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03 AUG 2026 · 4 STORIES · ABOUT 2 MINS

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Today’s lead

Understanding temporal changes in intrinsic capacity: analysis of domain-specific intrinsic capacity using SHARE data

Global population aging challenges acute, disease-centric healthcare models and highlights the need for functional markers of aging. The World Health Organization’s intrinsic capacity (IC) framework, encompassing cognition, vitality, locomotion, psychological well-being, and sensory function, provides a multidimensional measure of functional reserve.

GeroScience · 01:00

№02 / 4 · News-Medical

Traditional Japanese medicine for obesity may help reduce age-related tissue fibrosis

A traditional Japanese medicine used for obesity may do more than support weight loss. Researchers at the University of Osaka, working with Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

News-Medical · 03:35

№03 / 4 · News-Medical

Daytime cortisol patterns track cognitive decline but not Alzheimer’s disease risk

In 3,895 older adults, moderate daytime cortisol variability was associated with better cognition and slower decline, while the highest daily cortisol exposure was linked to poorer cognition and faster decline.

News-Medical · 03:32

№04 / 4 · Fight Aging!

Fight Aging! Newsletter, August 3rd 2026

Enhanced Aquaporin 4 Activity Improves Glymphatic Drainage of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Mice A Novel View of Age-Related Mitochondrial Dysfunction as a Failure of Adaptability The Conservative View on the Current Peptide Craze T Cell Exhaustion as a Failure to Conserve Energy, Regulated…

Fight Aging! · 14:05

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