Aging in place is one of the big goals of modern medicine, ensuring people are able to live independently in their own homes, the places they feel most comfortable, for longer. For older people with dementia and mobility problems, this may mean needing extra assistive technology. One such tool is the AIDE walking stick (https://longevity.technology/news/student-designs-smart-mobility-aid-for-dementia-sufferers/). […]
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If I ask you what causes heart attacks, you’re probably going to answer something about plaques and blocked arteries. Sometimes, that’s true, but not all the time. In fact, it’s less than half the time. As for the rest? Well, it’s time to look at our old enemy, the cause of so many of life’s
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The rise of 3D printing in a range of industries is one of those things that sounds like science fiction, but it is actually changing the world. That includes in the specific subcategory of bioprinting, where researchers continue to move closer to the day they can actually print new and functional human organs (https://longevity.technology/news/light-based-bioprinting-is-illuminating-the-future-of-organ-transplants/). Bioprinting
Not everyone is a fan of scales. They can make you obsess over your weight to an unhealthy degree, leading you to focus more on the number than whether you’re eating a balanced diet and getting enough exercise. Still, they have their place, and on those occasions, the Withings Body Smart Scale offers a more
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Anyone who’s ever had a migraine will know that they’re much more than just a headache. They’ll also know they’re complicated conditions that we don’t fully understand, and with often limited treatment options. A new study may have taken us one step closer to comprehending some of the underlying mechanisms, and with it open new
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The smartwatch is no longer the newest and hottest thing on the market. It’s become pretty ubiquitous and is one of the more popular types of wearable devices. Now, the new up-and-comer is the smart ring, which boasts many of the same functions but is smaller and sleeker. If you’re trying to decide which one
A lot of nutrition advice focuses on eating less, or at least moderating your diet. Sometimes, however, you really do need to fill yourself up. That’s especially true when you’re exercising a lot because that’s going to burn through more nutrients. So how do you know when you need to increase how much you eat
Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries you can pick up when exercising. Sometimes it seems like they’re almost inevitable, but they’re not. Do you know what exactly we mean by a strain or sprain? What causes them? The steps you can take to try to prevent them? Let’s take a look
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If you like researching your family tree, DNA testing is about finding long lost relatives. If you’re a fan of crime shows, you probably know DNA as the tool that identifies the perpetrator. How does epigenetic DNA fit into the existing DNA landscape? How does it complement other DNA testing, and how is it distinct
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I talk a lot about the many different wearables that are now on the market: the watches, the rings, the sunglasses and who knows what else. Health tracking is fashionable, and every company is trying to refine its own monitoring devices. Then there’s Ultrahuman, which seems to be making a serious effort to bring every
