Aging well? It relies also on gut bacteria
the whole set of organisms living in our intestines is called microbiota. Today we know that they are key for health and that they also have a role in the ageing process.
Metabolism, is it true that it slows down with age?
Yes, while ageing the reactions that occur in the body become less efficient. But through small interventions on nutrition and physical activity it is possible to stimulate it, stopping the aging process and reducing the risk of disease.
Aging is not only about your DNA
The genes’ role in the way we age has shrunk in recent years. Much more, in fact, depends on epigenetics, the set of biochemical reactions acting on the genome. Here is what epigenetic ageing is and what we can do to slow it down
The chronic inflammation that gets us old…
It is known as inflammaging: a state of low grade but chronic inflammation, which damages the body. Studies have shown that it plays an important role in the onset of diseases associated with ageing and in the fragility of older people.
Sirtuins, the 7 genes that make us live longer and better
They are called SIRT and qualified as ” longevity genes”. They are responsible for the production of sirtuins, fundamental proteins that allow cells – and us – to live longer. Scientists have begun to understand how to make them work at their best.
