Any list of basic lifestyle changes to improve your health is going to include improving your quality of sleep, but that’s easier said than done. Sleeping pills often seem like the domain of musicians and movie stars, but there are actually a range of different supplements claiming to help you achieve a good night’s rest. […]
Epigenetic testing may be one of the hottest things in longevity science right now, but there are still big questions about its effectiveness, especially compared to other health predictors. A new study by the University of Michigan gives deeper insight into just how well it works (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/can-an-epigenetic-dna-test-predict-how-well-youll-age/). Predicting future health is an imprecise business but
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One of the frequent criticisms of the longevity industry and its never-ending parade of fancy new tech is that it prices many people out of its benefits. Yes, it’s expensive developing groundbreaking discoveries and companies need to recoup those costs, but the people who most need help are often those who can’t afford it. That’s
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There’s no doubt the longevity industry is growing. There’s also no doubt that the huge amounts of investment being made will need to be justified in the future. Some people are enthusiastic about even the slightest hint of a new anti-aging therapy, while others remain skeptical about the whole idea. This means that longevity companies
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We’ve known for a while that many viruses continue to impact the body long after the initial infection disappears. It’s likely a factor in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The trouble is that these conditions are poorly understood and easily dismissed. Since the pandemic and the rise of long COVID, finding possible therapies has taken
Growth hormone receptor deficiency (GHRD) doesn’t sound good. Who wants to be deficient in anything? In this case, it’s associated with a condition called Laron syndrome, which causes short stature, among other traits. You may be surprised to learn that it could also reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease (https://longevity.technology/news/study-finds-potential-cardiovascular-benefits-in-rare-longevity-mutation/). Well, let’s not get
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The human body is very complicated. Every time we identify one new compound or process, we find another dozen that we don’t understand at all. The more we discover, the more apparent it is just how little we know, and this, of course, makes developing new treatments even more difficult. That doesn’t stop scientists from
In recent years, devices to help elderly people live more independently while staying connected to their families and friends have seen a boom in popularity. They’ve gone from nice accessories for those with the knowledge and budget to absolute essentials. Why exactly has this happened, and what does it mean for the future (https://longevity.technology/news/senior-living-tech-is-now-a-must-have/)? Well,
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We hear a lot about cutting back on fatty foods to reduce our cholesterol levels, but the truth is that a lot of cholesterol is produced by the body without any input from your diet. It’s also true that once cholesterol is created, we may be able to modify, move or store it, but outright
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Determining whether a supplement is the right one for you can be challenging. Even assuming you find one from a respected and trustworthy supplier backed by proper scientific evidence, there’s no guarantee that its particular combination of ingredients will have the same effect on you as they do on some other random person. Lifeforce Peak
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