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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!

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"

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.

Health News

Blood-cleaning device could transform care for deadly liver failure

Blood-cleaning device could transform care for deadly liver failure

The Guardian - 21-Dec-2025

NHS trials a liver “dialysis” machine that may reduce the need for transplants

BD, Babson expand fingertip blood testing beyond retail

BD, Babson expand fingertip blood testing beyond retail

FierceBiotech - 17-Dec-2025

FDA-cleared system delivers lipid and blood count tests from a simple fingerstick

How PCSK9 inhibitors are redefining cholesterol control

How PCSK9 inhibitors are redefining cholesterol control

Dr. Brad Stanfield - 16-Dec-2025

Genetic insights and new drugs cut LDL sharply and prevent heart attacks before they start

Frog Gut Bacteria Show Powerful Cancer-Fighting Effects

Frog Gut Bacteria Show Powerful Cancer-Fighting Effects

New Atlas - 16-Dec-2025

A frog-derived microbe eliminated tumors in mice and sparked long-lasting immune protection

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Health Resources

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

First center in USA focused on cancer research and treatment

Alzheimer’s Association

Non-profit American volunteer health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease

Young Blood Can Rejuvenate Old Brains w/ Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray

Longevity Roadmap Podcast- Tony Wyss-Coray on his groundbreaking work in brain resilience and ageing

Aging Skin and How to Fight It

Longevity Roadmap Podcast- Corey Frucht discusses ageing skin and the development of skin cancer

Keto Diet 101

Longevity Roadmap Podcast- Amy Berger explains the fundamental principles of the ketogenic diet

Your Heart: An Owner’s Guide

Amazon

Guide that makes crucial, potentially life-saving information about the heart easily accessible written by John A. Elefteriades

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Health Blog Posts

Smart Ageing Summit 2024 Highlights
01-Jul-2024

Smart Ageing Summit 2024 Highlights

Adrian reports back from a day of interesting talks in Oxford

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM
02-May-2024

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM

What can continuous glucose monitor graphs tell you about your diet?

Supplementing to Survive
16-Feb-2024

Supplementing to Survive

Many biomarkers decline with age, but can you supplement to compensate and recover your health?

New cancer therapies in 2022 achieving unprecedented remissions - reviewing a year of hope
27-Jan-2023

New cancer therapies in 2022 achieving unprecedented remissions - reviewing a year of hope

Including gene editing, immunotherapy, modified viruses, vaccines, personalised medicine, and nanotechnology

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