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
Stem cells are often talked about as the future of medicine. The potential of regenerative therapies could be almost limitless, but there are also some problems getting it off the ground. If we want to treat countless currently untreatable diseases and improve human longevity, there are several problems that need to be solved. Some of
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Anyone who’s ever had any kind of medical procedure done – or has just watched a medical drama on TV – knows the importance of checking your heart rate. It’s meant to beat somewhere between 70 and 75 times a minute; if it’s too fast, or too slow, or it’s not quite regular, it could
All the things we normally say about obesity and fat loss being complicated are especially true with children. It’s even more difficult to establish a definition of what constitutes obesity, it’s even more important to avoid stigmatization, and sometimes all you need to do is wait for puberty and all the fat will disappear by
