Fitness as a Shield Against Chronic Disease
Live Forever Club - 04-Nov-2025Higher fitness slows the buildup of chronic diseases over 15 years
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Higher fitness slows the buildup of chronic diseases over 15 years
Liverpool researchers found healthier habits could prevent or delay over 5 million years of illness
$2B deal aims to develop AI-guided shuttles to carry therapies across the blood-brain barrier
Patients saw a 57% drop in heart failure and 78% fewer readmissions after stem cell therapy
Trial of 6,000 patients aims to identify cancer early using unique breath compounds
Weekly cheese eaters had a 24% lower risk of dementia, Japanese study reveals
Walking 15 minutes nonstop cuts heart disease risk more than short bursts
NHS trial uses AI to analyse MRI scans in minutes, speeding up diagnosis for over 58,000 men yearly
Pre-methylenomycin C is 100× stronger than its parent and may resist bacterial resistance
250 minutes weekly cuts women’s heart risk by 30%, while men need over 500 minutes
New CAR T therapy eradicated large prostate tumours in 4 of 5 treated mice
Paper-thin magnetic films enable tiny origami robots to deliver medicine inside the body
This may reduce the risk of heart failure and other age-related heart problems
Ultra-thin retinal chip helps patients with macular degeneration read again and regain vision
The treatment is quick, easy, and gives hope to many patients
Galleri detected cancer in 1% of 25,000 adults, with 62% confirmed and over half at early stages
Targeted pill shows strong tumour reduction and better quality of life for HER2-mutant patients
Mayo study finds C/EBPα blocks lung repair; targeting it could restore regeneration
Early results show hope for future hearing loss treatments
Mice got their memory and normal behavior back after treatment
Gene-edited pig liver keeps patient alive for months, offering hope for future transplants
Trials showed fewer hospital visits and faster access to care
LED treatment killed 92% of skin cancer and 50% of colorectal cancer cells safely
It warns, though, that predictions are not the same as causes
Healthy microbes can lift mood, sharpen memory, and protect against disease