They’re some of the most challenging questions facing those who care for elderly or ill relatives. How do you monitor their health while respecting their privacy? How do you offer support while still allowing them autonomy? And what happens if they’re uncomfortable with modern technological solutions? EchoCare may have an answer (https://longevity.technology/news/aip-trailblazer-2-echocare/). EchoCare’s flagship system […]
Skin isn’t just the thing that holds the rest of our body together. It’s a vital organ in its own right, and it tells the story of our health across its surface. There are also many different ways that it can end up damaged or diseased. Modern technology, including AI, may make diagnosing any problems
Humans have been experimenting with psychedelics for pretty much forever. History is full of folks giving themselves visions or trying to find a higher level of consciousness. For many of these people, psychedelics seemed to have a healing effect. It’s taken science a while to catch up with the potential, but now the research is
There’s no denying it’s more convenient to exercise at home. Anyone who’s woken up before dawn so they can try to get to the gym before having to go to work would probably agree. Of course, the gym is generally where you find the most useful equipment. Can the CAROL Bike help change that? Beginners
Fans of the Mary Poppins film starring Julie Andrews may recall that memorable sequence when she joins the Banks children and Uncle Albert on the ceiling. They float there through the power of laughter, and they go on to sing about all the benefits of a good giggle. We might not be able to promise
Combining textiles with technology is proving a fascinatingly innovative way to modernize a wide range of industries, not just through the broad scope of the possible applications, but also with its impressive potential when it comes to sustainability. I could talk about smart textiles all day, but I’ll try to focus on just a few
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The list of people who don’t enjoy chocolate is probably short, but not everyone likes it dark. High cocoa can be bitter and is a bit of an acquired taste. It’s also probably the healthiest version (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/dark-chocolate-benefits-nutrition-side-effects-types-calories/). It’s not often that we tell you that a snack mostly thought of as a luxurious treat may
Isometric sounds like the sort of word you might encounter in a math class. It may seem intimidating, but don’t worry. I’m going to explain the concept of isometric exercise so you can decide for yourself whether this distinctive approach may improve your health (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/isometric-exercise-definition-benefits-examples-risks-routine/). You may have seen stretching, that essential part of any
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You might remember me telling you about epigenetic testing, one of the exciting frontiers of modern medicine. It can provide information that isn’t available anywhere else, even in a more standard genetic test, and it has big implications for healthcare. I’ve explained the basics of how it works, so now I’m going to look in
Not all vegetables are created equal in the grand game of healthy nutrition. Most of them have at least one vitamin or mineral, but there are some that go far beyond and tend to top lists of the best foods to eat. Cruciferous vegetables fall into that category, but you may not have heard of
