Okay, so you’ve bought yourself a fancy new test kit to calculate your biological age, and it’s given you a figure that’s uncomfortably higher than your age in years. What next? What do the results mean when you break them down? What do you need to do to turn this data into improvements in your […]
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Longevity science may be a growing field, but there’s still a perception that it’s a playground for rich people or even just the feat of a sci-fi writer’s imagination – and that’s if you’re aware of it at all. There’s still a long way to go before the average person on the street can have
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They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but that’s defeatist. There’s no reason that people over 55 can’t pick up new knowledge and skills to help them enjoy a more active and meaningful old age. That’s the idea underpinning an app called GetSetUp, which is currently improving minds and building communities among
We’ve talked about the definition, the strengths and weaknesses, and what smart textiles mean for innovation in health tech. Now let’s give you the examples, introducing you to some of the most exciting new products to come out under the smart textiles label in 2023 (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/7-must-know-smart-textile-products-for-2023/). Remember, smart textiles have tech integrated into their very
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You may have heard me talk about biological age before. If you spend any time in longevity circles, it’s something that comes up a lot, although it can take a little while to get your head around it. There are lots of ways to calculate biological age, so it can be tricky to decide which
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Just why is artificial intelligence taking off in such a big way in healthcare circles? What makes it so potentially useful? The answer lies in the vast amounts of data that are collected and analyzed on a frankly ridiculous scale. Now we just need the policies and infrastructure to implement it both effectively and ethically
Just when you think we’ve reached the limits of new smart technology for the home, along comes a new innovation to blow your mind. Yes, there were televisions, refrigerators, and lighting. Now – and you might have to read this twice to believe it’s real – there’s the smart toilet seat (https://longevity.technology/news/portfolias-latest-agetech-investment-leaves-toi-labs-flushed-with-success/). Don’t roll your
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Eyes are part of the body that may be easy to dismiss when you’re trying to stay on top of your health. Sure, as you grow older, your eyesight may fade a bit, but compared to problems with your heart or brain, that seems pretty minor. However, evidence is starting to suggest that the eye
There are lots of devices and supplements out there that claim to aid sleep, but finding the one that works for you can seem impossible. Now there’s a new option, Peak Rest from Lifeforce, a complex combination of various ingredients that aims to make you more relaxed in every way (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/lifeforce-peak-rest-review-is-it-a-sleep-miracle-or-just-another-sleep-aid/). Of course, the question
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Wearables are becoming more popular. A glance at any magazine or website that covers health and wellbeing will tell you that. There are lots of reasons that these little devices are so popular, but some people also have a few concerns. Let’s take a deeper look at the wearables revolution (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/are-medical-wearables-the-key-to-solving-health-disparities/). Despite how important it
