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A new blood test could tell you the time of your body's clock
New research can identify a person's circadian rhythms through their blood sample, which could give us major new insights about our bodies.
Marla Paul is the Health Sciences Editor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Why some Amish people live a decade longer
Scientists have discovered the first genetic mutation that appears to protect against multiple aspects of biological aging in humans.
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This bioactive 'tissue paper' could regenerate organs
A new kind of bioactive “tissue paper” is made of materials derived from organs that are thin and flexible enough to fold into an origami bird.
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Whatever gets you out of bed could be the answer to a good night's sleep, according to this neurologist
Older adults who have a purpose in life are more likely to have fewer sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome—and sleep better over a long period of time.
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These 90 year olds had superior memories. And Alzheimer's
Recent studies suggest some elderly individuals with Alzheimer pathology in the brain suffer no cognitive decline.
How an 'age gap' could determine your risk of cancer
A Northwestern University study has revealed that the difference between your actual and biological age can play a role in cancer risk.