Two things that are both rapidly increasing are the number of people over 65 in the world, and the number of new devices and technologies that could potentially make their lives easier. That’s if we can figure out the most effective ways to use them. Part of that is the development of connected technologies that …
MRIs are already one of the most important diagnostic tools available. They allow us to look deep inside the body and spot all sorts of medical problems. Now they’re being paired with one of the newest diagnostic tools, one that’s still very much in its early stages. Could artificial intelligence (AI) be used to make …
It seems that every other week, someone’s singing the praises of yet another medical innovation discovered thanks to AI. This time it’s the world of the anti-fibrotic drug, in this case to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Insilico Medicine is already a big name in the use of generative AI in longevity science, but this is …
Biohacking might not be the word on everyone’s tongue, but it’s certainly becoming more popular – even if you don’t know what to call it. Tech is a big part of that. Gone are the days when health and fitness were exclusively reliant on the guidance of professionals. People are taking control of their own …
Most of us have heard of gluten intolerance, but we don’t all know what it means. That can lead to a lot of confusion over whether it would be helpful for us to cut back on gluten or not. Let’s start with the proper definition, then go on to explain how you can find out …
Those familiar with longevity science will probably have encountered the concept of biological age as opposed to age in years, which can seem a little strange to newcomers. Now, however, there’s another new calculation to consider, your functional age (https://longevity.technology/news/measuring-longevity-making-the-case-for-functional-age/). Let’s take a look at what that means. Your age in years, also called chronological …
There are lots of reasons that aging is associated with a decline in health, but the deterioration of the immune system is a significant one. After all, it’s the immune system that allows us to fight off disease and heal from injury, and when it does go wrong, it’s the source of much of the …
Free radicals are a popular demon of health and longevity, taking the blame for many problems of aging. That’s not entirely fair, as they do have an important biological role to play, but there is evidence that they can sometimes cause harm. Up to this point, fighting free radicals has been the preserve of antioxidants, …
There was a time when a medical alert bracelet was just a band that went around your wrist and had a label saying “This person has [insert medical condition]”. Modern technology can do a lot more than that, however. Consider the example of the Kanega Watch, a stylish accessory that also happens to be able …
Our blood can tell all kinds of stories related to our health. It can track hormones and blood sugar and whether we have an infection. When our cells die, it’s where fragments of our cell-free DNA are cast adrift. That DNA is a diagnostic tool of its own, and it’s becoming clearer and clearer how …
