They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but that’s defeatist. There’s no reason that people over 55 can’t pick up new knowledge and skills to help them enjoy a more active and meaningful old age. That’s the idea underpinning an app called GetSetUp, which is currently improving minds and building communities among […]
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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Some medical conditions get more attention than others. Perhaps it’s because they’re so common, they’re associated with someone famous, or there’s money to be made. Others, mostly the rarer kind, may struggle to find research funding. That’s where the orphan drug designation comes into play. It is this designation that may be helping one company
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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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We’ve talked about the definition, the strengths and weaknesses, and what smart textiles mean for innovation in health tech. Now let’s give you the examples, introducing you to some of the most exciting new products to come out under the smart textiles label in 2023 (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/7-must-know-smart-textile-products-for-2023/). Remember, smart textiles have tech integrated into their very
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Anyone who has tried dieting has probably been there. You start with good intentions, maybe even lose a bit of weight, but then the moment you stop, it all piles back on almost immediately. It’s disheartening, it’s probably unhealthier than just staying at the heavier weight in the first place, and a lot of experts
If you’re recovering from an injury or have trouble with your joints, swimming is often recommended over going for a run or visiting the gym. But what if you don’t like swimming? Is there a way to combine the advantages of water-based exercise with your favorite land-based options? People can be pretty creative about how
You may have heard me talk about biological age before. If you spend any time in longevity circles, it’s something that comes up a lot, although it can take a little while to get your head around it. There are lots of ways to calculate biological age, so it can be tricky to decide which
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Just why is artificial intelligence taking off in such a big way in healthcare circles? What makes it so potentially useful? The answer lies in the vast amounts of data that are collected and analyzed on a frankly ridiculous scale. Now we just need the policies and infrastructure to implement it both effectively and ethically
