More than a million people experience corneal opacity every year. In its most severe cases, it can lead to blindness. There are already a few possible treatments of varying effectiveness, and now it looks like one more could be on the way. An Indian biotech company by the name of Pandorum Technologies has secured funding […]
When you’re stressed, or even if you’re feeling OK but want to test out the potential benefits of meditation, one of the main things experts will tell you is to work on your breathing. That’s fine, but how exactly do you control your breath until you’re clear-headed and relaxed? Consider box breathing (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/box-breathing-technique-definition-benefits-uses-tips/). There are
We know that early detection is one of the key elements when treating any disease. You can treat them with milder therapies or even make preventative lifestyle changes. Some recent research at Tel Aviv University suggests we may be able to predict Alzheimer’s more than a decade before its onset, in addition to correcting abnormal
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Mental health is a complicated matter that is impacted by a wide variety of factors. Some, like genetics, you can’t change, but you can still improve your lifestyle. There are a few bad habits that, if you cut them out, may help keep your brain on track (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/5-everyday-habits-that-are-hurting-your-brain-health/). Smoking is one of the worst habits
You might not think of your boss as being someone with your welfare at heart, but employers do have a duty of care toward their employees. The good ones make an effort to check in with how you’re doing and make accommodations where necessary. During the pandemic, this looked a little different thanks to the
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It’s an unfortunate truth that access to healthcare often depends on where we live. When early diagnosis and intervention are so important to the management of disease, any delay can have a devastating impact. That’s part of what makes modern technology so useful. It can put the resources you need in the palm of your
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Most discussions about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia focus on reducing risk and managing the decline. We often say that there is no cure; once the damage to your brain has been done, it can’t be undone. But what if there is a mechanism that could, theoretically, repair the synapses damaged by Alzheimer’s, and
What really goes on when you’re asleep? If you want to know, you’re going to need some help. Obviously, monitoring it for yourself is a little difficult when you’re dreaming sweet (or not so sweet) dreams. This isn’t just a matter of curiosity. Our sleep patterns, and the ways our physiology changes as we sleep,
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CBD is one of the compounds of the moment when it comes to wellness. After years of skepticism and legal trickiness, there’s finally an acknowledgement that it can have all kinds of health benefits. In the case of Nordic Nutris’ CBD Oil Drops, the focus is on helping you sleep – and giving you better
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The nights get longer and darker. The weather gets colder and colder, possibly accompanied by the wild wind and driving rain. Perhaps it’s not surprising that many people struggle to cope with the change of the seasons. SAD really is the best acronym for seasonal affective disorder, but it doesn’t tell you how to manage
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