Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Sometimes, you’re going to encounter things that you can’t control and that make your life harder. Other causes of stress are things that you may be able to mitigate. But what if you are the source of your stress? That’s the question posed by one recent study (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/are-you-causing-your-stress-a-study-suggests-you-might-be/). […]
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Our cells are very important to our longevity. They are also very, very tiny. That makes it pretty hard to study them in detail. If we want to understand how they work – and maybe take some steps to stop them from deteriorating with age – first we need to be able to see them.
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Okay, so every piece of advice about increasing your longevity will likely throw in at least one line about diet and exercise. It’s generally understood that grand gestures mean nothing without these basics. Of course, diet and exercise can both be pretty broad categories. With so much conflicting advice out there, how can you find
No matter how fancy modern science becomes, one of the most important factors affecting our longevity will always be exercise. Of course, types of exercise vary widely, and it can be pretty hard to find a type that doesn’t just improve our health but is also enjoyable. Swimming is one of the most popular types
There was a time when, if you wanted to know anything about your health, you had to go to the doctor and get them to run tests. In these days of apps and AI, that’s no longer the case. More and more people are taking the power to measure their biological age into their own
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Supplements claim to do all kinds of strange and wonderful things. Sometimes, one supplement alone seems to have an impossibly long list of potential benefits. While it’s always best to be cautious when a health claim sounds too good to be true, there are some supplements that do have a plethora of possible uses. L-carnitine
When you start describing the many individuals and companies working to improve the human lifespan, the phrase “longevity industry” can sound a little mercenary. It summons images of bigwigs in suits trying to make money off of human aging and the diseases associated with it. Of course, you can’t make major medical and scientific innovations
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Dementia is difficult and harrowing in many ways, including the lack of effective treatments. This means that early diagnosis is particularly important. It allows you to make plans and take steps to mitigate the impact. Unfortunately, trying to predict the onset of dementia before symptoms start impairing quality of life is also very tricky. A
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We all know that human memory can fade as we age, but did you know that’s not just true for your brain? It’s also true for your cells. Scientists have been trying to figure out how older cells pass on information to newer cells, and why some of it gets lost in the process. Once
Ketones are a popular topic of conversation in health circles, but if you’ve heard of them, it’s most likely in the context of the ketogenic diet. Now, scientists in California are investigating whether ketone ester supplements might change how we age. What exactly are ketones? They’re a type of organic compound found in various forms
