Longevity science is increasing in popularity and success, and it’s important to not only acknowledge those who are already revolutionizing the industry, but also give the next generation the support they need to continue the work. Enter the Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience research. The Hevolution Foundation is a Riyadh-based nonprofit […]
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It seems that every week there’s a new announcement about some AI-driven longevity technology that’s going to revolutionize the industry. Whether all of them will be successful, let alone become widely available, is up for debate. However, with $5.8 million extra in funding secured, it looks like Biolytica is betting on its NEXUS platform being
It sounds like a meaningless platitude and something to say when there’s no meaningful treatment available. Directions to “think positive” may make your teeth grate when there’s a physical injury or illness causing you pain and disrupting your life. Research suggests, however, that positive thoughts may actually have medical benefits, including reversing cognitive decline (https://longevity.technology/news/time-to-think-positive-optimistic-attitude-to-aging-could-help-reverse-cognitive-decline/).
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We’ve all heard about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and the Mediterranean lifestyle. Well, it seems that Mediterranean companies are also capable of producing some impressive longevity apps. Case in point, Rosita Longevity, which is about to follow up its successful Spanish beta test with a US launch (https://longevity.technology/news/rosita-longevity-over-60s-health-app-launches-in-us/). This particular app isn’t just
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You’ve heard of your chronological age, or how old you are in years. You’ve heard of your biological age, or how old you are judging by the deterioration in certain markers in your body. But what about psychological age, or how old you are mentally? A new piece of tech may be able to measure
We know that monitoring devices are becoming increasingly clever. You no longer have to go to the hospital and be hooked up to big machines to know the basics of what’s going on with your body. You can carry what you need on your wrist. Now there’s another option that may pick up even more
Once terms like augmented and virtual reality sounded impossibly futuristic and were found only in science fiction. Now they’re becoming closer and closer to everyday life, and that means they are also finding a place in healthcare (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/virtual-reality-can-improve-care-and-change-lives-with-immersive-technologies/). Let’s clear up our definitions first. Augmented reality is when digital and virtual objects are overlaid on
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It’s difficult to make good decisions about your health when you have no idea what’s currently going on in your body. Which nutrients are you lacking? How’s your blood pressure? What’s the impact of an exercise session? One of the great things about the modern longevity industry is the push to put self-testing in the
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The infirmities of old age don’t just affect the elderly. They have a wider impact on family and friends, especially those who end up with the responsibility of caring for them. In a country like America, where the social safety net is thin, this kind of grueling and unpaid labor has an outsized impact on
Health and longevity will always be complicated subjects, the kind that can make your eyes glaze over if the experts try to explain in too much detail. Modern digital technologies can also be pretty complex, but when used correctly, they may be a way to help the general public better understand their own aging process
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