If you were a Victorian maiden who was looking a bit pale, the doctor might have recommended you head off for a bit of bracing sea air. People have sought out the ocean for therapeutic purposes for centuries, but is there any actual scientific basis for the idea? (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/thalassotherapy-your-ultimate-guide-to-ocean-inspired-wellness/). Thalassotherapy is a long word, but […]
Smartwatches? Yeah, we’re getting used to them. Smart glasses? Maybe. A little sci-fi, perhaps, but why not? But what about smart earrings? Meet yet another addition to the increasingly popular, increasingly fashionable world of smart jewelry that can monitor your health and look good, all at the same time (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/smart-tech-earring-is-cgm-game-changer/). This particular invention was developed
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Fiber is vital for your health, although it doesn’t often get the attention of carbs and protein or vitamins and minerals. It can be a little uncomfortable to talk about how it impacts going to the bathroom. When it does come up, it’s usually in the context of a deficiency. Most Americans consume less than
Part of instigating a fitness routine is figuring out the type of exercise you want to perform. Another is figuring out your schedule. What time of day is best? How long should your session last? What about the recovery period? The answers are going to depend on individual circumstances, but there are a few principles
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Vitamin B isn’t like other vitamins because it’s not just one thing. There are eight different types, each with its own function, that make up what’s known as vitamin B complex. You need all the B vitamins to remain healthy, and that doesn’t just mean your physical fitness. B vitamins also have a profound impact
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Any time you use something new, especially when you put it into your body, there’s one very important question you need to ask: Is it safe? Toxicity testing is a vital part of many fields, including medical research. With modern technology, it is a simpler and more effective process than ever before (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/what-are-the-different-methods-of-toxicity-testing/). The basic
Sometimes it seems that every week there’s an excited headline proclaiming the latest earth-shattering discovery that will solve all of humanity’s health problems. You’ve probably realized by now that not all of these headlines come to fruition. So just how do you figure out which ones actually have some substance behind them? It’s a pressing
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AI is one of the exciting new frontiers in medicine, including longevity science, but for AI to work effectively, it needs access to large and accurate collections of data. Enter the new partnership between AI biotech firm Gero and FOXO Technologies Inc., which focuses on identifying and using epigenetic markers. Together, they’re hoping to detect
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If you’ve spent any time studying health and aging, you’ve probably learned to repeat the mantra “mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.” Their role is incredibly important, and as with so many biological functions, it can decline with age. Understanding better how mitochondria works is the first step to learning how to fix it
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We’ve all seen it. The quest for that one miracle pill that will just meet every single one of your health needs all at once and guarantee that you’ll live if not forever, then at least a very long time. Unfortunately, life is rarely that simple, especially when it comes to all the nuances of
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