Hypothalamus News

There are many reasons why people get insufficient sleep in our 24/7 society, from early starts at work or school, or long commutes, to caffeine-rich food and drink.

Many experiments have demonstrated that eating about 30 percent less than needed to keep up with the body's energy needs extends longevity and improves health in animals ranging from the humble earthworm to rhesus monkeys.

Frontiers in Endocrinology Differential roles of orexin receptors in the regulation of sleep/wakefulness Takeshi Sakurai, the lead author on the 1998 article that first described orexin, here reviews the latest research on orexin and its role in regulating sleep and wakefulness.

A study reported by scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York announced that they have found the region of the brain responsible for aging and can target it to increase longevity in mice.

Do you feel cold when others are comfortable? Or, do you tend to feel warm all the time? Either way, it's probably not because your body's temperature is fluctuating wildly.

You may not really want to live forever - if it's so wonderful, why are all those movie vampires so mopey? But how would you feel about a much longer life, especially if it comes with less cognitive decline? A promising new discovery about how we age could lead to discoveries that extend our lives by 20% or more.

Do you want to live a longer life in good health? Simple practices can make some difference, such as exercise or calorie restriction.

Well, okay, it's not a fountain, really, it's part of the juice inside the head--but researchers from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, have found that at least in some mammals , the hypothalamus , an almond-sized organ deep within the brain, actually controls aging throughout the body.

Insomnia has been found to be more common among females than males due to the relative size of the hypothalamus and its response to hormones.

For thousands of years, explorers have set out on a quest for the fountain of youth.

Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University may have found the " Fountain of Youth " or rather, the "fountain of aging ". In a paper published on May 1st, 2013, in the online edition of Nature , Hypothalamic programming of systemic ageing involving IKK-I2, NF-IoB and GnRH , scientists pinpointed a protein complex in the ... (more)

Do you want to live a longer life in good health? Simple practices can make some difference, such as exercise or calorie restriction.

The area of the brain that controls growth, reproduction and metabolism also kick-starts ageing, according to a study published today in Nature 1 . The finding could lead to new treatments for age-related illnesses, helping people to live longer.

While the search continues for the Fountain of Youth, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of aging": the brain region known as the hypothalamus.

A team of American and Italian neuroscientists has identified a cellular change in the brain that accompanies obesity .

WASHINGTON , April 30, 2013 - Immunity is enhancing the immune system. The seat of immunity is primarily found in the gastrointestinal system.

Researchers have identified a mechanism for the body's ongoing tendency to return to the heavier weight.

HORMONAL conditions are far too common in our population, especially among women.