Publications

New research links "safe" levels of air pollution to premature death.Every day, you inhale thousands of gallons of air — mostly nitrogen, oxygen, and a smattering of other gases. But that air also contains tiny particles spewed from power plants, industrial factories, and vehicles. These pollutants can trigger heart attacks, strokes, a...

An interesting review about natural biological active compunds that potentially can help your skin stay young longer.​Authors: Maria Cavinato, Birgit Waltenberger, Giorgia Baraldo, Carla V. C. Grade, Hermann Stuppner, Pidder Jansen-DürrAbstractSkin is continuously exposed to a variety of environmental stresses, in...

Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors, for example, working in the garden. This activity is pleasant and healthy, which means it will help you to remain young and cheerful.​Author: Kim HayesIn addition to providing nutritious veggies and fruits for your dinner table and beautiful flowers to decorate it, gardening offe...

​By Healthy Aging TeamAmericans are living longer, and most of us want to stay in our own homes as long as possible.But staying healthy, secure, and independent at home requires more than installing grab bars in the bathroom. It's also about living in a community that can support you as you age.According to new research by the Milken Institute's Ce...

​How do living conditions at a young age affect subsequent health and life expectancy? The long-term study on wild banded mongooses demonstrates some patterns.Authors: Harry H. Marshall, Emma I. K. Vitikainen, Francis Mwanguhya, Robert Businge, Solomon Kyabulima, Michelle C. Hares, Emma Inzani, Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Kenneth Mwesige, Hazel J....