Gerontology

BioAge Discovers Key Pathway and Identifies Promising Phase 2 Ready Drug to Treat and Reverse Immune Aging, a Root Cause of COVID-19 Morbidity and Mortality in Older Patients

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Health, Articles, Gerontology, Old age, Clinical research, Drug discovery, Pharmaceutical industry, Ageing, Coronavirus disease, Clinical trial

BGE-175 has demonstrated clinical activity and safety in a large number of subjects across multiple clinical trials for another indication.

Key Points: 
  • BGE-175 has demonstrated clinical activity and safety in a large number of subjects across multiple clinical trials for another indication.
  • Aging is the largest risk factor for COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, said Kristen Fortney, Ph.D., BioAges Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Fortney added, Our AI-driven analysis of our proprietary human aging data maps out how the immune system is dysregulated during aging.
  • BGE-175 is the second in a growing pipeline of promising therapeutics that BioAge will bring forward to treat diseases of aging.

Is 80 Really the new 60? Aging Expert Lisa Cini Shares Ways to Conquer Getting Older and Live with Freedom

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Family, Retail, Communications, Consumer, Home Goods, Seniors, Publishing, Articles, Gerontology, Lifestyle, Self-care, Simple living, Slow movement, Underground culture, Ageing, Pilates, Health, Academic disciplines

Seniors are working, socializing, and staying active despite loved ones, friends, and society telling them to slow down, says Lisa.

Key Points: 
  • Seniors are working, socializing, and staying active despite loved ones, friends, and society telling them to slow down, says Lisa.
  • However, the true gift of aging is having enough experience to not care what others think and live on our own terms.
  • Ways to keep active physically can involve taking a daily walk, doing yoga or Pilates, bicycling, and so many more creative ways.
  • If you want to find the best tech products that help seniors Embrace Aging and Live Independently, visit BestLivingTech.com .

25-Year Dolphin Health Study Reveals Factors Contributing to Slow and Accelerated Aging Rates in Long-Lived Mammals

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Monday, August 10, 2020
Branches of biology, Biology, Biomarkers, Old age, Gerontology, Ageing, Fatty acids, Pentadecanoic acid

"The fact that our work is resulting in groundbreaking approaches to delay aging and improve health for both dolphins and humans is a dream come true."

Key Points: 
  • "The fact that our work is resulting in groundbreaking approaches to delay aging and improve health for both dolphins and humans is a dream come true."
  • The routine health data and 44 measures collected over time were analyzed to determine aging rates and establish aging rate-related biomarkers that could also be studied in humans.
  • Epitracker discovered four key biomarkers in dolphins associated with an accelerated aging rate.
  • In this study, increased dietary intake of a trace saturated fat called pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) predicted reversal of low hemoglobin, a key biomarker of accelerated aging rates.

"Behind The Scenes" With Laurence Fishburne Discusses the Blueprint for Active Aging in Senior Living Communities with national provider Symbria

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Saturday, August 8, 2020
Health care quality, Hospital readmission, Gerontology, Ageing, Mindset

Behind The Scenes is known for providing factual, unbiased information and specializes in mining the imaginative and exciting ideas that can benefit its viewers.

Key Points: 
  • Behind The Scenes is known for providing factual, unbiased information and specializes in mining the imaginative and exciting ideas that can benefit its viewers.
  • Symbria's segment focuses on embracingphysical fitness and falls preventionas a means to address shifting expectations and mindsets towards aging.
  • Symbria Inc. provides best-in-class pharmacy, rehab, and well-being programs along with ancillary resources and tools to benefit post-acute and senior living providers, and their patients and residents.
  • Symbria develops focused solutions for our clients' challenges that reduce hospital readmissions, build census and extend independence for those they serve.

Estée Lauder Introduces New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Branches of biology, Biology, Old age, Cell biology, Ageing, Gerontology, Epigenetics, Cell signaling

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Backed by an unprecedented new discovery in the scientific field of Epigenetics, Este Lauder introduces the revolutionary new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Backed by an unprecedented new discovery in the scientific field of Epigenetics, Este Lauder introduces the revolutionary new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex.
  • Advanced Night Repair absorbs fast as it works to reduce the look of multiple signs of aging and helps protect skin from the environmental assaults of modern life.
  • In a breakthrough discovery, Este Lauder identified a specific micro signaling molecule that is essential to skin's natural repair and promotes multiple vital anti-aging pathways.
  • Helps rapidly ignite a dynamic, connected repair network to help promote skin's natural repair processes.

Andrew Matthews Named Future Leader in Home Health Care by Aging Media Network

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Online Retail, Technology, Managed care, Health, General Health, Seniors, Food, Beverage, Retail, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Articles, Caregiving, Primary care, Home care, Health care, Gerontology

24 Hour Home Care announced today that Andrew Mathews, VP of Business Development, has been selected as a 2020 Future Leader by Aging Media Network in the category of Home Health Care.

Key Points: 
  • 24 Hour Home Care announced today that Andrew Mathews, VP of Business Development, has been selected as a 2020 Future Leader by Aging Media Network in the category of Home Health Care.
  • The Future Leaders Awards, presented by Aging Media Network, recognizes high-performing employees who are shaping the next decade of care delivery in home health industries.
  • Over the past 11 years at 24 Hour Home Care, Andrew has created an indelible impact within the organization and its communities.
  • Fortune named 24 Hour Home Care to the 50 Best Places to Work In Aging Services (2018 and 2019) and Top 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity.

Seragon Announces GenomeScore™, the First AI Platform to Measure Rate of Aging and Physiological Changes

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Branches of biology, Omics, Molecular biology, Gerontology, Old age, Medical genetics, Transcriptomics technologies, Ageing, Genetic testing, Epigenetics, Biomarkers of aging, Gene expression

While traditional genetic tests reveal genetic predisposition, the company's new platform allows individuals to understand how well their biological system is performing over time.

Key Points: 
  • While traditional genetic tests reveal genetic predisposition, the company's new platform allows individuals to understand how well their biological system is performing over time.
  • The platform shows both the individual's biological age and predicts one's body aging rate.
  • By combining transcriptome analysis, an assessment of gene expression, the platform can also predict the "age" of other physiological functions such as the immune and endocrine systems.
  • Based on a set of proprietary epigenetic, metabolic and gene expression markers, GenomeScore platform can predict an individual's speed of aging and physiological changes.

In COVID-19 Crisis, Older Americans Are More Resilient Than Younger Generations, Edward Jones and Age Wave Research Finds

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Human behavior, Articles, Gerontology, Humans, Emotions, Loneliness, Philosophy of love, Old age, Social isolation, Ageing, Telecommuting, Isolation

The landmark Edward Jones and Age Wave research uncovered a new definition for retirement, as far more than simply the end of work.

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  • The landmark Edward Jones and Age Wave research uncovered a new definition for retirement, as far more than simply the end of work.
  • Despite COVID-19's negative impact on finances, 67% of Americans said the pandemic has brought their families closer together.
  • The study was conducted by Edward Jones in partnership with Age Wave and The Harris Poll.
  • PLoS Med., July 2010
    [iii]National Institute on Aging, "Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks," April 23, 2019.

Aging Media Announces 2020 Future Leaders Awards Honorees

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Monday, August 3, 2020
Gerontology, Cision, Ageing, Companies

CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aging Media Network, Inc. ("Aging Media") is pleased to announce the winners of this year's Future Leaders Awards, recognizing high-performing employees who are shaping the next decade of care delivery across the senior housing, skilled nursing, home health and hospice industries.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aging Media Network, Inc. ("Aging Media") is pleased to announce the winners of this year's Future Leaders Awards, recognizing high-performing employees who are shaping the next decade of care delivery across the senior housing, skilled nursing, home health and hospice industries.
  • "We are thrilled to showcase these leaders across the care continuum with the Future Leader designation," said Aging Media Co-Founder George Yedinak.
  • "Together with Aging Media we are committed to recognizing these well-deserving future leaders and their organizations.
  • For more information about the Future Leader Awards and to view the complete Future Leaders Class of 2020, please visit https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/ .

Aging Life Care Association® Honors Growing Bolder's Marc Middleton With Its 2020 Distinguished Ambassador In Aging Award

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Gerontology, Marc Middleton, Ageing, DAAA

TUCSON, Ariz., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), will be honoring founder and CEO of the Growing Bolder media corporation, and multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Marc Middleton at its Annual Business Meeting on July 31, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TUCSON, Ariz., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), will be honoring founder and CEO of the Growing Bolder media corporation, and multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Marc Middleton at its Annual Business Meeting on July 31, 2020.
  • Middleton is the one of the leading voices in the growing movement that is Rebranding Aging.
  • The Distinguished Ambassador In Aging Award (DAAA) is given to an individual or organization that, through their actions, research, or invention has raised national awareness of a critical issue or need in aging and supports the mission and vision of the Aging Life Care Association.
  • Aging Life Care Association was formed in 1985 to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States.