Signs of the times: How human organs age differently
A look at the different aging processes and their effects on our health. Age is complex and cannot be expressed in a single number. Two people of the same age can be very different – one healthy, the other sick or suffering from chronic conditions. Even within the human body, age cannot be uniform. Some […]
Can we increase our life expectancy? Science provides answers
Genes alone are not decisive for a longer life; a healthy lifestyle and risk avoidance play a crucial role. Life expectancy and longevity are fascinating topics that relate to various aspects of human life. A long life is not solely determined by genetic predisposition. Science shows that a healthy lifestyle and the avoidance of risk […]
The role of autophagy in muscle health
New ways to keep our muscles strong even in old age Autophagy, or cell cleansing, is a crucial mechanism in cell maintenance that creates a balance between degradation and renewal. While excess autophagy can increase tissue degeneration, a lack of autophagy also contributes to degenerative processes. The interaction between the AMPK metabolic pathway, which promotes autophagy, and […]