision loss and high cholesterol to dementia risk factors
Doubts raised about effectiveness of anti-ageing research for humans
The EMBO Journal - 16-Aug-2024Large investments continue, but human research outcomes remain uncertain
Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic
Independent - 27-Jun-2024Blood sugar monitors might actually cause anxiety and unhealthy eating habits
Mars mission and prolonged space travel could be bad for astronauts' kidneys
New Atlas - 13-Jun-2024Possible factors of damage include radiation exposure and microgravity
U.K. health crisis deepens as England's poorest communities see life expectancy decline
Sky News - 01-May-2024Researchers blame government policies for stalled progress and widening health gap
Tiny carbon beads improve gut health and fight liver disease in rats and mice
University College London (UCL) - 15-Apr-2024Innovative approach to protect organs from harmful gut bacteria
Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis
BBC - 04-Apr-2024Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments
UCL study reveals cancer risk associated with vaping-induced DNA damage
Sky News - 20-Mar-2024Study finds concerning similarities in DNA damage between vapers and smokers
Regenerative hearing drug shows promise in early clinical trials
University College London (UCL) - 05-Mar-2024Drug LY3056480 didn't fix hearing completely but 45% participants showed better results
Ageing may not be just wear and tear, but a programmed continuation of development
Live Forever Club - 31-Dec-2023Methylation patterns, measured by epigenetic clocks, offer novel insights
Is your heart older than you are? The lifestyle habits ticking away at your time
Live Forever Club - 15-Dec-2023Complex interplay of genetics and lifestyle in influencing heart health
Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting
Independent - 10-Nov-2023Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
UK air pollution regulations are saving lives, but not protecting ecosystems
University College London (UCL) - 25-Oct-2023Existing regulations are not enough to protect sensitive habitats from ammonia
Genetic risk scores fall short in predicting common diseases
Independent - 17-Oct-2023Limited accuracy, casting doubt on their suitability for public health screening
Hobbies are a powerful tool for boosting mental health in older adults
Forbes - 14-Sep-2023A prescription for better mental health and well-being, regardless of country
Daytime napping: A natural elixir for brain health and longevity
BBC - 20-Jun-2023Short snoozes under 30 minutes can boost brain size and potentially delay brain aging by up to 6 years
UK civil servants study highlights danger of 5 hours sleep
BBC - 19-Oct-2022Leads to 30% higher risk of chronic disease compared to seven hours
Breakthrough gene therapy offers cure for a rare bleeding disorder heamophilia
BBC - 21-Jul-2022Trial results were positive but cautioned the use until proven safe and effective
Minimally invasive robotic surgery challenges the gold standard open surgery
SciTechDaily - 13-Jun-2022Bladder cancer patients show reduced hospital stay by 20% post procedure
Same aged old male athletes at higher heart disease risk than female athletes
British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 07-Jun-2022Stiffer aorta and older vascular age in older male athletes when compared to female athletes
Robot-assisted operations reduce the risk of blood clots and allow patients to recuperate faster
UCL Cancer Institute - 15-May-2022Robotic assistance in cancer surgery could be far more beneficial than previously thought
Three minute exposure to deep red light can improve your eyesight
University College London (UCL) - 24-Nov-2021Morning exposure to long wave deep red light showed 17%-20% improvement in colour vision
Improving mitochondrial function enhances colour vision in old age
New Atlas - 24-Nov-2021Long wavelength exposure partially restores ATP and improves eye function
Fewer mistakes in protein synthesis extends lifespan in simple microbes
Phys.org - 14-Sep-2021Interestingly, rapamycin (and other drugs) also improves accuracy of protein production
Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth
European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women
Stimulating jobs delays dementia in old age
Guardian - 19-Aug-2021Keeping your brain active, whether through work or hobbies may delay dementia
Employment type in your 20s determines risk of heart disease later in life
CNBC - 11-Aug-2021It's no real surprise that education (and with it, wealth) had a positive impact on health
One in three adults face midlife health crisis in Britain, finds new survey
BBC - 28-Jul-2021Unhealthy lifestyle is causing middle-aged people prone to multiple health issues
A 3D-printed Third Thumb allows more functional activities with one hand
University College London (UCL) - 20-May-2021Revolutionary wireless prosthetic thumb with effective adapatability in the brain
Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia
Guardian - 20-Apr-2021Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%
Genes correlated for diseases with similar age at onset
Medical Xpress - 19-Apr-2021UK Biobank study reveals genetic links & potential treatment strategies for age-related diseases
A Diabetes drug brings dramatic weight loss in obese patients
BBC - 11-Feb-2021Semaglutide suppresses appetite, helping trail participants lose 20% of their weight
New liver disease treatments show safety and patient improvements
University College London (UCL) - 22-Jan-2021Carbalive™ treats cirrhosis while Dialive™ treats liver failure
Red light therapy could be the clue to restore your eyesight
China Global Television Network (CGTN) - 13-Dec-2020Red light improved health and lifespan of fruit flies; might work on humans too
Blood test for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear
BBC - 29-Jul-2020Experts found a protein indicating the disease, providing early treatment in the future
Coronavirus gives extra incentive for smokers to kick the habit
BBC - 15-Jul-20201.5 times as many smokers quit in the last year than usual - a rare long-term benefit of the pandemic
Age-related diseases: Common genetic associations and therapeutic implications
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Jun-2020With genomic database and statistical tools, more interventions can be discovered
Obesity in adults is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later
Pharma Times - 29-Jun-2020A Mediterranean diet may help you to keep your weight in check
Staring at deep red light improved eyesight in aged 40 and up
EurekAlert! - 28-Jun-2020Animal and human models show significant results for a £12 device
Long-term repetitive negative thinking increases risk of dementia
Independent - 09-Jun-2020Study shows this certain thinking pattern is linked to release of harmful brain proteins
Experts devise newest epigenetic clock for anti-ageing drugs discovery
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 03-Jun-2020Showed impressive results based on experiments in vitro and in vivo, but more work to be done
M3DIMAKER 3D printer for personalized medicine, launched
3DPrint.com - 10-Apr-2020Revolutionary tech to tailor patient-specific drugs for research and actual use
Blood test as multi-cancer detection tool
BBC - 31-Mar-2020More to look forward as it promises early cancer detection when fine-tuned
Inequalities in wealth leads to inequalities in healthspan
Independent - 15-Jan-2020Access to healthcare maybe restricted in disadvantaged socioeconomic groups
Running a marathon improves the health of a runner's arteries
BBC - 07-Jan-2020If you have heart disease or other medical conditions, consult your doctor first
AlzEye to hunt for Alzheimer's in retina scans
The Economist - 18-Dec-2019People's eye changes over 10 years were correlated with the emergence of Alzheimer’s disease
Magnetic nanoparticles that filter diseases from blood awaiting human trials
Telegraph - 10-Nov-2019Once technology is proven it could be used to remove ageing factors in old blood
Combination drug therapy increased the lifespan of Drosophila
Phys.org - 30-Sep-2019Treatment combination consists of lithium, trametinib and rapamycin
Gum disease could trigger high blood pressure
WebMD - 27-Sep-2019Dentists should warn patients about the potential risk of gum disease and high blood pressure
Active social life in 50s and 60s could cut off dementia risk
Guardian - 02-Aug-2019Seeing friends daily reduced the dementia risk, but seeing relatives did not
Five-minute scan can predict cognitive decline
BBC - 12-Nov-2018High intensity pulse travelling towards the brain indicative of accelerated cognitive decline over the next decade.
AI eye doctor as good as experts
Guardian - 13-Aug-2018This A.I reports over 50 different eye diseases with a 94% accuracy
High BP in middle age increases dementia risk
NHS - 14-Jun-2018People over 50 years old has increased risk for dementia when they reach 130 mmHg
Dry January has a dramatic effect on health
Metro - 16-May-2018Alcohol abstinence leads to improved health and reduced insulin resistance
Why Does Hair Turn Gray? Scientists May Know
Newsweek - 04-May-2018Melanocytes make melanin which gives our hair its colour. Special stem cells then add melanocyte...
Top 6 wrong beliefs in causes of cancer
BBC - 26-Apr-2018Increasing numbers of people getting the risk factors wrong. Common misconceptions about cancer ...
24-hour blood pressure monitoring better predictor
NHS - 19-Apr-2018One off readings suffer from white coat and masked hypertension. White coat hypertension is wher...
Poor children now overweight, not underweight
Telegraph - 20-Mar-2018A study shows poor children in Britain are now heavier than wealthy ones
Trial shows Huntington's drug could slow progress of disease
Guardian - 11-Dec-2017Drug suppresses the effects of the Huntington’s mutation that causes irreversible damage to the b...
Pol III enzyme shows anti-aging potential
New Atlas - 04-Dec-2017RNA polymerase III (Pol III) is an enzyme essential for cell growth. Found withinin almost all c...
Probe record activity of hundreds of neurons simultaneously
Kurzweil Network - 08-Nov-2017Neuropixels probes are similar to electrophysiology probes, but... 1. thinner than a human hair ...
First hints Parkinson's can be stopped
BBC - 04-Jul-2017Current drugs help manage the symptoms, but do not prevent brain cells dying. Patients given dia...
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some heart conditions
BMJ - 22-Mar-2017Study of nearly 2 million adults who were free from CVD at baseline. Non-drinkers were separated...
Consistently enjoying life could make you live longer
Medical News Today - 27-Dec-2016Earlier findings showed that enjoyment of life during a single moment in time was associated with...
The sociable hobbies that will help you live a happier, longer life
Express - 15-Feb-2016People’s long term health deteriorates rapidly after retirement. 6 year mortality rate drops fro...
Weekend-only workouts ‘still give an important health boost’
NHS - 10-Jan-2016Any activity reduces risk of death from any cause or cardiovascular disease. Weekend only activi...
Two New Teams Join Global Effort to Bioengineer a New Liver
New Organ - 04-Feb-2015New Organ, a collective initiative for biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine, announce...
