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Hair greying and cancer may be two opposing outcomes of the same cellular process. Researchers at The University of Tokyo found that melanocyte stem cells (McSCs), which produce pigment in hair and skin, respond to stress in different ways. DNA damage from double-strand breaks triggers senescence-coupled differentiation (seno-differentiation), causing stem cells to permanently mature and […]

New research suggests that harmful mouth bacteria may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists in South Korea found that Streptococcus mutans, a common bacterium linked to dental cavities, can migrate from the mouth to the gut, where it produces compounds capable of entering the bloodstream and affecting the brain. These bacterial byproducts were […]

New research suggests a daily coffee may protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that increases stroke and heart failure risk. Contrary to longstanding advice to limit caffeine, participants who drank at least one cup of caffeinated coffee daily had a 39 per cent lower risk of AFib recurrence. The findings come […]

Brazil is emerging as a key resource for studying extreme longevity, thanks to its highly diverse population, which carries millions of genetic variants absent from standard datasets. Researchers at the University of São Paulo have studied more than 160 centenarians, including 20 supercentenarians (110 years or older), many of whom remained mentally sharp and resilient […]

A study published in Aging by researchers at King’s College London has identified a link between the cocoa compound theobromine and slower biological ageing. The researchers measured theobromine levels in the blood of more than 1600 participants from two European cohorts, including Twin Suk and KORA, and compared these with biological age markers based on […]

An updated Cochrane review suggests that regular exercise can reduce symptoms of depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Led by researchers at the University of Lancashire, the analysis reviewed 73 randomised controlled trials involving nearly 5000 adults with depression. Compared with no treatment, exercise produced moderate improvements in depressive symptoms. When measured against psychological […]

Christine Broadbent reveals the plantary influences for May and June 2026. ARIES Regeneration involves perspiration, with Saturn and Neptune in Aries for years now. Saturn’s hard-work push gets creative in May and June, while Uranus and Pluto both support Neptune, inspiring imagination. Mars is in Aries until May 19, adding extra fi ery determination. On […]

There is a lot of talk these days about falling somewhere on the spectrum. This has almost become an integrated part of mainstream language, with the increasing awareness of what it means to have autism or Asperger’s traits. But what is still quite misunderstood and not yet widely recognised is another spectrum that shows up […]

Ancient cultures across the world have long believed human beings are made of far more than just their physical bodies. Thousands of years before Western medicine dissected cadavers, the yoga tradition was exploring the magnitude of this intangible, energetic landscape within us. They knew beneath the skin and bone was a far more subtle, yet […]

Adopting a vegan diet can be an exciting and positive shift towards more vibrant health and sustainable living. But one question often arises: are you getting all the nutrients you need? The good news is, with thoughtful planning, a vegan diet can supply every essential nutrient — sometimes even more effectively than a typical omnivorous […]

Vitamin D’s essential function of facilitating the absorption of calcium is all-important for the wellbeing of our bones. Imagine watching one of Sir David Attenborough’s remarkable documentaries showcasing the dazzling magnificence of the natural world coupled with the vibrant brilliance of the creatures that inhabit its surrounds, only this time the focus of the cameras […]

Fish as a Healing Food Fish is incredibly nutrient-dense and, although it can contain nasties, is such a potentially healing food that you can’t ignore it. Fish has been a major food source for many species that inhabit this planet, including humans, for millennia. Fish are probably the most diverse group of vertebrates with over […]