AFAR is pleased to continue an editorial partnership with the PBS website Next Avenue, public media’s first and only national journalism service for America’s booming 50+ population.
Our column spotlights insights from AFAR Senior Scientific Director Steven N. Austad, PhD, as well as Ask the Expert interviews with AFAR grantees and leadership.
Read Dr. Austad's recent columns below.
"Ways to Read Health News Like a Scientist" encourages consumers to move beyond headlines that provoke or overpromise and look for the real findings and trusted sources in an article. He outlines five ways lay audiences can approach health and science news so they can more effectively understand the original research. Read more here.
"What Can We Expect From a COVID-19 Vaccine?" reflects on why COVID-19 has disproportionately affected older adults, the particular role age-related immune decline has played to increasing vulnerability, and how aging research is working to prevent future viruses. Read more here.
"Immune Health and Aging in the Age of the Coronavirus" examines the various COVID-19 vaccines currently in development, detailing their potential safety and how effective they will be in older adults. Read more here.
“Does Our Blood Hold the Secrets of Our Longevity?” explores various “biological clocks,” including how studies showing how our blood can be used to calculate biological age. Read more here.
“What Space Flight Teaches Us About Aging”: On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, reflects on the various studies in space that have revealed new insights on the aging process. Read more here.
"What Biology Tells Us About Gender and Longevity" explores research that shows, from hormones to chromosomes, biological differences between men and women reveal fascinating paths to better understanding of longevity at any age. The article spotlights research led by AFAR experts Emily S. Davisl Dena Dubal, MD, PhD; and Dudley Lamming, PhD, as well as Dr. Austad's own published studies. Read more here.
"Last Year’s Research on Aging Hints at What Lies Ahead" explores new insights gained in the field in 2018 and the forecast for healthy aging in year ahead, highlighting a range of research led by AFAR experts Sebastian Brandhorst, PhD; Christin Burd, PhD; Pinchas Cohen, MD; Emily S. Davis; Denal Dubal, MD, PhD; Valter Longo, PhD; Su Jeong Kim, PhD; James L. Kirkland, MD; David Marcinek, PhD; Laura Niedernhofer, MD, PhD; Satchin Panda, PhD; Ming Xu, PhD; and Kelvin Yen, PhD. Read more here.
"Studies Show It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Health" explores research on lifestyle and drug interventions that can extend late-in-life health and featuring the research of AFAR experts Judy Campisi, PhD; Matt Kaeberlein, PhD; James Kirkland, MD, PhD; and Tom Rando, MD, PhD. Read more here.
"It's Not Just What You Eat -- It's When You Eat" explores the research of AFAR experts Valter Longo, PhD, and Satchin Panda, PhD, on caloric restriction, fasting-micking diets, and circadian rhythms. Read more here.
"What Can Dogs Teach Us About Aging Well?" focuses on the Dog Aging Project, a research study led by former AFAR grantees Matt Kaeberlein, PhD, and Daniel Promislow, PhD. Read more here.
Dr. Austad’s debut column -- “The Low Cost, All-Natural Tool for Healthy Aging” -- on the molecular benefits of exercise here.
