Traditional Japanese ‘samurai squats’ improve leg strength
Tohoku University researchers find that practising Rei-ho, a samurai etiquette, boosts knee extension strength by 25.9%.
Spider uses trapped fireflies as glowing bait to attract more prey
Researchers at Tunghai University discover spiders exploit firefly bioluminescence, increasing prey capture by tenfold.
Artificial intelligence identifies anti-aging drug candidates targeting ‘zombie’ cells
Researchers from MIT and Integrated Biosciences discover three potent senolytic compounds with high oral bioavailability.
Brewed for longevity: drinking coffee linked with healthy aging in women
Harvard University study reveals caffeinated coffee boosts mental and physical health, but tea and cola don’t.
Positive life outlook may protect against middle-aged memory loss, 16-year study suggests
University of Liverpool research reveals higher wellbeing linked to better memory scores, independent of depressive symptoms.
Hope is the key to a meaningful life, according to new research
University of Missouri study reveals hope surpasses happiness in fostering meaning, impacting relationships and physical health.
Hold the cream and sugar: black coffee linked to lower risk of death
Tufts University study finds 1-2 cups of black coffee daily reduces all-cause mortality risk by 14 percent.
Could ‘pausing’ cell death be the final frontier in medicine on Earth and beyond?
University College London explores necrosis intervention, potentially transforming age-related disease treatments and space health strategies.
Even bumble bee queens need personal days, too
UC Riverside study finds queens pause egg-laying to conserve energy, ensuring colony survival during vulnerable early days.
Black tea and berries could contribute to healthier aging
Edith Cowan University researchers find flavonoid-rich foods like black tea reduce frailty and improve mental health.