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
We know that more and more people are aging and needing care. It has proven immensely challenging to ensure that everyone who needs it can access the appropriate support to allow them to maintain a good quality of life. One challenge may arise when there are significant cultural differences between the carer and the person
You may never have heard of glycans, but you’ve probably observed their effects. Most notably, they’re involved in your immune system’s inflammatory response. Now, as you might know, inflammation can be an important part of fighting off injury and disease, but too much of it causes long-term health problems. If you can measure your glycans,
People are living longer, but that can create problems. It means more degenerative conditions, the ones that slowly wear away at your body until your quality of life disappears. Biotech is one way that older people may be able to maintain independence for longer, perhaps through robotic wearables. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes known as
