There are many indications that fasting promotes longevity. In recent years, much attention has been devoted to so-called caloric restriction mimetics (CMRs), substances that simulate the he... Read more
Joslin researchers show that caloric restriction lowers levels of innate immunity and inflammation, leading to increased longevity. Scientists have known for decades that caloric restriction... Read more
A molecule produced during fasting or calorie restriction has anti-aging effects on the vascular system, which could reduce the occurrence and severity of human diseases related to blood ves... Read more
Scientists have long known that restricting calories can fend off physiological signs of aging, with studies in fruit flies, roundworms, rodents and even people showing that chronically slas... Read more
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers find that an FDA-approved drug to treat high blood pressure seems to extend life span in worms via a cell signaling pathway that may mimic caloric... Read more
Almost a century ago, scientists discovered that cutting calorie intake could dramatically extend lifespan in certain animal species. Despite numerous studies since, however, researchers hav... Read more
Rogers Lab Makes Key Finding in Cell Process Crucial to Slowed Aging from Dietary Restriction, Bringing Us One Step Closer to Human Therapeutics. Scientists have known for decades that drast... Read more
Settling a persistent scientific controversy, a long-awaited report shows that restricting calories does indeed help rhesus monkeys live longer, healthier lives. A remarkable collaboration b... Read more
Scientists answer hotly debated questions about how calorie restriction delays aging process Among scientists, the role of proteins called sirtuins in enhancing longevity has been hotly deba... Read more
