EVERWELL

  Introduction: A Surprising New Player in the Fight Against Aging The search for ways to slow aging has led scientists to an unexpected candidate: oxytocin, often called the “love hormone.” Known for its role in bonding, trust, and emotional connection, oxytocin might also hold the key to reversing brain aging. New research shows that oxytocin levels naturally decline with age, and this drop may set off a chain reaction that accelerates inflammation, damages DNA regulation, and weakens the brain’s energy systems. So, can restoring oxytocin reverse this process? A new study in mice suggests it might. Researchers found that oxytocin delivered through a nasal spray revived molecular markers of youth and improved brain health in just 10 days. The Problem: The Vicious Cycle of Brain Aging As we age, the brain undergoes several interconnected changes that reinforce each other: Falling oxytocin levels: Aging mice had lower oxytocin levels and fewer oxytocin-producing neurons in t...