Mitochondria, Autophagy and Neurodegenerative diseases: A perspective
Review paper from University of Helsinki looks at the role of mitophagy in ageing
Health
Step one of living forever is staying healthy so this section covers key health topics and the latest research into common conditions and new therapeutic developments. Of particular interest are medical advances that reduce mortality rates – i.e. improving your chances of living long enough to live forever without you having to lift a finger!
Big Killers
There are a handful diseases that cause most deaths in the western world (i.e. where we don’t have to worry so much about poverty, famine or natural disasters). So, anything you can do to prevent these will greatly improve your chance of living forever.
Read more about: Antibiotic Resistance, Big Pharma, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory Disease, Stroke.
Resources
Click on resource name for more details.
Oncosence
Company that target cancer by developing senescence inducing and senolytic (senescent cell killing) compounds.
Cyclarity Therapeutics
Company developing simple and direct interventions targeting toxic forms of cholesterol for age-related diseases.
Pixium Vision
Company specialized in neuromodulation to restore a form of prosthetic vision to compensate for blindness.
GeneCare Research Institute
Institute researching and developing drug discovery in the fields of cancer and inflammation
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Research and develop pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products
Health Blog Posts
23-Nov-2022
22-Feb-2021
Use it or lose it – over 50s guide to muscle loss
Don’t fall into the vicious circle of frailty
23-Dec-2020
The Difference Between Dietary Cholesterol and Blood Cholesterol
The real culprit is saturated fats, so your diet is still important
19-Feb-2020
SkinVision App Review – Instant Spot/Mole Assessment
Provides an early warning or peace of mind – good value for money either way
23-Feb-2016
3 Key Reasons for Having a Massage
Health benefits include stress relief, better sleep and improved immunity
Recent News
Effects of exercise and blood pressure on mental abilities: an observation
Live Forever Club - 29-Nov-2022
Study suggests we should maintain cardiorespiratory fitness early in life to benefit higher cognitive functions later
Read more...Researchers found a missing genetic link that helps melanoma cells defeat mortality
EurekAlert! - 10-Nov-2022
Mutations in a telomere binding protein provide a new approach to treat melanoma and other cancers
Read more...AI tool could detect lung disease in minutes using X-ray images
Independent - 07-Nov-2022
Technology that can help detect various diseases quickly and accurately reduces staff time
Read more...Longevity Technology interviews Frequency Tx' CSO about activating innate progenitor cells
Longevity Technology - 01-Nov-2022
Cells are already in the right place, just need the right kick to help repair the body when needed
Read more...AI tool could let someone know in 60 seconds or less their level of risk of cardiovascular disease
The Guardian - 04-Oct-2022
AI-enabled imaging of the retina’s veins and arteries can specify the risk, results from big study
Read more...
