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A new study has found that the protein CRTC-1 (red) in sensory neurons (green) mediated healthy aging via a neurotransmitter signal in the head of C. elegans (pictured). Researchers were struck by the fact that aging was influenced more by what the animals perceived they were eating than what they actually ate.

Perception of food consumption overrides reality

Research suggests anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction without the restriction

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DateFebruary 26, 2015

A study shows that the key benefit to dietary restriction is increased production of endogenous hydrogen sulfide, which plays a major role in delivering the benefits of longevity and stress resistance.

Growing support for dietary restriction

Researchers identify health benefits beyond longer lifespans

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DateDecember 23, 2014