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Reducing insulin signaling in the brain can prolong lifespan
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http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-07/chb-ris071707...
Submitted by allen 17 months, 4 weeks, 8 hours ago
One route to a long and healthy life may be establishing the right balance in insulin signaling between the brain and the rest of the body, according to new research from Children’s Hospital Boston. The study, published in the July 20 issue of Science, not only reinforces the value of exercising and eating in moderation, but also helps explain a paradox in longevity research. Insulin sends a vital signal throughout the body telling cells to use sugar from the blood. But when cells become less
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