There are two big concerns in the science of aging. One is how we can help people live longer, and the other is how to make sure that our old age is healthy. No one wants to be 100 but in a complete state of physical and mental deterioration. That’s why health apps like InsideTracker […]
There are some supplements that everyone has heard of before, like multivitamins and cod liver oil. Then there’s alpha lipoic acid (ALA). You’d be forgiven for saying “huh?” at the name, but this antioxidant has a surprising and impressive list of potential benefits (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/alpha-lipoic-acid-your-secret-weapon-for-optimal-health-and-antiaging/), (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/the-power-of-alpha-lipoic-acid-boost-your-health-and-wellness-today/), (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/alpha-lipoic-acid-the-antioxidant-you-didnt-know-you-needed/). Antioxidants are pretty important. They add a stabilizing electron
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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When it comes to longevity supplements, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has seen a particularly impressive rise in popularity – at least until the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that NDN could no longer be considered a dietary supplement in the US. The FDA is in charge of classifying and regulating various substances related to public
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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
We talk a lot about all the things you need to do to improve your health and extend your longevity, but we don’t often mention breathing. After all, that’s something that most of us do automatically. If you meditate regularly, though, whether on its own or as part of yoga or martial arts, you’ll know
