Caloric restriction may help longevity—but comes with tradeoffs. A molecule called LCA might offer the upside, without the ...

Restricting calorie intake in species such as mice, rhesus monkeys, and fruit flies has been shown to extend their lifespans. In some cases, these animals not only live longer, but are also free of ...

Dramatic calorie restriction is associated with increased lifespan in rats. Whether such a relation exists in humans, however, remains unknown. In this randomized trial, researchers evaluated the ...

Research suggests that while cutting calories might help you lose weight and reduce risk of disease, it also carries health risks. Living comes with a side effect: aging. Despite what you might hear ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigate the combined effects of caloric restriction (CR) and clinical psychological intervention (CPI) on the composition of the ...

Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their ...

Eating a balanced diet is a no-brainer for anyone wanting to be healthier. However, it turns out that a specific diet could provide even more benefits. Researchers have found that a 2-year calorie ...

Today, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) supports CR research in both rodents and primates to the tune of $3 million per year. Much of the rodent work is directed at discovering the mechanism that ...

Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their ...

A significant, long-term reduction in calorie consumption resulted in a slowing of aging in the brain, according to a study of rhesus monkeys recently published in Aging Cell. The study was conducted ...