Andrew Steele's 9 tips on living a longer, healthier life

BBC Science Focus - 31-Mar-2024

The author of Ageless doesn't fall for the faddish approaches to slowing ageing but recommends things that actually work

Sleeplessness can make you feel 10 years older, study finds

New Scientist - 27-Mar-2024

Getting enough sleep is the secret to feeling younger and healthier

Loneliness and social isolation linked to faster aging and higher death risk

Mayo Clinic - 20-Mar-2024

New study finds social connections affect overall physical health and longevity

UCL study reveals cancer risk associated with vaping-induced DNA damage

Sky News - 20-Mar-2024

Study finds concerning similarities in DNA damage between vapers and smokers

Ultrahuman secures funding to expand its health monitoring platform

Longevity Technology - 20-Mar-2024

Company aims to revolutionize preventative healthcare using health tracking system

Intermittent fasting could lead to increased heart disease mortality

New Scientist - 18-Mar-2024

More studies needed, perhaps time-restricted eating provides short-term gain but long-term pain

Should you track your blood sugar? Hype versus science of personalized diets

BBC - 16-Mar-2024

Science behind blood sugar monitoring and its potential impact on healthy people

Ray Kurzweil brings his prediction of the technological singularity forward to 2029

Independent - 13-Mar-2024

Also predicts a new era of hybrid humans and the potential to reverse aging within the next five years

Walking 10,000 steps daily linked to healthier heart and longer life

New Scientist - 05-Mar-2024

New study validates 10,000 steps as a perfect target, a progress for fitness advice

Two-armed robot assists with dressing, easing caregiver burden

Independent - 04-Mar-2024

Offers ease and comfort for patients but human companionship remains vital

Researchers discovered eight things you can do to potentially live longer

Live Forever Club - 23-Feb-2024

Study highlights the power we have to improve our longevity through everyday choices.

Red light exposure may lower blood sugar levels after meals

Independent - 21-Feb-2024

It reduced blood sugar spikes and overall levels in healthy individuals

Study finds 275 million new genetic variations in underrepresented groups

Science Daily - 20-Feb-2024

Almost 4 million differences might be linked to disease risk, leading to targeted treatments

Women gain greater health benefits from exercise than men

Independent - 20-Feb-2024

Women who exercise regularly have a lower risk of heart disease and early death

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces disease risk and slows biological ageing in humans

Medical Xpress - 20-Feb-2024

Fasting improved health markers like insulin resistance and liver fat

High vitamin B3 (niacin) in your blood might raise your risk of heart attacks

New Scientist - 19-Feb-2024

Fortified foods and supplements can increase niacin levels in the body

Anxiety and worry-prone personalities linked to early signs of heart ageing

Independent - 19-Feb-2024

Addressing mental health could help protect heart health in the long term

Digital health tools effectively lower hypertension, new study finds

Yale School of Medicine - 14-Feb-2024

Significant systolic BP reductions, highlighting its potential to address health disparities

Rapamycin, a molecule from soil, might help us live longer and healthier

Live Forever Club - 13-Feb-2024

It could delay age-related diseases and improve the body's systems

Drug company BioAge raised $170 million to make new medicines for obesity

Longevity Technology - 13-Feb-2024

Their main drug, azelaprag, is like a pill that mimics the benefits of exercise

Gold nanocrystals: A promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

New Atlas - 13-Feb-2024

Oral therapy improved energy & daily activities in MS and Parkinson's patients in phase 2 trial

Northwestern University launches the Human Longevity Laboratory to fight ageing

Northwestern University - 12-Feb-2024

Researchers will work finding ways to live healthier and longer

Good news for smokers: Stopping, no matter your age, cuts your risk of cancer

The Guardian - 07-Feb-2024

Research shows 57% reduction in lung cancer risk for those who quit before 50

Hold onto your mugs, coffee lovers! Coffee may help burn fat and fight diabetes

ScienceAlert - 07-Feb-2024

This finding adds to our understanding of how caffeine might impact our health

Some gut viruses may help you deal with stress by fighting harmful bacteria

The Guardian - 06-Feb-2024

Under stress, the composition of gut viruses and bacteria changed in mice

A woman with both epilepsy and OCD saw life-changing results with a brain chip

IFLScience - 06-Feb-2024

Now, she lives alone, does things she couldn't before, and feels free

Mice who sipped green tea all their lives lived longer and stayed healthier

Live Forever Club - 04-Feb-2024

Green tea improved gut health and boosted the immune system in mice

Eating fermented foods like kimchi or yogurt might make you think clearer

Medical News Today - 02-Feb-2024

Adding fermented foods to your diet is a safe way to support your gut

Optispan investigates proactive healthcare to increase healthy lifespan

Longevity Technology - 01-Feb-2024

Company aims to shift medicine's focus from illness treatment to proactive health optimization

Blood pressure fluctuations predict risk of heart attack and stroke

Imperial College London (ICL) - 31-Jan-2024

Study calls for effective monitoring and amlodipine-based treatment plan

Anti-inflammatory benefits: fasting found to reduce risk of many diseases

University of Cambridge - 30-Jan-2024

Calorie restriction silences the NLRP3 inflammasome, a key driver of inflammation

Western diet spikes insulin and shrinks lifespan, study finds

Big Think - 30-Jan-2024

Simple, low-carb diet can promote cellular health and delay ageing

Bowel cancer on the rise in young adults: Blame the lifestyle

Independent - 29-Jan-2024

Linked to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, and eating too much red meat

Sitting at work all day can shorten your lifespan, even if you're healthy otherwise

Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024

Regular exercise in your free time is the ultimate weapon against early death

University of Surrey is all set to test "NOVOS Core" supplement on vascular health

Live Forever Club - 23-Jan-2024

The supplement aims to address the underlying causes of blood vessel ageing

A pill that transforms into a balloon inside stomach can help you lose weight

Independent - 23-Jan-2024

People using the pill lost an average of 10-15% of their body weight in 4 months

The more you rely on energy drinks, the higher the risk of insomnia

The Guardian - 22-Jan-2024

Both men and women had trouble sleeping the more they drank them

Google AI developed AMIE, a chatbot excelling in medical interviews

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Jan-2024

AMIE surpassed human doctors in accuracy, empathy, and communication

Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds

BBC - 19-Jan-2024

Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake

Multivitamins could help slow down normal memory loss that comes with ageing

Mass General Brigham - 18-Jan-2024

People taking multivitamins scored better on memory tests than others

L'Oréal and Nestlé invest $66M in Timeline's Mitopure technology

Longevity Technology - 17-Jan-2024

Company plans to bring their revolutionary Mitopure technology to the world

Favoring plant proteins over animal ones in midlife promotes healthy ageing

INVERSE - 17-Jan-2024

Plant-based protein is specifically linked to reduced frailty in older adults

Metrnl, a protein that rises with exercise and shields against heart disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Jan-2024

It unlocks a potent anti-inflammatory defense mechanism within the body

Vegan diet may slow ageing clocks on a cellular level in 8 weeks

Live Forever Club - 10-Jan-2024

Those who ate a vegan diet had lower levels of epigenetic age acceleration

UK survey finds no mental health boost from workplace well-being initiatives

New Scientist - 10-Jan-2024

Research urged to shift focus to workload, hours, and management style

Socialize, sweat, eat right: your lifestyle guide to delaying dementia

HuffPost - 08-Jan-2024

New study finds 15 hidden risks and protective lifestyle habits of early dementia

Character.ai became virtual psychotherapist for young people

BBC - 04-Jan-2024

Offering comfort and advice, the rise of AI therapy sparks debate about its potential & perils

Some drugs may dampen the benefits of exercise, while others amplify them

Live Forever Club - 01-Jan-2024

Complex interactions with drugs like Rapamycin, Metformin, and SGLT2 inhibitors

From quantified self to feeling free, ditching the smartwatch brings joy

The Conversation (UK) - 01-Jan-2024

Study is based on interviews with amateur runners who don't use smartwatches

Researchers explore if pills can replace the gym through "exercise mimetics"

The Guardian - 31-Dec-2023

But experts say traditional exercise still plays a key role in overall health

3 million people tested for cancer in England, will it save lives?

BBC - 31-Dec-2023

Progress with early detection, but treatment delays and funding pressures demand urgent attention

New vibrating pill tricks your stomach into feeling full

The Guardian - 22-Dec-2023

"Vibes" pill mimics food signals, decreasing food intake by 40% in pigs

Vitamin D: demystifying the myths and finding the facts

Scientific American - 19-Dec-2023

Separating hype from science about vitamin D supplements, deficiency, and potential benefits

Your daily choices, whether at the gym or in your meals, can redefine your age

Live Forever Club - 15-Dec-2023

Cellular senescence can be significantly mitigated by a holistic lifestyle

Exercise-triggered irregular heartbeats may predict future heart issues

Oxford Population Health - 13-Dec-2023

Early detection of irregular heartbeats during exercise could be key to preventing heart problems

Antioxidants and seasickness meds show promise in extending life in male mice

Live Forever Club - 11-Dec-2023

The gender-specific effects observed underscore the complexity of ageing

Fountain life acquires lifeOmic to deliver healthcare anywhere, anytime

Longevity Technology - 10-Dec-2023

AI-powered data platform empowers early disease detection and proactive care at home

Vegan diets enhance heart health over omnivorous diets, even in identical twins

Live Forever Club - 06-Dec-2023

Benefits include lower LDL-C, reduced fasting insulin & weight management

Why current cholesterol standards may not be enough for optimal heart health

Fortune - 05-Dec-2023

Even those with "normal" levels can have harmful plaque buildup in the arteries

Forsyth's breakthrough in tissue regeneration for root canal alternatives

Forsyth Institute - 01-Dec-2023

Natural, innovative approach effectively revitalizes dental pulp and slows infections

Unraveling the truth about vitamins and minerals - what you need to know

Medscape - 27-Nov-2023

Focus on diet, evidence-based medicine, and avoid the risks of unregulated supplements

Traffic air pollution raises your blood pressure by more than 4.5 mmHg

University of Washington (UW) - 27-Nov-2023

UW study calls for new strategies to combat traffic pollution's health risks

People with regular sleep patterns have a lower risk of death

Live Forever Club - 26-Nov-2023

Interventions aimed at improving sleep regularity could be a valuable strategy

UK study reveals path to healthier, longer life through dietary choices

Live Forever Club - 24-Nov-2023

Embracing healthier dietary choices can extent life expectancy to some degree

Mice on a low-isoleucine diet thrived, even with increased calorie intake

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 22-Nov-2023

Exciting breakthrough sheds new light on the intricate relationship between nutrition and aging

Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances

New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023

Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients

Even small amounts of alcohol consumption raises death risk in China

Oxford Population Health - 21-Nov-2023

Safe level of alcohol is none, as moderate drinking also increases risk of death from disease & cancer

Ingestible electronic pill detects sleep apnea and opioid overdoses

New Scientist - 17-Nov-2023

Revolutionary pill that could save lives by alerting for serious medical conditions

High-income countries like the UK projected to see 50% increase in cancer cases

Independent - 16-Nov-2023

Smoking tobacco alone results in a loss of at least 20.8 million years of life

Red meat consumption is linked to both health benefits and risks

Live Forever Club - 10-Nov-2023

Moderate your intake and choose lean cuts and unprocessed options

Seeing your friends and family often can help you live longer

New Scientist - 10-Nov-2023

People who never have visitors are at a 39% higher risk of dying

Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Independent - 10-Nov-2023

Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking

L-Nutra secures $47M investment to develop an innovative diet plan

Longevity Technology - 08-Nov-2023

Company's fasting mimicking technology could revolutionise ageing

MHRA has approved Mounjaro, a diabetes drug that promotes weight loss

GOV.UK - 08-Nov-2023

The drug works by regulating appetite and reducing cravings

SRW and Insilico partner to develop AI-powered nutraceuticals

Longevity Technology - 08-Nov-2023

Using AI to screen natural compounds and create novel longevity products

Oxford Nanopore and Genomics England join forces to sequence 7500 samples

Inside Precision Medicine - 03-Nov-2023

Creating the world's largest genetic dataset for unprecedented insights

Alcohol linked to changes in DNA that could lead to earlier ageing

Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2023

Effects of alcohol on DNA ageing are not limited to specific demographics

Muscle power in the golden years: age is just a number!

Live Forever Club - 01-Nov-2023

You're never too old to fight sarcopenia and muscle loss - keep up that resistance exercise training!

Excessive salt intake linked to 39% higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Independent - 01-Nov-2023

Reduce your intake by checking food labels and using herbs and spices instead

Headspace: your one-stop shop for lifelong mental health support

Business Wire - 31-Oct-2023

Refreshed brand offers end-to-end mental health support, from mindfulness to therapy and psychiatry

Sunscreen may not be protecting us from skin cancer as well as we thought

Independent - 30-Oct-2023

Scientists call for new interventions to promote effective sun protection

Sky Labs secures $15M for 24/7 monitoring device with holistic insights

Longevity Technology - 30-Oct-2023

Ring-type blood pressure monitor to revolutionise hypertension management

Nuraxi is developing AI-powered longevity services to help people live longer

Longevity Technology - 30-Oct-2023

Company aims to impact a billion people's lives in five years

Google researchers develop new headphones to measure heart rate

The Verge - 29-Oct-2023

Research could pave the way for more affordable heart rate monitoring devices

Medicinal mushrooms: A closer look at the science behind the health claims

The Guardian - 29-Oct-2023

More research is needed to confirm the health benefits of mushrooms

Regular jogging or running could help to keep cells younger and healthier

Live Forever Club - 26-Oct-2023

Jogging or running for at least 75 minutes per week linked to longer telomeres

Health-care costs are no longer taking over the economy. But why?

The Economist - 26-Oct-2023

Factors include productivity gains, technology, and slower economy growth

Reverse the negative effects of sitting with 22 minutes of moderate exercise

Sky News - 25-Oct-2023

A daily 22-minute dose of brisk exercise can offset the health risks

Healthy living in later years: key to increased life expectancy

Live Forever Club - 24-Oct-2023

Lifestyle choices can significantly extend lifespan, even with high genetic risk

Healthy ageing: addressing the global challenge of quality life years

Live Forever Club - 24-Oct-2023

Extending healthy years, not just lifespan, as populations age

Excessive red meat intake raises alarm for type 2 diabetes development

Sky News - 19-Oct-2023

Prioritize plant-based proteins, lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Genetic risk scores fall short in predicting common diseases

Independent - 17-Oct-2023

Limited accuracy, casting doubt on their suitability for public health screening

Why some people find it easier to be a vegetarian than others

New Scientist - 04-Oct-2023

Three gene variants more prevalent in vegetarians, impacting dietary choices

Move more, live longer: short bursts of activity can help you stay healthy

Independent - 29-Sep-2023

Short bursts of daily activity, even if brief, can greatly benefit heart health

Waist-to-hip ratio: the missing link to understanding obesity

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Sep-2023

Could potentially predict all-cause mortality more accurately than BMI

Low vitamin D levels may lead to atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat

Healio - 29-Sep-2023

Findings underscore the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels

Sleeping more than 9 hours a night linked to smaller brain volume

Miller School of Medicine - 29-Sep-2023

Findings could have implications for understanding brain ageing and Alzheimer's

NMN has shown potential in human clinical trials, but more research is needed

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Sep-2023

NMN improved physical performance, muscle function, and insulin sensitivity

Keeping your gums healthy may help to protect your heart from damage

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - 21-Sep-2023

A common oral pathogen plays a role in worsening heart attack damage

Hobbies are a powerful tool for boosting mental health in older adults

Forbes - 14-Sep-2023

A prescription for better mental health and well-being, regardless of country

Humacyte's bioengineered tissue outperforms synthetic grafts

FierceBiotech - 12-Sep-2023

Human acellular vessel showed better results in vascular trauma repair

Resistance training: the secret to younger-looking skin and positive mood

Health - 07-Sep-2023

Resistance training can thicken the dermal layer and boost collagen production

Plant-based diets can slow down ageing and help you live longer

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Sep-2023

Fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes reduce the risk of age-related diseases

Urolithin A, a natural compound, reverses age-related decline in immune system

EurekAlert! - 06-Sep-2023

Urolithin A rejuvenated blood stem cells in mice, boosting infection defence

Antioxidants may not be as beneficial for cancer patients as previously thought

Karolinska Institutet - 31-Aug-2023

Study in mice finds that antioxidants stimulate the growth of cancer tumours

NHS partners with barbershops, clubs and mosques to improve heart health

BBC - 29-Aug-2023

Free blood pressure checks to help people identify and manage blood pressure

New study reveals ideal temperature for a good night's sleep

BBC Science Focus - 28-Aug-2023

Older adults are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change on sleep

Ultra-processed food: A recipe for major cardiovascular events

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

UK government discourages consumption due to high heart disease and stroke risk

Salt-free diet: the simple way to reduce your risk of heart disease

The Guardian - 27-Aug-2023

Simply not adding salt to EVERY meal can have the biggest effect

Vitamin D supplements may help prevent 15% of cancer-related deaths

Independent - 15-Aug-2023

Low vitamin D was mainly linked to high mortality risk from stomach, prostate, bowel, and lung cancers

Stem cell-derived organoids secrete enamel proteins that could repair or replace lost teeth entirely

University of Washington (UW) - 14-Aug-2023

A breakthrough approach to make enamel by mirroring gene pathways in natural tooth formation

Eat your greens for better lung health: the vitamin K connection

Independent - 10-Aug-2023

Higher vitamin K levels correlated with reduced risk of asthma and COPD

Walking just 4000 steps each day can lower the risk of premature death

BBC - 09-Aug-2023

Experts suggest incorporating regular walks in daily activities help boost health and longevity

Vegetarian diet may increase hip fracture risk by 50%

Medical News Today - 08-Aug-2023

Well-balanced diet with plenty of protein and key nutrients could reduce risk of bone fractures

Sleep inequality: study finds people in deprived areas have worse sleep

The Guardian - 07-Aug-2023

Study finds strong link between social deprivation, ethnicity and sleep quality

Even small amounts of alcohol intake can increase your blood pressure

Independent - 31-Jul-2023

Systolic BP rose by 1.25 and 4.90 mm Hg for 12 and 48 grams of routine drinking, respectively

Intermittent fasting may help you lose weight and fight infections

New Scientist - 28-Jul-2023

T cells effectively fight pathogens using energy fuel as ketones, which are typically produced in fasting

Planks and wall squats can help control your blood pressure

BBC - 26-Jul-2023

Isometric exercises improves blood flow and effectively lowers high blood pressure than aerobic exercise

Major illnesses will affect over nine million people in England by 2040

BBC - 25-Jul-2023

Large increases in people with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and diabetes

Smoking increases the risk of 22 causes of death and 56 diseases in Chinese adults

Oxford Population Health - 22-Jul-2023

Immediate action needed to avoid health and economic burden of premature deaths and disease morbidity

Your genes determine your food cravings and eating habits

New Scientist - 22-Jul-2023

Identifying genetic preferences may hold the key to personalized nutrition and healthy eating

SiPhox Health raised $27m to advance at-home medical tests

TechCrunch - 19-Jul-2023

Lab-grade kit that measures 17 biomarkers of health & fitness with a finger-prick blood sample

Weekend workouts keep your heart as healthy as regular exercise

The Guardian - 18-Jul-2023

150 minutes of exercise throughout the week or during only weekends can lower heart disease risk

Darius Widera warns of rogue stem cell therapy clinics

The Conversation (UK) - 14-Jul-2023

Unregulated clinics worldwide are offering unproven, dangerous treatments, exploiting regulatory loopholes and misleading desperate patients

Stem cells may grow dental tissue or an entire human tooth for implant

Drug Discovery News (DDN) - 11-Jul-2023

Lab grown tooth could soon become a reality - provides hope against painful root canal treatments

Lifetime healthy body weight may lower your risk of cancer

Independent - 06-Jul-2023

Overweight and obese is linked to developing 18 cancer types - early prevention is the key

A high BMI may not indicate an increased risk of death, new study finds

New Scientist - 05-Jul-2023

Overweight is not linked to death for many people, emphasizing that BMI alone is an inaccurate measure of health

AVEA's seed funding doubles to $5 million - paving the way for growth in longevity supplements

Live Forever Club - 04-Jul-2023

Aims to spread its life-enhancing solutions (including collagen booster) further across the globe

New study finds vitamin D may reduce risk of heart attacks in older people

The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023

One vitamin D supplement a month slashed risk of major cardiovascular events by 9%

Living in green neighborhoods may help you live longer and healthier

The Washington Post - 28-Jun-2023

New study finds people with high access to green spaces were 2.5 years younger in biological age

Hunter-gatherer diet unveils incredible gut microbiome diversity

New Scientist - 21-Jun-2023

A study of Tanzania's Hadza people reveals over a thousand new gut microorganism species

Daytime napping: A natural elixir for brain health and longevity

BBC - 20-Jun-2023

Short snoozes under 30 minutes can boost brain size and potentially delay brain aging by up to 6 years

Debunking temporal scarcity: transhumanist vision of radical life extension

Newsweek - 14-Jun-2023

Zoltan Istvan argues that technology will fundamentally shift the equation

Taurine linked to extended lifespan and improved health in animals

BBC - 08-Jun-2023

Anti-aging benefits found of taurine in animal studies, but no evidence to support supplementation in humans yet

Study links alcohol consumption to over 60 diseases, many previously unassociated

Oxford Population Health - 08-Jun-2023

Daily drinking, binge drinking, and drinking outside of mealtimes significantly increased the risk

Sleep struggles boost stroke risk, particularly among under 50s, study suggests

Independent - 07-Jun-2023

Insomnia symptoms can increase the likelihood of stroke, highlighting the potential benefits of improved sleep therapies

Social involvement boosts successful aging

EurekAlert! - 07-Jun-2023

Older adults engaging in recreational activities and volunteer work more likely to maintain good health

Tailored hypertension treatment: AI steps up to the challenge

Boston University - 06-Jun-2023

Boston University's AI model outperforms the current standard of care and offers valuable insights in complex drug prescribing

Uncovering the potential of rapamycin from off-label use reports

Live Forever Club - 01-Jun-2023

Friends and family noticed their improved health and appearance, with no serious side effects

Junk food is not just bad for your waistline, but also your sleep

New Scientist - 31-May-2023

High-fat, high-sugar diet reduces deep sleep quality and alters brain activity

An apple a day: the role of flavonols in frailty prevention

Independent - 23-May-2023

Quercetin, a flavonoid found in apples and blackberries, may be particularly important for frailty prevention

Longevity Med Summit - Best of the Rest

Live Forever Club - 19-May-2023

Key points from more of the excellent speakers at the summit

Gut instinct: Toddler microbiota linked to future obesity risk

The Guardian - 19-May-2023

Better understanding of composition and changes of gut microbiome could lead to potential interventions

Lack of sleep linked to accelerated brain aging in seniors

PsyPost - 17-May-2023

Researchers suggest that sleep problems should be considered a modifiable risk factor for dementia in healthy older adults

Summary of Chris Rinsch presentation at Longevity Med Summit

Live Forever Club - 16-May-2023

Explained the production and mechanisms of Urolithin A, and trial results of Timeline's Mitopure

Artificial sweeteners fall short in long-term weight control, says WHO

Independent - 16-May-2023

Reducing sugar intake, rather than replacing sugar with sweeteners, is a better approach for weight loss

Summary of Andrea Maier presentation at Longevity Med Summit

Live Forever Club - 10-May-2023

The course of organ ageing can be mapped and predicted

Weight loss jab is now approved for NHS use in England

BBC - 08-May-2023

Semaglutide tricks your stomach to feel fuller and more satisfied; may be ineffective after withdrawl

Biolytica raises CHF 5.25m (US$5.8m) to revolutionize personalized health and longevity through AI-driven data analytics

Live Forever Club - 02-May-2023

Stealth development now public and aiming for multi-million dollar turnover by end of year

Young adults face undiagnosed hypertension risk

BBC - 28-Apr-2023

Experts encourage regular blood pressure checks for all adults to prevent long-term harm

Expanded NHS Program Targets Type 2 Diabetes Remission with Soup and Shake Diets

NHS - 26-Apr-2023

Weight loss can improve blood sugar levels and reduce risk of serious diabetes complications

Short Sleep Duration May Have Minimal Impact on Dementia Risk

Oxford Population Health - 21-Apr-2023

Dr. Angel Wong, lead author, concludes that any increase in dementia risk due to shorter sleep duration is likely very small

New study finds: drinking in moderation cannot lower risk of death

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Apr-2023

It is best to avoid alcohol altogether or limit consumption to very occasional, light drinking

Nuchido TIME+ reports results of 28-day clinical trial

Nuchido - 06-Apr-2023

Increases in NAD+, NAMPT enzyme and SIRT1 levels. Over 1 year reduction in biological age measured by GlycanAge.

Tally Health raises $10 million in seed funding for longevity research

Longevity Technology - 06-Apr-2023

Aims to extend human healthspan and promote impactful lifestyle changes

Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks

Independent - 30-Mar-2023

High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases

Navigating AI in Healthcare: The Opportunities and Challenges of Language Learning Models

JAMA - 27-Mar-2023

Applications and risks of AI tools while considering ethical, legal, and regulatory implications

Meta-analysis studies relate autophagy mechanism with exercise in humans

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Mar-2023

The type of exercise can effect autophagy in humans, that in return can be an anti-aging strategy

Endurance Exercise Training May Help Prevent Accumulation of Senescent Cells in Colon Mucosa

Live Forever Club - 20-Mar-2023

Age-related increase in inflammatory markers p16 and IL-6 was not observed in endurance athletes

Hypothalamic protein called menin found to regulate ageing and cognitive deficits

Interesting Engineering - 16-Mar-2023

Supplementing with the amino acid D-serine may reverse some anti-ageing effects

How NMN Supplementation Affects Artery Stiffness Through NAD+ Metabolism

Live Forever Club - 13-Mar-2023

A meagre 250 mg/day of NMN ameliorated arterial stiffness which could protect against CVD risk

Men who have regular quality sleep live about 5 years longer, while women add on two more years

The Guardian - 23-Feb-2023

Not just the number of hours but also the quality of sleep is important to enhance your wellbeing

David Sinclair launches Tally Health with biological age tracking and longevity supplements

Longevity Technology - 23-Feb-2023

Longevity Technology interviews CEO Melanie Goldey

Newer diagnostic techniques reduced unnecessary harm in prostate cancer testing

Independent - 23-Feb-2023

67% fewer men experienced risks of screening with advanced diagnostic techniques

Added sugar and fruit juice increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 15-Feb-2023

<p>Higher intake of free sugars&nbsp; is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.<br></p>

Living with a partner could prevent type 2 diabetes, whether they stay happy or not

Independent - 07-Feb-2023

Relationships were inversely related to HbA1c levels regardless of spousal support or strain

Mild to moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

CNN - 06-Feb-2023

The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined

Ultra-processed foods effect overall health, may increase risk for cancer

Independent - 01-Feb-2023

Studies also link UPFs with heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes besides cancer

Effects of intermittent fasting: An exploration

Live Forever Club - 31-Jan-2023

12 months of IF results in a range of biomarker improvements, but no significant reduction in inflammatory markers

Physical activity, more walk-most promising ways to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

UC San Diego School of Medicine - 25-Jan-2023

Prevention is important as once dementia is diagnosed, it is very difficult to slow or reverse

New alcohol guidelines in Canada recommend only 2 drinks per week

The Guardian - 18-Jan-2023

Experts debate on risk versus enjoyment, however, people must be aware of the risks associated with long-term alcohol use

Gut microbiota in mice influence brain's dopamine levels, influencing the motivation for exercise

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Jan-2023

The study highlights the diversity of microbiota and their importance for human health and fitness

Microbiome and metabolic biomarkers can predict who will lose the most weight

Stanford School of Medicine - 04-Jan-2023

Soon there will be a test to check what the best diet is for your individual microbiome

Proper hydration may slow down ageing and prolong a disease-free life

Independent - 02-Jan-2023

Less fluid intake-high sodium in blood samples–more prone to diseases and advanced biological ageing

Antioxidant beta-carotene synthetic supplements -higher risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

Eat this, Not that - 21-Dec-2022

Taking too high of a supplement dose of any nutrient could potentially lead to adverse effects

David Sinclair responds to FDA's ban on NMN dietary supplements

Live Forever Club - 19-Dec-2022

Mixed in with some generic platitudes, he makes his case that NMN should be an FDA approved drug

Phil Newman reviews BrainKey's brain scan analysis service

Longevity Technology - 16-Dec-2022

Report provides analysis on different parts of the brain, including lesions associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Dangerous levels of heavy metals detected in dark chocolate

Consumer Reports - 15-Dec-2022

Choosing dark chocolate bars from safer brands can eliminate the potential risks

American football players age a decade faster than the general population

Independent - 13-Dec-2022

Further studies to examine the phenomenon for age-related illnesses among former players

New study finds NMN supplementation may help improve healthspan and lifespan

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Dec-2022

Daily dose of 600mg orally elevated NAD+ levels and increased walking distance

NHS to sequence the entire DNA of newborns for rare genetic disease diagnosis

BBC - 13-Dec-2022

Whole genome sequencing could speed up diagnosis and allow early life-saving treatment

Very short bouts of vigorous activity everyday, reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases

The University of Sydney - 09-Dec-2022

Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life

Not all, but some antioxidants can lower your risk of heart disease and death

WebMD - 08-Dec-2022

Omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and co-enzyme Q10 may benefit heart, but beta-carotene shows harmful effects

Deaths from excessive alcohol intake surged in the UK during Covid pandemic

BBC - 08-Dec-2022

A 27% rise in alcohol-related deaths was reported during 2019-21, with more men affected than women

Blood pressure measurement at a distance using camera and AI

Medgadget - 07-Dec-2022

Not accurate enough (yet) for self-tracking, but could quickly identify people with hypertension

Microbes in your gut may affect your mental health

Oxford Population Health - 06-Dec-2022

Gut bacteria indirectly produce hormones that influence the brain and can cause depression

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

Poor eating habits can increase your risk of early death, study finds

Neuroscience News - 22-Nov-2022

Skipping meals or eating meals within 4.5 hours may lead to heart disease or death

NR supplementation affects cancer dynamics-makes tumours more aggressive in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Nov-2022

NR fuels the energy levels of both cancer cells and cancer-fighting cells according to the study

Beta NMN is no longer available as a nutritional supplement in the US market, reports FDA

Longevity Technology - 15-Nov-2022

Likely to be discussions before stock is removed from sale - and should still be available in the UK

Fountain Life provides a unique health screening and diagnostic approach

Longevity Technology - 10-Nov-2022

Detecting disease at the earliest stages and reversing it, instead of treating a chronic disease

Growing number of liver-damage cases to turmeric supplements

Business Insider - 28-Oct-2022

Small research group highlights the risk of rather thought safe natural therapy-turmeric supplement

Phone apps could record six minutes of consecutive walking to predict risk of early death

New Atlas - 20-Oct-2022

The study computes predictive models for risk stratification via population analysis for results

UK civil servants study highlights danger of 5 hours sleep

BBC - 19-Oct-2022

Leads to 30% higher risk of chronic disease compared to seven hours

University of Alabama at Birmingham looking for IF and CR participants for new study

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - 10-Oct-2022

Will look at whether health and ageing improves with calorie restriction or intermittent fasting

Increase your lifespan by adding weightlifting exercises to your routine

BBC - 29-Sep-2022

Muscle-strengthening exercises make body leaner and bones stronger, leading to a healthier life

People with vulnerable mental state age faster than smokers

Interesting Engineering - 27-Sep-2022

Psychological component should not be ignored in aging studies as they impact on biological age

Healthy Longevity Medicine Society launches to promote longevity medicine

Longevity Technology - 27-Sep-2022

Looks like it will act as an interface between longevity researchers and clinicians

Nocturnal sleep patterns predict long-term health and risk of death

Live Forever Club - 08-Sep-2022

High sleep fragmentation was identified as an independent biomarker of future health

More the artificial sweetener consumption, higher the risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - 07-Sep-2022

Direct association between higher consumption of artificial sweetener and heart disease

Our sleep age could predict our mortality

Independent - 03-Sep-2022

Higher sleep age reflected in increased sleep fragmentation, it may be a marker of future health

Study says you exert more energy when chewing hard to process foods like nuts

University of Manchester - 20-Aug-2022

The energetic expenditure is higher when we chew stiffer (sugar-free)gum compared to the softer one

Forget your smartwatch! Chip on skin tracks health with AI-based data analysis

The University of Chicago - 13-Aug-2022

Unlike a typical computer, Neuromorphic Chip mimics a human brain

Clinical trial of subduing effect of salt substitutes on blood pressure

The Guardian - 09-Aug-2022

Salt substitute potassium chloride keeps cardiovascular ailments in check

Vitamin B group keeps your brain young and healthy

CNBC - 05-Aug-2022

Consuming vitamin B rich food helps prevent cognitive decline, depression and mental impairment

SIRT6, the longevity sirtuin proven to enhance healthy longevity

Longevity Technology - 03-Aug-2022

SIRT6 Activator is a safe way to repair the genetic damages that may occur due to aging

Excessive alcohol consumption may age you faster by accelerating your biological age

Interesting Engineering - 28-Jul-2022

Alcohol consumption causes telomere shortening, leading to several age-related diseases

Exposure to meat product additives increases the risk of colorectal cancer

Independent - 13-Jul-2022

Nitrites and nitrates as preservatives in cold cuts linked to colon cancer

Relation between seasoning cooked food with salt and premature death revealed

The Guardian - 11-Jul-2022

Not adding extra salt to already prepared foods could be a healthier option

Reinventing retirement: A new journey of purpose, health, wealth and longevity

Edward Jones Canada - 06-Jul-2022

Canadians are ditching the rocking chair and embracing a longer, more purpose-driven retirement

150 mins of intense moderate activity each week found beneficial-weekdays/weekend

Independent - 05-Jul-2022

Clocking up physically active minutes more crucial than when the exercise takes place

New hands-free way to brush, rinse, and floss your teeth all at once

University of Pennsylvania - 05-Jul-2022

Shapeshifting microbots to automate the removal of dental plaque and decay-causing bacteria

No meat substitutes could beat chicken for protein intake

United Press International (UPI) - 22-Jun-2022

Soy and wheat gluten composed meat alternatives not absorbed well, compared to chicken, by human cells

Dementia directly linked to Vitamin D deficiency for the first time

University of South Australia (UniSA) - 14-Jun-2022

Progressive disease can be prevented by boosting Vit-D to normal levels

Minimally invasive robotic surgery challenges the gold standard open surgery

SciTechDaily - 13-Jun-2022

Bladder cancer patients show reduced hospital stay by 20% post procedure

Human Longevity, Inc capped off the precision longevity care with AMRA® BCP Scan

AMRA medical - 13-Jun-2022

360-degree health check gets even more precise with AI-powered assessment

Digital twins: how they can help us live longer and healthier lives

BBC - 13-Jun-2022

Digital twins amplify healthcare efficiency for improved outcomes.

Daily glass of beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate) could interrupt harmful inflammation

The Guardian - 09-Jun-2022

Nitric oxide is a potential anti-inflammatory compound for heart patients

High optimism associated with longevity and healthy aging across diverse groups

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - 08-Jun-2022

Positive physiological factor extends life expectancy of women beyond 90

Healthy lifestyle practices boosted 6 years of life for healthy 40-year-olds

SciTechDaily - 07-Jun-2022

Lifestyle improvements- a positive impact on health despite chronic health conditions and older age

Same aged old male athletes at higher heart disease risk than female athletes

British Heart Foundation (BHF) - 07-Jun-2022

Stiffer aorta and older vascular age in older male athletes when compared to female athletes

Systolic blood pressure lowered by daily consumption of omega-3 fatty acids

American Heart Association - 01-Jun-2022

Modest blood pressure reduction from consuming about 3 grams daily of DHA and EPA

$100 genome - natural sequencing using NGS by UG 100 and raises $600M

GEN News - 01-Jun-2022

Cost-efficient whole genome-sequencing at a price of $1/Gb using NGS

Elevated blood pressure associated with cognitive decline in elderly

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2022

Cognitive decline, dementia, and mortality can be reduced by blood pressure control

Excessive TV time linked to poor heart health irrespective of genetic risk

The Guardian - 24-May-2022

Reducing TV time is linked to avoidance of coronary heart diseases

Epigenetic age varies when people are exposed to significant stress

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 23-May-2022

PhenoAge and GrimAge show epigenetic aging has downstream biological consequences

Sleepio: an effective app-based treatment for people with insomnia

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - 20-May-2022

NICE recommends Sleepio as a better alternative for habit-forming sleeping pills

Amazentis’ proprietary Urolithin A-clinically proven to improve muscle function

EurekAlert! - 17-May-2022

Mitopure will be offered inside Nestlé Health Science products

Faster walking associated with longer telomeres, could improve health and lifespan

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-May-2022

We know exercise keeps people healthier and this may be just one of the underlying mechanisms

Anti-ageing substance in sea squirts improved brain health in older mice

Neuroscience News - 11-May-2022

Plasmalogen supplement reversed ageing signs in mice; might as well keeps you young

Retrievable nanobots could prevent post-treatment root canal failures

Advanced Science News (ASN) - 11-May-2022

in vitro studies shows prevention of failures due to bacterial infection

Low-calorie diet during active period of the cycle increased lifespan in mice

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 05-May-2022

Triple the effect seen over simply restricting calorie intake

Neither less nor more, seven hours of sleep needed for cognition & mental health

Independent - 29-Apr-2022

Good night's sleep is a necessity, particularly as we age

High Salt intake in Japanese diet can be reduced by electrically mimicking salt

The Guardian - 19-Apr-2022

World's first chopsticks that creates the taste of salt could prevent disease

Study shows link between obesity and womb cancer in women

The Guardian - 19-Apr-2022

Genetic analysis could show how being obese could increase the risk of endometrial cancer

Not just BMI, watch out for belly fat to deem yourself healthy

BBC - 08-Apr-2022

Waist-to-height ratio could identify people at higher health risks

CD38 inhibitor increases lifespan and fitness in male mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Apr-2022

New anti-ageing approach to ramp up NAD levels and life extension

Secondhand cannabis smoke is four times more harmful than cigarette

Independent - 02-Apr-2022

Bong smoking at home exposes family members to higher concentrations of toxic particles

New era of prescribing medicines: new genetic test finds out better and safer drugs

BBC - 29-Mar-2022

NHS to roll out genetic test that is currently able to match 40 drugs to patient's genetic code

GlyNac supplementation reversed age-related damage in mid-life wild mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Mar-2022

Maximum lifespan of wild-type mice increased over 30% when supplementation started mid-life

Sleeping with lights on may alert your body, harming good night's rest and overall health

Northwestern University - 14-Mar-2022

Even moderate light exposure while sleeping increases heart rate and glucose levels

University of Washington launches Rapamycin Study

Live Forever Club - 05-Mar-2022

Have you been taking rapamycin supplements recently? Please consider contributing to this study.

Tornado, new longevity biotech developing safer and effective mTOR inhibitors

Longevity Technology - 03-Mar-2022

Different flavours of rapalogs targeting different age-related conditions

Fitbit Ionic smartwatches should be removed and returned immediately

Independent - 02-Mar-2022

120 people have reported burn injuries

Walking 10,000 steps a day is not the ideal goal for better health and longevity, study finds

University of Massachusetts - 02-Mar-2022

Age-old 10,000 steps goal is a bogus; health benefits levelled of at 8000 steps for older adults

Robots take over medical tasks: measuring blood pressure with fingertips

Medgadget - 23-Feb-2022

Leech and origami-inspired sensors on robotic fingers calculate systolic and diastolic BP

Pet dogs decrease risk of disability in Japanese older adults

ScienceDaily - 23-Feb-2022

More research is needed to understand the beneficial mechanisms behind dog ownership

Regular exercise keeps your NAD+ up in the muscle even when you are old

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Feb-2022

Elderly athletes had similar NAD+ levels as normal young people

Eating just five portions of vegetables may not protect your heart

BBC - 21-Feb-2022

Researchers say balanced diet with healthy lifestyle helps reduce risk of many diseases

A 20-minute exercise daily can prevent heart diseases in your 70s

iNews - 15-Feb-2022

Simple fitness routine halves the risk of heart problems in older men - the sooner the better

Live longer with good health by drinking ground coffee every day

Independent - 10-Feb-2022

Instant coffee had no such benefits but contains twice the amount of possibly harmful acrylamide

Irregular sleep-wake cycle may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

The Guardian - 10-Feb-2022

24-hour circardian regulation and good sleep hygeine can possibly delay the onset of dementia

Exercise paired with intermittent fasting is the best way for fat loss

University of Toronto - 07-Feb-2022

Experts share the science, benefits, best timings, and other tips of intermittent fasting

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements can lower the chances of getting a autoimmune disease

Medical News Today - 02-Feb-2022

Disease risk reduced by 30% in older people but its best to consult a doctor before taking supplements

ChromaDex releases results of clinical trial demonstrating anti-inflammatory effects of NR

Longevity Technology - 28-Jan-2022

Gold-standard trial included 35 participants taking 1000mg of NR (or placebo) for a week

Study reveals that healthy drinking is a big myth and it might decrease your heart health

Independent - 28-Jan-2022

Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS

Daily supplementation with urolithin A helps treat muscle fatigue

Medical News Today - 25-Jan-2022

Boosts mitrochondrial health & muscle activity in aged people and those who don't exercise enough

One in 10 fish oil supplements marketed in the US are chemically decomposed

The Guardian - 17-Jan-2022

Labdoor's report indicate only the freshness of supplements; toxicity effects remain unclear

Olive oil may prevent life-threatening diseases and lower risk of early death

Harvard Gazette - 13-Jan-2022

A healthy substitute for animal fats in everyday life

Women are 61% more likely to die after losing weight

New Scientist - 06-Jan-2022

Improving physical activity & grip strength can help you live a long and healthy life

Procyanidin, a senotherapeutic compound from grape seed extends lifespan in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Dec-2021

Improved survival via eliminating old cells - potential candidate to slowdown ageing

New Zealand plans to ban cigarettes and become smoke-free by 2025

BBC - 09-Dec-2021

Reducing nicotine addiction in youth by restricting access to tobacco products

Brent Rose tries out Levels Health continuous glucose monitor for wellness

The Verge - 30-Nov-2021

Provided useful feedback on how to combine foodstuffs to prevent glucose spikes

Dark chocolate, coffee and wine can keep your heart healthy

Guardian - 19-Nov-2021

A leading cardiologist, Thomas Lüscher, explains moderation is the key

New study reported the benefits of drinking of tea or coffee

Independent - 17-Nov-2021

Drinking coffee and tea reduces the risk of dementia and ischaemic stroke

Fitbit clears FDA to identify people with irregular heartbeats

MedCity News - 17-Nov-2021

Detected atrial fibrillation in one-third of adults, but faces issues with implementation

Feeding dogs once daily might improve health and cognitive function

Newsweek - 16-Nov-2021

This is another indicator that time restricted eating (TRE) has benefits in mammals

Interactive and comparative study of diet and drugs on the hepatic proteome

The University of Sydney - 15-Nov-2021

Dietary composition has a powerful impact on mitochondrial function

Whole genome sequencing: a breakthrough approach to diagnose rare diseases

Guardian - 10-Nov-2021

Screening people at risk of genetic diseases thereby reducing the burden of health care costs

Studies prove relationship between sleep onset timing and risk of developing CVD

BBC - 09-Nov-2021

Sleep health: An important contributor to a person’s general health

23andMe acquired virtual healthcare firm Lemonaid Health for $400M

pharmaphorum - 25-Oct-2021

Merger to improve remote health services and offer personalised treatment plans

New study finds normal blood pressure can keep your brain younger

Big Think - 20-Oct-2021

Increased blood pressure was linked to dementia and older-looking brains

23andMe discover new gene loci for 3 rare diseases

GenomeWeb - 20-Oct-2021

Demonstrates the power of having millions of DNA records even with less reliable self-reported data

First study to take a deep look at nicotine patches and e-cigarette users

Independent - 19-Oct-2021

E-cigarettes users suffer from lung inflammation and irregular heart beat

New study leading towards permanent youthful immune function

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-Oct-2021

Significant alteration in lineage potential by NR treatment in mice

New study responsible for the metabolic benefits of a Calorie restriction diet

University of Wisconsin-Madison - 18-Oct-2021

Fasting alone recapitulates the effects of Calorie restriction

Battery-free, personalized wearables to track your health status

Medgadget - 12-Oct-2021

Device made to fit perfectly, facilitating continuous monitoring of physiological parameters

25% of calories burned with exercise are compensated by spending less energy elsewhere

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Oct-2021

Calorie compensation can reach up to 50% in obese people - explains why it is so hard to lose fat

Wearable, non-invasive skin patch for real-time health monitoring

NEO.LIFE - 30-Sep-2021

Tracks both physical and biochemical parameters, aiming for early disease detection & prevention

In the UK, 87% of grapes and oranges contain harmful pesticide cocktails

Guardian - 30-Sep-2021

Modern pesticides get inside plants so it's hard to avoid this chemical cocktail

First-ever true clinical trial to slow down ageing in dogs

Longevity Technology - 28-Sep-2021

A rapamycin trial testing healthspan improvements in dogs; results may extrapolate to humans as well

Low-carb diet is better than low-fat diet to lower the risk of heart disease

EurekAlert! - 28-Sep-2021

Restricting carbs improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol and insulin resistance

Oliver Zolman suggests longevity marketers adopt a checklist for antiageing claims

Longevity Technology - 24-Sep-2021

Avoiding the spread of fake/misleading health information with ethical marketing

Smart toilets could provide effortless monitoring of a range of biomarkers, not just gut health

Guardian - 23-Sep-2021

Coprata and Toi Labs among companies looking to bring products to market in the next couple of years

Living near nature can slow down biological ageing process in women

SciTechDaily - 22-Sep-2021

GrimAge finds link between greenery and reversal of DNA methylation & other health benefits

Diet rich in dairy fat can keep your heart healthy, finds new study

Guardian - 21-Sep-2021

It's more important to focus on the type and source of dietary fat than just the amount

Exercise rather than dieting is more important for a longer and healthier life

Independent - 20-Sep-2021

Even if you are naturally skinny, you still need to exercise to keep your body healthy

New biological ageing clock based on movement data from a wearable device

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Sep-2021

Tracks biological age from physical activity without requiring a blood test

New dental implants for bacterial contamination and tissue integration

Medical Xpress - 09-Sep-2021

BTO exhibits superior biocompatibility toward human gingival fibroblasts

Eating too many fruits may not be a healthy diet choice

Independent - 07-Sep-2021

Fruit-only diet can lead to mineral & vitamin deficiencies, and so a balanced nutrition is preferable

Walking 7000 steps a day is a new target to cut your risk of early death

ScienceAlert - 06-Sep-2021

New study on the middle aged finds 10,000 daily steps have no extra benefit on health than 7000 steps

Five-day fast plan increased anti-ageing biomarkers in normal weight humans

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 01-Sep-2021

Water only fasting showed beneficial effects at all ages, but clinical guidance is necessary

Rugby players experience decline in cognitive function within just one season

BBC - 30-Aug-2021

Players saw a decline in both blood flow to brain and cognition, regardless of concussions

Substituting 10% caloric intake to healthy food gains 48 extra minutes of life

Independent - 25-Aug-2021

Health burden in minutes of healthy life associated with the type of food

Illegal yohimbine and synephrine pills found online without health warning labels

Guardian - 25-Aug-2021

Products promising weight loss are for sale on internet; users may face health complications

Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth

European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021

Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women

Summary of Eric Verdin presentation at End Age-Related Diseases 2021

Live Forever Club - 21-Aug-2021

Discusses causes and prevention of NAD depletion with a focus on CD38 consumption

Exercise hormone, irisin, protects brain from cognitive decline in mice

EurekAlert! - 20-Aug-2021

A novel therapeutic agent for treating Alzheimer's & neurodegenerative disorders

Study finds multiple health benefits from time restricted eating (TRE)

EurekAlert! - 17-Aug-2021

Strong protection against fatty liver disease seen in mice regardless of age and sex

Employment type in your 20s determines risk of heart disease later in life

CNBC - 11-Aug-2021

It's no real surprise that education (and with it, wealth) had a positive impact on health

Frailty in old mice disappears with small extracellular vesicles from young mice stem cells

Fight Aging! - 09-Aug-2021

Molecular level benefits observed (inflammation, senescence) as well as physical ones

A Sardinian village, Perdasdefogu celebrates and honours its centenarians

Guardian - 08-Aug-2021

Local centenarians share the secret to longevity: good food, active lifestyle, and sociality

Humanity Inc app launches initially in UK - determines your rate of ageing

TechCrunch - 04-Aug-2021

Produces personalised tips by comparing phone/wearables data with UK Biobank

Despite nutrient reformulation targets, most companies sell unhealthy foods

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 04-Aug-2021

Food firms in UK failed to meet targets for reducing calories, sugar and salt in their products

Pulse oximeters can give false readings in people with dark skin tone

Independent - 31-Jul-2021

NHS suggests to take multiple readings to detect the drop in oxygen levels

One in three adults face midlife health crisis in Britain, finds new survey

BBC - 28-Jul-2021

Unhealthy lifestyle is causing middle-aged people prone to multiple health issues

A 12-week Better Health campaign to help you lose weight and stay active

BBC - 26-Jul-2021

Free support and guidance to shed those excess kilos gained during lockdown

Levels of fatty acids in blood predict death in older people

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Jul-2021

Myristic acid, benehic acid, and omega 3 increase lifespan; palmitoleic acid lowers lifespan

Light-induced gene expression affects mood with dopamine surge in mice

The Scientist - 22-Jul-2021

Timing of light exposure is crucial, as it activates a clock gene in brain regions of mood

Processed meat increases the risk of dying from heart disease

Guardian - 21-Jul-2021

Impact stems from saturated fat and salt - no effect seen in poultry

Stay fit with NMN supplements, above and beyond regular exercise

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jul-2021

Exercise & NMN have synergistic effect in boosting aerobic fitness, but long-term effects unknown

Swap refined grains with whole grains to lower your risk of heart disease

Medical News Today - 14-Jul-2021

Whole grains help you maintain/lose weight, and keep blood pressure & sugar levels in check

Wearable medical devices can monitor health all day using finger sweat

New Scientist - 13-Jul-2021

Self-powered sensors with biofuel cells harvest energy from sweat even while you sleep

New microchip nanosensor tracks stress levels from your fingertip

Medgadget - 08-Jul-2021

Using a drop of blood, this device measures cortisol accurately within minutes

Slowing progression of Parkinson's disease with daily niacin supplements

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Jul-2021

As this human trial was small, a larger study is warranted to confirm its effectiveness

Castration leads to longer life in male sheep, mediated by low androgens

EurekAlert! - 06-Jul-2021

There may be less men queuing up for this first generation longevity treatment!

Lonely older people are living shorter with poorer health, finds new study

EurekAlert! - 06-Jul-2021

Covid preventive measures seem to further exacerbate the risk of loneliness

SOCOM to enter commercial research resulting in health benefits for the troops

Breaking Defense - 29-Jun-2021

Nutraceutical improves human performance by faster recovery from injury

Impact of berry consumption on health and longevity

Consumer Reports - 28-Jun-2021

Health benefits of Anthocyanins found in berries

All types of coffee are protective against chronic liver disease

Guardian - 22-Jun-2021

Much maligned coffee shown to have yet another health benefit

Psychosocial stress levels are linked with hair greying and reversal

Scientific American - 22-Jun-2021

Human hair greying dynamics is associated with biobehavioral factors

Independent of glucose levels, hypertension increases risk of heart disease and stroke

Niigata University - 21-Jun-2021

Even slightly elevated blood pressure needs early management to prevent further complications

Survival and recovery post cardiac arrest is independent of lowering of body temperatures

BBC - 16-Jun-2021

A&E bases clinical trial on body temperature in critical patients conducted

New seaweed-based longevity supplement with incredible health benefits

Longevity Technology - 14-Jun-2021

DoNotAge's potent SIRT6 activator improves DNA repair and overall healthspan

A 12-week strength-endurance training lowered senescence proteins in older people

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-Jun-2021

New study using biomarkers proved the importance of regular exercise again

Breathable, washable, and water proof E-textiles for Health monitoring

Medgadget - 10-Jun-2021

Low-cost manufacturing of reliable, battery-free, wireless e-textiles

Scientists decoded a human genome entirely for the first time

Popular Mechanics - 03-Jun-2021

New technologies uncovered missing genes in human genome - yet to be peer-reviewed

Biocompatible implants from health monitoring to payments

Sifted - 02-Jun-2021

In future: no keys, no wallet, just an implant under the skin

Playing certain sports can help you live 13% longer than the general population

Medical Xpress - 01-Jun-2021

Cricket, rugby, tennis and golf players lived longer; footballers, boxers and jockeys had shorter lives

Excessive alcohol consumption makes women age faster

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-May-2021

GrimAge clock presented accurate results on biological age than other epigenetic clocks

Ultra-pure NMN supplement - Interview with Eric Verdin by Longevity blog

Longevity blog - 28-May-2021

Explains about human use of NMN-C, future of NAD boosters, and his personal longevity strategy

Blood cells and footsteps count predict the maximum human lifespan

Scientific American - 25-May-2021

A natural limit of 120-150 is a good start before even starting rejuvenation therapies

Drinking coffee in right amounts might help you live longer

BGR - 23-May-2021

Regardless of type, coffee consumption holds many health benefits but 3-4 cups a day is optimal

Quick 10-minute walks everyday can help you live longer

Today - 21-May-2021

Walking 5000 steps at once or spaced through out the day may lower risk of death by 32%

3 minutes of exercise every hour extends life by 30%

BBC - 19-May-2021

Physical activity cocktails can benefit people who spend long sitting hours

Health benefits from light physical activity and moderate to vigorous activity

Science Daily - 19-May-2021

Good news: Multiple ways to achieve the same health benefits from exercise

Alcohol consumption even in small amounts can damage your brain health

Guardian - 18-May-2021

Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function

NR supplementation restored youthfulness to blood in older mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 18-May-2021

Lowers age-related defects of blood stem cells & make stem cell transplants more effective

Working 55+ hours a week killed 745,000 people a year

BBC - 17-May-2021

Working overtime, only to die early - long working hours may increase your risk of stroke & heart disease

Lifespan.io crowd-funds clinical trial to determine the effects of Rapamycin

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-May-2021

PEARL: Participatory Evaluation of Aging with Rapamycin for Longevity

Men (and, strangely, only men) in physical jobs live longer than their peers

Fight Aging! - 11-May-2021

Physically active work life and better lifestyle choices linked to long-term survival in men

Vegans have lower levels of disease markers than meat-eaters

Healthline - 10-May-2021

Plant-based diet including lean meat can help improve beneficial markers as well

AI-crafted music playlists to be prescribed for mental health

BBC - 07-May-2021

MediMusic takes music therapy treatments to the next level, with trials in hospitals underway

Mediterranean diet can boost your memory and prevent dementia

Independent - 07-May-2021

Diet with fish, olive oil, nuts, legumes & vegetables reduces abnormal protein deposits in brain

Rapamycin reduces hearing loss in aged mice but not entirely

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 04-May-2021

Delays age-related degeneration of hearing hair cells, still need a better cure

Intermittent fasting improves gut health to lower high blood pressure

Baylor College of Medicine - 29-Apr-2021

Correcting gut dysbiosis alters bile acid levels & may help manage hypertension in rats

At-home mind exercise may slow age-related cognitive decline

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Apr-2021

Traditional mind-body practices like qigong can be a right choice of exercise for the elderly

British diet can fuel heart disease risk in midlife adults

Independent - 23-Apr-2021

Limit traditional British diet like white bread, fruit juice, and sugar to avoid the risk of heart disease & death

Longevica to launch life extension supplements by late 2021

TechCrunch - 23-Apr-2021

A 11-year long research in mice revealed 5 potential compounds to increase human longevity

NMN improved muscle glucose uptake in prediabetic women

Medical Xpress - 22-Apr-2021

Further studies to confirm clinical benefits of this anti-aging compound in a large sample

Short sleep in midlife may be an early warning sign of dementia

Guardian - 20-Apr-2021

Sleeping for less than 6 hours in middle age could cause or increase the risk of dementia by 30%

Disrupted sleep linked to greater risk of death in women

Evening Standard - 20-Apr-2021

Unconscious wakefulness during sleep increases risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality

Diet and lifestyle changes reversed epigenetic ageing in males

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Apr-2021

Dietary, exercise, sleep, supplements, and breathing regimen for 8 weeks reduced epigenetic age by 2 years.

Big dips in blood sugar can intensify your hunger cravings

Longevity Technology - 16-Apr-2021

Personalized healthy diet plan balancing blood sugar levels is the key to weight loss & overall healthspan

At-home NAD test helps you pick the right dose of supplement

Longevity Technology - 16-Apr-2021

Jinfiniti's intracellular test measures NAD levels at home with a simple filter-paper kit

Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside slows age-related bone loss

Fight Aging! - 14-Apr-2021

Long-term use of this supplement boosts NAD+ levels, lowering the risk of osteoporosis in mice

Sugary drinks tax will help reduce overweight and obesity

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 10-Apr-2021

UK's soft drinks levy encourages both manufacturers and consumers for low sugar alternatives

A blood test to personalize treatment for depression & bipolar disorder

Neuroscience News - 08-Apr-2021

RNA biomarker-based test identifies severity and future risk of developing mood disorders

2021 NIA's lifespan extension study results on mice out now

Longevity Technology - 01-Apr-2021

Longer lifespan in old male mice treated with 17‐α‐estradiol, but four other compounds had no effect

Boosting NAD+ levels with NR reverted symptoms of premature ageing disease

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-Mar-2021

Benefits in older mice, but NR treatment in young mice increased inflammation and DNA damage

Selenium mimics methionine-restricted diet benefits for longevity

Neuroscience News - 30-Mar-2021

Prevents weight gain and extends healthspan in yeast and mammals without giving up on food

GlyNAC supplementation improves muscle strength & cognition in older adults

Medical Xpress - 29-Mar-2021

Findings from a small human trial suggest a potential healthy ageing supplement

New monoclonal antibody drug regrows lost teeth in ferrets

New Atlas - 29-Mar-2021

Promising tooth development approach for tooth anomalies after successful trials on pigs & dogs

Life Extension supplement to clear out senescent cells

GlobeNewswire - 23-Mar-2021

New plant-based longevity pill that offers better access to many health benefits

You can have too much of a good thing - including exercise

The Scientist - 23-Mar-2021

2.5 hours of HIIT in a week reduces mitochondrial respiration, meaning less energy for the body

Highest exercise load lead to reduction in intrinsic mitochondrial function

The Scientist - 23-Mar-2021

Substantial mitochondrial respiratory impairment is included with excessive exercise

NMNH is a newer, faster and better NAD+ precursor

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Mar-2021

Surpasses other existing precursors with an independent pathway to enter cells

Google Nest 2 monitors sleep activity from your bedside

BBC - 17-Mar-2021

Radar sensor scans movement to generate personalized sleep reports - controversies raise privacy fears

Precise diagnosis with whole genome sequencing in healthcare setting

Technology Networks - 17-Mar-2021

Over 1000 people with rare diseases were identified within 5 years of collaboration

New survey says, only 2 of 5 UK adults controlled high blood pressure

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 11-Mar-2021

Despite inexpensive & readily available treatment, some remain untreated and some didn't respond to drugs well

Just 70 grams of red or processed meat increases risk of heart disease, diabetes

Guardian - 03-Mar-2021

But increased risk mainly due to higher weight - less significant when BMI accounted for

Teeth-whitening lozenge that repairs & rebuilds enamel, enters clinical trials

University of Washington - 01-Mar-2021

Gene engineered peptide coats few micrometers of new enamel at a time

Glucosamine, a supplement to prevent overall and cause-specific deaths

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 28-Feb-2021

Human and animal research supports longevity benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements

Body's own drug, spermidine prevents age-related pathologies

Innovation Origins - 23-Feb-2021

Spermidine supplemented mice showed anti-ageing effects by preserving telomere length

Exercise is better than testosterone to improve artery health in men

WebMD - 23-Feb-2021

There's rarely an artificial way to replace exercise

Tracking sleep quality with tech brings more harm than good

Science Focus - 22-Feb-2021

Obsession to reach target sleep with sleep trackers can harm your productivity and mental health

Immune system links personality traits to lifespan

Irish Times - 17-Feb-2021

Insights on this missing link may offer new interventions for health and longevity in the future

Research experts suggest: work longer to live longer

Stuff - 16-Feb-2021

Healthy job or having a purpose in life at retirement age can help you lead a longer life

Wearable skin patch to track your health and fitness

Independent - 15-Feb-2021

Noninvasive sensor on skin continuously monitors several vitals all at once

Obesity rivals smoking as a leading cause of cancer

Guardian - 14-Feb-2021

Regular exercise & better diet lowers cholesterol and can help in preventing cancer

Defeat lung cancer at an early stage with CT scan

Guardian - 14-Feb-2021

CT scan detects 70% of early-stage lung cancers; NHS England launches pilot screening

Less than 5 hours of sleep can double your risk of memory loss

Independent - 13-Feb-2021

Too much or too little sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults

Tackling multiple dysfunctions together can stop ageing signs

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Feb-2021

NAD+ levels, senescence and chronic inflammation collectively influence ageing

A green tea compound helps fight cancer via p53 interaction

Medical Xpress - 12-Feb-2021

Antioxidant compound in green tea improves p53 levels and insights offer new approach to cancer therapies

A Diabetes drug brings dramatic weight loss in obese patients

BBC - 11-Feb-2021

Semaglutide suppresses appetite, helping trail participants lose 20% of their weight

A 15-minute prostate cancer scan could replace invasive tests

Guardian - 11-Feb-2021

Prostagram allows easy access and a precise diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancers

NAD+ reduces age-related amyloidosis and mitochondrial dysfunction

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Feb-2021

Boosting NAD+ levels improves health span and can treat age-related diseases

Longevity Technology interviews Andrew Shao about a NAD+ boosting supplement, Tru Niagen

Longevity Technology - 05-Feb-2021

Promotes healthy ageing with NR, and is safe and compatible with other supplements

Gradual weight gain can help you live longer

Yahoo! Style - 03-Feb-2021

Life-course BMI analysis revealed association between weight gain and mortality

Lab-grown human muscle showed benefits of exercise

INVERSE - 29-Jan-2021

Tissue engineered muscle under simulated exercise prevented chronic inflammation

Rapamycin might not be an alternative for calorie restriction

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Jan-2021

Failed to mimic dietary restriction pathways on extending lifespan in progeroid mice

SpermidineLIFE under clinical studies to prove its efficacy

Longevity Technology - 25-Jan-2021

Supplement with science-based evidence on humans pioneering longevity industry

Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases

Medical Xpress - 19-Jan-2021

Drugs boosting NAD+ target toxic proteins by turning on the mitochondrial function

Genes may partly influence your eating habits, study finds

Science Daily - 19-Jan-2021

Dietary indices found heritable food and nutrient patterns among female twins

Think before buying yourself that drink

Independent - 14-Jan-2021

A single drink a day can increase your risk of a stroke causing arrhythmia

Despite claims, mitocholine seeks funding to prove evidence

Longevity Technology - 14-Jan-2021

Patented compound on clinical trials to prove the benefits on human cognition

Nutritional supplement to live longer is now available

PharmiWeb.com - 14-Jan-2021

12 science-based ingredients acting together on multiple aging mechanisms

Artificial intelligence can revolutionise longevity medicine

Nature Aging - 14-Jan-2021

Collaboration among stakeholders can transform public health into public health longevity

Novos' antiaging supplement comes with multiple benefits

Longevity Technology - 13-Jan-2021

12 science-based ingredients act on 9 important processes to slow down ageing

Benefits of exercise for heart health are limitless

Nuffield Department of Population Health - 13-Jan-2021

Highest level of physical activity proved to reduce the chance of dying from heart disease

3 drinking habits you can make today for a healthier tomorrow

Huffington Post - 12-Jan-2021

These habits are associated with reduced risk of early death, CVD and liver disease

Wearables might not show the exact calories you burn

Gizmodo - 12-Jan-2021

Need to be personalised for every individual to obtain correct measurements

A quick 11-minute workout can help you live longer

Metro - 07-Jan-2021

Moderate exercise for 11-35 minutes counteracts long hours of sitting & improves the lifespan

Fraility maybe a better marker for ageing than telomere length

Longevity Technology - 07-Jan-2021

Telomere length may not be an accurate indicator of lifespan & health in the elderly

Brown fat, the kind of fat tissue we all need for better health

New Atlas - 04-Jan-2021

Finding ways to produce brown fat or replace white fat for cardiac & metabolic health

AI based sensor open new avenues in sleep and mental health

Psychology Today - 02-Jan-2021

Monitor real-time changes in serotonin levels & helps in developing new treatments

118 year old World's Oldest Person aims to live till 120

Japan Times - 02-Jan-2021

I wouldn’t suggest drinking Coke as part of your longevity diet!

Sanguina's mobile app AnemoCheck can help detect anaemia

Fast Company - 22-Dec-2020

A fingernail picture can help decide if you need a blood test for anaemia

'Mix and Drink' powder entering market to slow down aging

Longevity Technology - 21-Dec-2020

NOVOS' nutraceutical with free longevity tests plans to launch in January 2021

People who smoke cannabis are at equal risk as tobacco users

Guardian - 19-Dec-2020

Cannabis users are unaware of its negative health effects and lifetime addiction

Antihypertesive drug found a new purpose in ageing

EurekAlert! - 18-Dec-2020

Big gains in c. elegans life expectancy rarely translates to humans, but another avenue to research

AI based aging clock predicts psychological age

Longevity Technology - 16-Dec-2020

Deep longevity's psychological clock might help you feel younger and live longer

It's high time for people in UK to consider vitamin D supplements

Independent - 16-Dec-2020

A study in UK records shocking levels of vitamin D deficiency in certain groups

Vital to have a good social circle as you age

Michigan State University - 15-Dec-2020

Community involvement might be protective against depression in the elderly

Levels' CGM technology to help augment metabolic health

Longevity Technology - 14-Dec-2020

Tracks your blood glucose in real time - helps optimise diet and exercise

A mushroom compound that could prevent telomere shortening

NutraIngredients-USA - 14-Dec-2020

Antioxidant ergothioneine alleviates harmful effects of oxidative stress on telomere length

Controlling blood pressure is the key to retain your memory

American Heart Association - 14-Dec-2020

Even slighter increase in blood pressure at any age is linked to cognitive impairment

Step up on staircase to know your heart health

Medical Xpress - 11-Dec-2020

Cardiologist suggested an easy and inexpensive 'stairs test' to asses your heart

Wearable tech earring monitors blood glucose in style

Longevity Technology - 10-Dec-2020

Non invasive sense glucose earring transforms the way patients manage type 1 diabetes

A study on mice revealed fatty diets are no good for immunity

New Atlas - 09-Dec-2020

Consuming high fat diet may weaken the immunity and its ability against cancer

Metabolic confusion diet probably has same effect as intermittent fasting

The Conversation (UK) - 08-Dec-2020

Metabolic confusion diet may have other health benefits than just weight loss

AKG supplements prevent bone diseases in the old

Longevity Technology - 02-Dec-2020

AKG with antiaging benefits is now proved to counter osteoporosis in rodents

Can glucosamine reduce your risk of all cause mortality

West Virginia University - 01-Dec-2020

But Reason is not yet convinced - definitely needs more, and bigger, studies

Human trial results of resveratrol may benefit heart health

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Nov-2020

Daily supplementation with resveratrol proved to improve heart function

Study finds link between vigorous exercise and mortality

Psychology Today - 27-Nov-2020

Vigorous exercise reduces the risk of dying more than mild to moderate exercise

Hidden inflammapath in your mouth invites deadly diseases

Longevity Technology - 25-Nov-2020

Keystone Bio's first ever biologic on the planet to eliminate oral pathogen

Exercise recommendations by WHO to avoid early death

YAHOO! - 25-Nov-2020

Exercise is the key to fight early death in people who sit for prolonged hours

Transgenic obese mice that do not suffer from being fat

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Nov-2020

Scientists discover a pathway to attenuate the deleterious effects of obesity

Drinking cocoa could make you smarter

EurekAlert! - 24-Nov-2020

Plant molecules called flavanol found in cocoa can improve your cognitive abilities

Veganism may weaken your bones and lead to fractures

Independent - 23-Nov-2020

Vegans are at higher risk of broken bones when compared to people who eat meat

'Green' mediterranean diet for a healthy heart

EurekAlert! - 23-Nov-2020

Green Med diet with less meat benefits heart better than the traditional version

Time to hit the right balance in your diet

INVERSE - 17-Nov-2020

A good balance of various macronutrients can help you live longer

Supplement firm FutureYou Cambridge to acquire Prime Fifty

NutraIngredients - 17-Nov-2020

Prime Fifty's products will be sold along FutureYou Cambridge's supplements

Chronic inflammation promotes NAD+ decline during aging

Buck Institute - 16-Nov-2020

Senescent cells induce NAD+ decline via activation of CD8 macrophages

A 12 minute cardio could gift you a disease-free life

Harvard Gazette - 16-Nov-2020

Metabolites in various disease pathways can be altered with a short cardio exercise

Ageless Rx to investigate role of Rapamycin in human longevity

Longevity Technology - 12-Nov-2020

Set to launch Participatory Evaluation of Aging with Rapamycin for Longevity (PEARL) trial

Good news for chilli eaters as they might live longer

Independent - 10-Nov-2020

Study finds significant reduction in disease mortality with chilly consumption

Walnut - a super nut for a healthy heart

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 10-Nov-2020

Decreases chronic inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease

OTC drug Ibuprofen could reverse age associated inflammation

Longevity Technology - 06-Nov-2020

A study on mice supported ibuprofen for use in neurodegenerative diseases

A study on mice reveals C60 is of no benefit to longevity

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Nov-2020

Even if supplement really contains C60 it's likely to have degraded into toxic species

NAD precursor could prevent telomere loss

Longevity Technology - 04-Nov-2020

Restoring NAD homeostasis could help in ageing diseases with telomere dysfunction

Go for a 15 minute 'Awe Walk' to bring positivity

Psychology Today - 03-Nov-2020

Simple and cost free awe walks boost positive emotions and prosocial behaviour

Yoga may improve brain health & function

Scientific American - 01-Nov-2020

Brain scan show increased grey matter volumes in regions affected by ageing

Metformin with Resistance Training- To do or not to do?

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Oct-2020

Metformin might inhibit muscle building but makes gene expression more youthful

Glutamine- the choice for injured or aged muscles

Medical Xpress - 29-Oct-2020

Researchers found an advancement in healing muscles with glutamine

Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers

ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020

Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models

Advanced liposomal supplements to support vital health functions

Longevity Technology - 26-Oct-2020

Quicksilver uses liposomal nanoparticles to deliver supplements-increases bioavailability

Cold water swimming might help develop a new dementia therapy

BBC - 19-Oct-2020

Triggers an increase in the same protein used by hibernating animals

Meet Yomi- a robot to help you with your dental surgery

Nanalyze - 15-Oct-2020

Can assist and guide- reduces the risk of free hand dental surgeries

Spend some more time on your feet to live longer

Science Daily - 13-Oct-2020

Light physical activity, including just standing, lowers risk for mortality

Oxford Healthspan launches Primeadine - spermidine based supplement

Longevity Technology - 07-Oct-2020

Discovered in, but not produced from, you-know-what - reduces risk of CVD and cancer

Study finds link between CVD and childhood popularity

Independent - 06-Oct-2020

One-third increased risk is low compared to impact of other lifestyle choices

Intense exercises may not help you live longer

Medical Dialogues - 04-Oct-2020

No difference to mortality risk in elderly who do HIIT or moderate intensity continuous training

Red Light Holland to test magic truffles with Jinfiniti's blood test

Yahoo! finance - 30-Sep-2020

AgingSOS test unveils the potential of psilocybin treatments for ageing and psychiatric disorders

Study finds patients with good vitamin D levels half as likely to die of coronavirus

Independent - 26-Sep-2020

Definitely no harm in taking normal levels of vitamin D supplements - and could save your life

Measuring frailty with blood biomarkers could lead to early detection

Longevity Technology - 14-Sep-2020

Circulating CRP and albumin (among other molecules) found to be related to frailty

Everything you ever wanted to know about AKG (but were afraid to ask)

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 07-Sep-2020

A great summary of the history,biochemistry and life-extending potential of alpha-ketoglutarate

E-cigarettes don't help people give up smoking

New Scientist - 02-Sep-2020

Vaping, patches, sprays - or nothing at all - all pretty much the same with a 10% success rate

Body builder supplement AKG extends lifespan and healthspan of mice

Buck Institute - 01-Sep-2020

Blood levels fall with age. NUS planning a clinical trial with middle-aged humans.

Eating junk food could make you age faster

ScienceAlert - 01-Sep-2020

Study finds link between ultra processed food and shorter telomeres

A soup and shake diet plan to combat type 2 diabetes

BBC - 01-Sep-2020

No drugs required - nearly half of patients reverse their diabetes

Josh Mitteldorf on monitoring blood glucose while taking metformin and berberine

Aging Matters - 31-Aug-2020

Eating habits and exercise alter blood glucose levels - wearables may help get a rough idea

Here are some longevity tips from Japan's 105 year old expert

CNBC - 26-Aug-2020

Dr. Hinohara gives life advice on how to live longer, happier and healthier

Time for you to ditch that afternoon siesta

Daily Mail - 26-Aug-2020

Napping for an hour everyday may increase your risk of heart disease or dying young

$2M granted for clinical trial of Rapamycin in Alzheimer's

UT Health San Antonio - 25-Aug-2020

People are now willing to say that treating ageing might help ameliorate age-related diseases

Elysium Health releases new studies on its Basis NR supplement

Longevity Technology - 24-Aug-2020

Demonstrates safety as a NAD+ precursor dietary supplement, and also within a drug clinical trial

Humanity health app to track and slow down your ageing process

TechCrunch - 20-Aug-2020

App that monitors both digital and biomedical markers, sets for launch in 2021

A new NAD+ supplement that works differently

Longevity Technology - 19-Aug-2020

Nuchido's supplement boosts NAD+ four times higher than other products

A single test that can measure your longevity status

Longevity Technology - 17-Aug-2020

Insights can tell what you should and shouldn't do to improve your longevity status

New app helps identify biological age and methods to slow it down

Fortune - 17-Aug-2020

Apps such as Young. ai will play a key role in helping understand and reversing aging processes

Negative effects of meditation and mindfulness

New Scientist - 14-Aug-2020

Study found few people experience unwanted effects after starting meditation

Low stress hormone levels promotes premature ageing

Longevity Technology - 11-Aug-2020

Balance is key to everything especially with human body

Wearable fitness trackers can cause anxiety to user

Futurity - 05-Aug-2020

Users need help interpreting data for devices like health watch to be effective

15% reduction in 10 year all-cause mortality with glucosamine supplementation

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-Jul-2020

Based on almost half a million people this is a large prospective cohort study

Exercise reduces inflammation caused by SASP but not the number of senescent cells

Fight Aging! - 31-Jul-2020

Given senolytics are unlikely to ever clear every senescent cell, exercise will still minimise bad effects of those remaining

Taking these 12 health measures can help prevent or delay dementia

New Scientist - 30-Jul-2020

It is never too early or too late to prioritise reducing disease risks

Mice given ethanol in drinking water show many metabolic benefits

Fight Aging! - 29-Jul-2020

Perhaps all the benefits come their their increased physical activity - worth further investigation

Cohort study: Glucosamine reduces mortality by 15%

Fight Aging! - 28-Jul-2020

Supplementation with this anti-inflammatory drug can give us more benefits than we know

Mindfulness meditation prevents shortening of telomeres

Psych Central - 27-Jul-2020

Only a small study (17 meditators) but interesting nonetheless

Doctors to prescribe cycling to prevent obesity related hospital admissions hitting 1 million

BBC - 26-Jul-2020

It's more effective than any drug so why not prescribe it?

Limiting screen time could prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases

BBC - 23-Jul-2020

Minimize exposure to TV and phones and maximize your health

Obesity problem must be treated just like smoking, experts voice out

Guardian - 19-Jul-2020

This includes regulating 'junk food' marketing and consumption

Longevity.Technology interviews Prof Faragher about his cellular senescence research

Longevity Technology - 15-Jul-2020

Maybe we need to develop senoplasts like resveratrol as well as senolytics

Coronavirus gives extra incentive for smokers to kick the habit

BBC - 15-Jul-2020

1.5 times as many smokers quit in the last year than usual - a rare long-term benefit of the pandemic

High fish consumption could protect brain from air pollution damage

iNews - 15-Jul-2020

Study in women show omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have multiple benefits for the brain

Brain ageing reversed by Israeli doctor through an oxygen chamber

The times of Israel - 15-Jul-2020

Don't try this at home! Too much oxygen (hyperoxia) is definitely bad for you

Red meat may increase heart disease risk

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Jul-2020

Particularly, its metabolic byproduct affects vascular ageing as studied in mice and humans

Healthy ageing and longevity can be achieved with plant-based diet

PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) - 10-Jul-2020

Could decrease risks of some common chronic diseases that lead to death

Boosting Gpld1 protein could have same benefits as exercise

Medical Xpress - 09-Jul-2020

I'm sure there's more to exercise than this, but an interesting start to a potential wonder drug

Aspirin might be protective against some gut cancers

Berkeley Wellness - 07-Jul-2020

Better studies required to weigh benefits of cancer protection against risk of a GI bleed

Low cortisol levels can trigger 'macrophaging'

Medical Xpress - 01-Jul-2020

Learning this age-induced disruption of macrophage functions powers pharmaceutical research

Trial of Rejuvant supplement claims 8 year age reversal

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 30-Jun-2020

If randomised clinical trial replicates results then I might add it to my stack

Obesity in adults is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later

Pharma Times - 29-Jun-2020

A Mediterranean diet may help you to keep your weight in check

20 tips to get a good night's sleep during hot summer nights

Independent - 26-Jun-2020

Avoid cuddling up to your partner, sleep on separate beds - the room is hot enough already!

Harvard scientists reveal the secret to happiness

YAHOO! - 24-Jun-2020

Only two hours per week is all we need to do this simple act and be happy

Alex Vikoulov summarises his Syntellect Hypothesis

Alex Vikoulov Blog - 22-Jun-2020

Adapted from his new book that discuses cybernetic immortality

Daily job-related strenuous exercise may shorten your lifespan

Asian News International (ANI) - 20-Jun-2020

Maybe too much of a good thing really can be bad for you. That doesn't mean stop exercising!

Sit less and move more to lower risk of cancer death

MD Anderson Cancer Center - 18-Jun-2020

Light, moderate, or vigorous physical activities will make a big difference

Endless benefits of exercise also seen in gut microbiome

The Conversation - 16-Jun-2020

In both metabolic and physical levels, evidences gear towards positive effects

Smartphones may be the next big thing in digital health

Medical Futurist - 16-Jun-2020

In built sensors can take cues to diagnose diseases or even simply monitor your health

Increasing ovarian NAD+ improved mitochondrial function in mice egg cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 11-Jun-2020

Supplementation also shown to reverse ovarian ageing

Niacin inhibits brain tumor growth in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Jun-2020

A promising anti-cancer immunotherapy approach, and alternative to traditional drugs

Long-term repetitive negative thinking increases risk of dementia

Independent - 09-Jun-2020

Study shows this certain thinking pattern is linked to release of harmful brain proteins

Human trial proves niacin to be an effective NAD+ booster

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 08-Jun-2020

Also a cheaper treatment for mitochondrial myopathy than NR and NMN supplements

Drug that can safely reverse obesity and insulin resistance developed

Medical Xpress - 08-Jun-2020

Proven in mice study to be non-toxic, nor affects brain hunger cues

Psilocybin in magic mushrooms to treat major depressive disorder

Guardian - 08-Jun-2020

But psychedelics are definitely dangerous in larger, unregulated doses

Antihypertensive drugs have survival benefits even in frail elderly

American Heart Association - 08-Jun-2020

But in some countries due to high cost elderly people may not be able to afford these drugs

Synthetic red blood cells function similarly to natural ones

ACS Publications - 03-Jun-2020

Did not seem to cause any toxicity in mouse model

Stress causes hair to become grey but it's a reversible process

Medical Xpress - 02-Jun-2020

If the stress is removed soon after greying has started, reversal is still possible

Study reviews NMN as a therapy for NAD+ metabolism disorders

Fight Aging! - 29-May-2020

500 mg shown safe in clinical trials - lots more research underway

More than 300,000 UK smokers quit in fear of coronavirus

World Economic Forum - 27-May-2020

The pandemic has caused a lot of people to rethink of their daily habits

Longevity InTime plans to track 400 biomarkers and environmental factors

Longevity Technology - 26-May-2020

Using AI to automatically read data from research paper databases and assess users for 20 diseases

The role of NAD+ in resisting age-related circadian rhythm disturbance

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2020

Study in mice shows link between the two, could help improve sleep quality in humans

Is it really possible to train for that 100-year milestone?

BBC - 22-May-2020

New concept of 'Centenarian Olympics' allows humans to die young at an old age

Human gut microbiome is altered by shifting to a ketogenic diet

EurekAlert! - 20-May-2020

Potential research area to find treatment options for autoimmune diseases of the gut

Exercise improves blood flow and brain function in over 60s

UT Southwestern Medical Center - 20-May-2020

It's never too late to start to exercise - even if your memory has already started to fade

Drones to deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Sweden

MobiHealthNews - 19-May-2020

Immediate defibrillation is the key to surviving a sudden cardiac arrest

Reduced risk of Parkinson's disease for coffee and tea drinkers

Independent - 18-May-2020

Lead study linking caffeine and its disease-slowing potential

Seven things wrong in the Indian diet and lifestyle - a cardiologist's opinion

Times of India - 15-May-2020

It's not a surprise that India is considered as the world’s capital of diabetes

Vitamin B3 is a good option to correct the NAD+ deficit in humans

Phys.org - 14-May-2020

NAD+ deficiency is for real and it happens in humans too

NAD+ more than doubled after 10 weeks of resistance training

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-May-2020

Not yet too late to reap the benefits of exercise as seen in middle-aged individuals

Flavonoids in fruits, red wine and tea might protect your brain from dementia

WebMD - 13-May-2020

Reduce the risk of getting dementia by two to four folds

How to boost biological age and live longer according to experts

Irish Examiner - 11-May-2020

Feel young, live long, make the most out of our lives with these evidence-based tips

Is there a link between veganism and longevity?

Healthline - 07-May-2020

But too much processed food, and high sugar diets, are bad for you whether vegan or not

Coffee clearly does something to our DNA

Food & Wine - 01-May-2020

Maybe it's good, maybe it's bad - still too early to say for sure

NMN improves cognitive and motor functions in aged mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 28-Apr-2020

It restores neurovascular coupling associated with age-related decline in brain function

José Luis Cordeiro looks at the positive opportunities from Covid-19

Lifeboat Foundation - 28-Apr-2020

Some interesting figures on how we are able to sequence new viruses faster and faster

Why 3D supplement printing holds a bright future for longevity

Forbes - 28-Apr-2020

Vast potential when tapped for pharmaceutical medicine use as well

Here's why you should consume MUFAs

Mayo Clinic - 28-Apr-2020

Monounsaturated fatty acid lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes

Public Health England: Best to take vitamin D during COVID-19 lockdown

BBC - 23-Apr-2020

Advices on improving health should be considered especially in times of pandemic

From the organisers for RAADFest - a free webinar - Eyes on the Prize

Coalition for Radical Life Extension - 23-Apr-2020

Will be discussing important advances in age reversal - looks interesting (and did I say FREE?!)

Preserving personal data maybe our way to live forever

Russia Beyond The Headlines - 23-Apr-2020

Will it be enough just to preserve the mind or can we have more?

DNA testing in a cheap, lightweight portable device

New Scientist - 22-Apr-2020

This 10 dollar device can give results in about one and half hours

Genetic diversity, hoped to explain varied severity of COVID-19 symptoms

BBC - 14-Apr-2020

A look into DNA data from UK Biobank to answer many questions on the virus

Sweat sensing smart patches - the next wearable self monitoring device

Digital Trends - 14-Apr-2020

Additional tracking for better quantified self practices

Aerobic exercise can reverse effect of ageing on muscle stem cells

INVERSE - 13-Apr-2020

Evident in old mice, this exercise can also accelerate muscle tissue repair

Inheritance of damaging mutations decides how long we get to live

GEN News - 10-Apr-2020

With whole exome and genome sequencing we could reveal so many secrets of life

Dawn til dusk fasting improves blood biomarkers

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 08-Apr-2020

Small study (14 participants) with strict participation requirements, but interesting biomarker results

Smart toilet can detect health conditions through AI camera

Independent - 07-Apr-2020

Promising tech for personalized health monitoring via analysis of excreta

Could you lead the Transhumanist Party UK?

UK Transhumanist Party - 06-Apr-2020

Applications are invited from people who can raise the profile of transhumanist politics in the UK

Resveratrol reduced DNA double-strand breaks in mice cells

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 06-Apr-2020

Variety of polyphenols had positive impact on genomic stability

12 proven anti-ageing supplements according to scientists

Healthline - 06-Apr-2020

Great, conclusive list for those aiming to use natural substances to decelerate ageing

Gut enzyme prevents age-related loss of intestinal barrier integrity

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 03-Apr-2020

In animal models, IAP is found to prevent frailty and extend lifespan

You are unlikely to gain long term benefits by sticking to a diet

New Scientist - 01-Apr-2020

Honeymoon period for these short-lived results are about six months

Those with genetic variants for hypertension and obesity have shorter lifespans

Fight Aging! - 30-Mar-2020

Trans-ethnic biobanks are very useful to calculate polygenic risk scores

High-salt diet is bad for the immune system

Medical Xpress - 25-Mar-2020

As concluded by experiments done in mice and human volunteers

Greater step count significantly linked with lower all-cause mortality

Guardian - 24-Mar-2020

Doubling from 4,000 to 8,0000 steps halves the risk of death within 10 years

AdventHealth partners with Helix for a 10,000-patient DNA sequencing trial

Clinical Leader - 23-Mar-2020

A big study to look forward as it intends to improve disease prevention, diagnosis, and management

Benefits of intermittent rapamycin treatment in late-life

Fight Aging! - 23-Mar-2020

Minimizes off-target effects along with boosting healthspan, as studied in old mice

High-sugar diet and shortened lifespan in fruit flies

Medical Research Council London Institute of Medical Sciences - 20-Mar-2020

A new perspective on pro-longevity studies highlights purine metabolism

Study determines impact of lifestyle choices on expected age of death

Fight Aging! - 18-Mar-2020

Easier to understand in years, rather than percentages. Whole milk a surprisingly big factor.

Cardiovascular disease risk and mortality reduced with healthy lifestyle

Boston University - 13-Mar-2020

It's never too late to change your lifestyle, but for best results, the sooner the better

Massive amounts of salt masked by the vegan health halo

Guardian - 10-Mar-2020

It’s not healthy just because they say it’s vegan or else you might end up with hypertension

Research demonstrates how visceral fat impairs cognitive ability

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Mar-2020

More reasons to avoid excessive weight gain and other drivers of ageing as proven in mice

Kneel or squat in your office instead of sitting on the chair all day

Guardian - 10-Mar-2020

Likely to provide protection against cardiovascular disease and premature death

Experts reveal — Is there really a better, healthier salt?

Huffington Post - 09-Mar-2020

The amount we consume is more important than the amount we spend on what we thought is better

Experts now able to explain why obesity causes high blood pressure

University of Virginia Health System (UVA Health) - 09-Mar-2020

Discovered in human tissue samples and used to reverse high blood pressure in lab mice

Illumina aiming to deliver $100 Genome Sequencing

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Mar-2020

Not here yet, but will expand research capabilities and change the way medicine is practiced

An egg a day is not bad for your health

NHS - 05-Mar-2020

Study saw no correlation between quantity of eggs consumed and heart disease or stroke

Nanoparticles containing curcumin can be a solution for Alzheimer's

Science Daily - 05-Mar-2020

Curcumin when encapsulated in nanoparticles, gets better absorbed

Rapamycin decreased survival and longevity in mice with short telomeres

Phys.org - 03-Mar-2020

mTOR, a pro-survival pathway for shorter telomeres and inhibition is deleterious

Omega 3 fatty acids - natural fish oil is effective, not supplements

BBC - 29-Feb-2020

One portion of oily fish per week contains all the omega-3 fatty acids you need

Good cholesterol level drops, triglycerides rise with sugary drink consumption

NHS - 27-Feb-2020

Sugary drinks generally bad for health, water still the best drink

Extend life expectancy up to 3 years by aggressively lowering BP

EurekAlert! - 26-Feb-2020

Middle-aged adults at high cardiovascular risk have this chance now based on new study

Walnut is the only nut attributed to healthy ageing

mindbodygreen - 25-Feb-2020

Study in women proves small dietary change like consuming walnuts, beneficial to one's health

NAD+ replenishment improves and restores fertility in women

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Feb-2020

This provides simple, safe way to rejuvenate egg cells as shown in aged mice study

Biomarkers and techniques in biohacking for longevity

Longevity Technology - 18-Feb-2020

Gray states biohacking is much beyond techniques and tests, rather more simple

5 habits for extra 10 years to live, revealed in new Harvard study

Express - 17-Feb-2020

Change of lifestyle for extending healthspan, the earlier the better

NMN restores neurovascular health, improves cerebral blood flow in ageing

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Feb-2020

Mitochondria-targeted interventions in old mice could be key to age-related diseases.

Intermittent fasting: General effects and expert advices

New York Times - 17-Feb-2020

There are a lot of good in IF for health, disease, and ageing, with some risks too

Food Standards Agency is worrying about the safety of CBD products

Independent - 13-Feb-2020

There's still no clinically proven benefit from CBD use - but definitely risks

Eat like Japanese for a long healthy life

BBC Good Food - 11-Feb-2020

Healthy eating patterns and behaviors of the traditional Japanese diet

AI predicts the likelihood of finding antidepressant helpful

New Scientist - 10-Feb-2020

If developed, new research could help to improve the quality of mental disease treatments

Repletion of NAD+ has some degree of improvement on ageing in mice

Fight Aging! - 07-Feb-2020

Needs to study more on NAD+ interventions in order to achieve significant benefits

Downhill trend of the demand for consumer genomics

New Scientist - 07-Feb-2020

They are laying off staff now as their profits are not as high as before

Dietary intake of flavonols may reduce risk of having Alzheimer's dementia

NHS - 03-Feb-2020

Balanced diet, physical and mental exercise, still key to lowering dementia risks

Detecting depression with smartphones

Kurzweil Network - 01-Feb-2020

Connecting the app data with physicians can help to prevent the risks associated with depression

Pre-mature deaths in adults may be prevented, shown by HLI's largest study

EurekAlert! - 27-Jan-2020

Made possible by early detection of disease and disease risks through whole genome sequencing

Study on mice shows the adverse effect of protein diet

Medical Xpress - 24-Jan-2020

There's no simple solution for a longevity diet except maybe everything in moderation

Soy bean oil causes genetic disruptions in the brains of mice

University of California, Riverside - 23-Jan-2020

But other soy products and other vegetable oils do not cause malfunctioning of genes

Transhuman aids can help overcome functional limitations

The McGill Tribune - 21-Jan-2020

Improve and restore quality of life if they are used properly

Biohacker's perspective on cardiovascular disease risk assessment

Lifeboat Foundation - 17-Jan-2020

Unlikely that your doctor will order these tests for you, so biohack your way to better health

Burnout due to chronic workplace stress will make your heart beat irregularly

Huffington Post - 14-Jan-2020

Don't fall into unhealthy habits, have a reliable support system

Habitual green tea consumption is good for your health

News Medical - 10-Jan-2020

Data numbers confirmed over the years state green teas benefits on our health

Cooling trend of human body temperature

New Scientist - 10-Jan-2020

Every decade since 1860, American body temperature has declined by 0.03°C

Highlights on dietary cholesterol associated heart health

American College of Cardiology - 10-Jan-2020

AHA recommends to opt for healthier fats in place of complete withdrawal

Good lifestyle adds up to 10 years to life expectancy

BBC - 09-Jan-2020

That's 10 years to find a rejuvenation therapy that adds another 10 years... and then another...

Daily flossing or interdental brushing is beneficial according to UK dentists

Huffington Post - 08-Jan-2020

Poor oral health can lead to heart disease and respiratory diseases

Running a marathon improves the health of a runner's arteries

BBC - 07-Jan-2020

If you have heart disease or other medical conditions, consult your doctor first

Mushrooms considered as diabetes-friendly food

Healthline - 06-Jan-2020

Improved blood sugar and cholesterol control, among its many health benefits

What does giving up alcohol does to your mind and body?

Huffington Post - 02-Jan-2020

Dry January can be prescribed to everyone, only benefits for your health, without any side effects

Fitness apps: are they really helping?

Guardian - 02-Jan-2020

Important thing is to define your physical condition, preferred mode, and place for a workout

NHS warns the public of celebrity endorsed bogus diets

Guardian - 31-Dec-2019

There are no such things as 'quick fix' diets - don't get fooled by their looks

Video game that improves mindfulness

Medical Xpress - 27-Dec-2019

Team is aiming to change the cognitive, emotional processes of people by the video game

Intermittent fasting decreases cancer risk and improves longevity

The Hill - 26-Dec-2019

Always better to consult a doctor and discuss before trying intermittent fasting

Sleep tight to reduce cardiovascular disease risk

NHS - 19-Dec-2019

Don't miss your sleep, it's part of a healthy lifestyle

Vitamin B12 deficiency risk is real for vegans

BBC - 18-Dec-2019

If you're thinking about adopting a vegan lifestyle, make sure to do nutritional planning

Never too late to lose weight and keep breast cancer away

NHS - 18-Dec-2019

No need to lose weight in fear of breast cancer if you have a healthy weight

DNA is not your destiny - may only contribute about 5% at most

University of Alberta - 18-Dec-2019

Don't go after commercial DNA testing thinking that it may predict your future

Genes not the best predictor of human disease risk

University of Alberta - 18-Dec-2019

Risks arise mostly from metabolism, environment, lifestyle, and exposure to various chemicals

Eating chillies frequently could be a part of your healthy diet

Independent - 17-Dec-2019

This is Tip #10 in the Live Forever Manual!

LEAF interview Greg Potter on tracking your health

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Dec-2019

If you are interested in your health, then don’t develop an unhealthy obsession about your health.

Aspirin as a prophylactic measure: reduces mortality in older adult participants

Fight Aging! - 13-Dec-2019

Greatest reduction in colorectal cancer mortality by using aspirin more than 3 times per week

Being active reduces the risk of prostate cancer at old age

Independent - 05-Dec-2019

Doesn't have to be vigorous exercises, just moving about is enough

Red alert for festive hot drinks - overloaded with sugar

BBC - 03-Dec-2019

Something to think about before buying drinks from high street coffee chains

Tooth brushing as a way of preventing heart failure

Independent - 02-Dec-2019

It's too early to use toothbrushing for the prevention of AF, because of the study limitations

Anti-Ageing Role of Dietary Supplements Observed in Animal Models

University of Copenhagen - 29-Nov-2019

NAD+ drugs combat Werner Syndrome key symptoms such as early signs of ageing

FDA alerts consumers about the CBD products

Washington Post - 28-Nov-2019

CBD products developing companies are frustrated with the FDA's lack of of clear regulations

Impact of physical activity on ageing and disease risk

The Conversation - 28-Nov-2019

Exercise program enrolled sedentary seniors and improved their memory in 12 weeks

Playing board games may keep you sharp in older age

Independent - 25-Nov-2019

According to research, chess, bingo, and other board games can be good for our thinking skills

Importance of the urine analysis is leading to the "smart toilet" development

Medical News Bulletin - 21-Nov-2019

Technologies are good for diagnosing the symptoms, not for providing the information of the cause

Nuchido launches NAD+ supplement to help reverse ageing

The Conversation - 19-Nov-2019

Do NAD+ supplements work? Probably. Do TIME+ pills have a demonstrable effect? More studies required.

Biggest food trend of 2019: plant-based “meats”

Next Avenue - 19-Nov-2019

Whole food ingredients are being radically changed, engineered before made into meat alternatives

Jury still out on intermittent fasting says Dr Greger

NutritionFacts.org - 18-Nov-2019

Main supporting evidence not based on a randomized controlled trial

Vaping is better than smoking, but quitting smoking is the best

BBC - 16-Nov-2019

No vaping is even better for your heart

Off the record herbal products could stop cancer treatment from working

BBC - 14-Nov-2019

When in doubt simply stick to the recommended therapy or ask your doctor

Nicotinamide mononucleotide is safe for human use

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 12-Nov-2019

A Japanese study establishes safety of NMN despite previous results in animal studies

Achieving a lower blood pressure goal by treating hypertension

Heart - 11-Nov-2019

Treating hypertension before it turns into heart disease, will be cost-effective over a decade

Connection between insomnia and risk of heart attack and stroke

NHS - 07-Nov-2019

People who have insomnia had a small increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke over 10 years

94% of people stop using mental health apps after 15 days

New Scientist - 06-Nov-2019

Apps that enable you to talk to someone experiencing similar issues are used the most

A bit of saliva can reveal your biological age and rate of ageing

Clinical OMICs - 04-Nov-2019

Individuals age at different rates, therefore chronological age cannot say much

Any amount of running can save you from an early death

Guardian - 04-Nov-2019

Frequency makes no big difference - but way too much may be even harmful

Loneliness considered as a legitimate health risk

Huffington Post - 04-Nov-2019

This is a real shame - no medicine needed here to save lives, just friendship

Running even just once a week is better than no running

Guardian - 04-Nov-2019

Sedentary life style is a major issue and people need to break out of it

Technology Networks interviews Prof Tim Spector on nutrition and genetics

Technology Networks - 01-Nov-2019

Suggests that response to food is modifiable and has inter-individual variation

How our bodies clear toxins from our brains while we sleep, scientists explain

Wired - 31-Oct-2019

Cerebrospinal fluid might be involved in the process of cleaning out the toxins

Growing trend of "epigenetic wellness"

Technology Networks - 31-Oct-2019

Epigenome can be modified by our lifestyle choices, such as our diet, regimen of exercising, etc

Marathon runner drank 5 litres of water and almost died

BBC - 25-Oct-2019

Hyponatremia is rare but has serious consequences - don't overdo the hydration

Could you live longer with minimal brain activity?

Big Think - 25-Oct-2019

Gene regulation calmed high neural activity and prolonged life in mice & roundworm

It's better to take antihypertensive medication at night

BBC - 23-Oct-2019

Maintaining a low blood pressure at night also leads to better control in the next day

Healthy diet early in life and sustaining it more important

Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing - 21-Oct-2019

Reduced food intake in old mice has no beneficial effect on health and lifespan

Will uploaded minds have equal rights to the biological you?

Guardian - 20-Oct-2019

Michael SA Graziano provides some tempting questions and answers addressed in his new book

Genetic testing - a toy to satisfy patient curiosity

BBC - 17-Oct-2019

Do it only if there's a good clinical reason as per doctor's recommendation

Widely available drug with great outcomes

BBC - 15-Oct-2019

According to an international study Tranexamic acid improves patient survival rates if given early

Smoking 5 cigarettes a day or 30 have the same impact on lungs

NHS - 10-Oct-2019

There can't be a safe level of smoking cigarettes, even e-cigarettes are harmful to the health

Non-surgical medical robots for help by ABB

FierceBiotech - 10-Oct-2019

Pipetting, sorting test tubes or preparing medicines by robots in near future

"Woof-arin" could be prescribed to patients for living longer

NHS - 09-Oct-2019

Data collected from studies showed improvement in survival time for people who own dogs

Addressing the most important work skill : Attention

CNBC - 09-Oct-2019

Psychology hacks to master the attention for better productivity

Microbiome therapies can soon be personalized using a digestive tracker

NutraIngredients - 09-Oct-2019

Carbiotix and Food Marble partnered to correlate gut microbiome with digestive health data

Genetic test could identify an increased risk of heart attack

BBC - 08-Oct-2019

GRS can be measured at any age, children could be tested too

Age does not limit the physical performance

Elsevier - 08-Oct-2019

As an added bonus exercise also reduced patients' depression and anxiety

Long term physical exercise: protective against cardiovascular disease

Fight Aging! - 07-Oct-2019

Better to start exercising regularly at a pre-elderly age

US doctor opens online anti-ageing clinic

CNBC - 06-Oct-2019

We need proactive longevity doctors in the UK to advise on best approaches at an individual level

Rapamycin shows a sixty percent life expectancy increase in mice model

Aging - 04-Oct-2019

Detailed history and review of current understanding of Rapamycin and longevity

Sleeping less than 6 hours can be more dangerous than imagined

Independent - 03-Oct-2019

People with chronic diseases could double the death risk by sleeping less than 6 hours

Longevity.Technology interviews Buck Institute’s President and CEO Eric Verdin

Longevity Technology - 03-Oct-2019

Includes updates on NAPA Therapeutics and BHB Therapeutics

Weight loss is not really important to fight diabetes

Medical Daily - 02-Oct-2019

There is no need to lose 15% or more of body weight to manage type 2 diabetes

Sophie Yeo tries out an Atmotube on the streets of Newcastle

DeSmog UK - 01-Oct-2019

Monitors VOCs and PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 particles - and warns you when air quality drops

The idea that drinking coffee before bed will keep you awake at night is a myth

Independent - 01-Oct-2019

Unlike alcohol and nicotine, pre-bed consumption of caffeine doesn't disrupt the sleep

Large meta-study questions evidence of health risk of meat in diet

Guardian - 30-Sep-2019

For now, it's probably best to continue to minimise red and processed meat consumption

Japanese researchers developed artificial blood

Asahi - 29-Sep-2019

Artificial blood has been effective in experiments on rabbits

People who have an optimistic personality have lower blood pressure

Guardian - 27-Sep-2019

Positive disposition to life changes life quality and drives a better heart health

Gum disease could trigger high blood pressure

WebMD - 27-Sep-2019

Dentists should warn patients about the potential risk of gum disease and high blood pressure

Elise Hu uses NMN and lifestyle changes to knock 5 years off her biological age

NPR - 25-Sep-2019

Great video including rejuvenated mice inside David Sinclair's lab

Protein-enriched biscuits as a way of keeping the UK's ageing population strong

The Conversation - 25-Sep-2019

Protein intake should be spread across the day, not just in one meal

Polypill could give key advantages to patients

Independent - 19-Sep-2019

Participants who took polypill had systolic blood pressure decrease on an average 9mm Hg in one year

Drinking tea could be good for your brain

Independent - 17-Sep-2019

People who drank tea at least 4 times a week for 25 years have better-connected brain regions

Super-agers who they are and how to become one of them?

Big Think - 17-Sep-2019

"Use it or lose it" adage refers to our brains, for keeping the brain working even when we age

Effects of sauna bathing on the cardiovascular system

World at Large - 16-Sep-2019

Sauna bathing can be added in the treatment regimen of cardiovascular diseases

The disagreement of opinions concerning fruit juice

Metro - 13-Sep-2019

Take a little amount of juice from fruit, then add sugar, that's how you get "fruit juice"

Cancer survival rates improving, but UK performing poorly

BBC - 12-Sep-2019

If there is an election soon, then maybe consider the parties' health policies as well as Brexit

Fruit juice, should we include it in our diet or not?

The Conversation - 12-Sep-2019

Anything that says "juice drink" on it isn't pure fruit juice - avoid!

Daytime napping and their connection to the heart attacks and strokes

NHS - 11-Sep-2019

There was no link found between naps length, but the frequency of naps during a week

Exercising and having calorie restrictions could affect bones

News Medical - 11-Sep-2019

Mice who exercised and ate less also had a decrease in bone quantity due to the cut in calories

Exercising even a little can have a good impact on your health

Harvard Health Publishing - 10-Sep-2019

Every little counts!

LEAF interviews David Sinclair about NMN trials and epigenetics

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Sep-2019

He's optimistic that human trials will convert the majority of people who are skeptical or unaware

Why people gain weight during ageing?

Huffington Post - 09-Sep-2019

We're likely to gain weight as we age regardless of our diet or exercise levels

Higher stroke risk observed in vegans and vegetarians

BBC - 05-Sep-2019

Cannot conclude it as a cause of high stroke risk yet, there's just an association

Soft drinks are associated with a greater risk of death

Independent - 04-Sep-2019

Artificial-sweetener drinks increase risk too, though for different reasons (but not carcinogenic)

Soft drinks and their place on your diet

NHS - 04-Sep-2019

Results can be a start for public health campaigns for replacing soft drinks with water

Sharp angles of unhealthy eating

BBC - 03-Sep-2019

This may be an extreme example but it really shows that a good diet helps you live longer

Very thorough (and by that I mean long!) review of Atlas Biomed DNA test

Medical Futurist - 03-Sep-2019

Overall positive feedback from the Medical Futurist, but odd that some results changed after discussion

'High Street Heart Checks' to detect hypertension and atrial fibrillation

Huffington Post - 02-Sep-2019

I’ve been thinking of running longevity cafes which would help people monitor more than just BP

Eating nuts lowers the risk of death from heart attacks

Independent - 31-Aug-2019

European and US studies suggest that consumption of nuts prevents cardiovascular diseases

Aspirin should not be prescribed for people over 70

European Society of Cardiology - 31-Aug-2019

Low-dose aspirin can't be prescribed for healthy people over 70, even if they have high CVD risk

Guidelines on lipid management to prevent heart disease

Science Daily - 31-Aug-2019

Keep LDL levels to the minimum with cholesterol lowering therapy & healthy lifestyle

Tooth enamel could be repaired

Guardian - 30-Aug-2019

In human teeth, the clusters had given rise to a crystalline layer within 48 hours

Secondhand e-cigarette vapour has health risks in vulnerable populations

Medscape - 30-Aug-2019

Try not to breath in second-hand vape smoke

Little bit of red wine once in a while could be beneficial

BBC - 28-Aug-2019

But don't get carried away and drink too much - no more than 14 units per week

Cuff-free blood pressure monitor gets FDA approval

Medgadget - 28-Aug-2019

No need to inflate the cuff in US anymore

Optimism may be linked to a longer lifespan

BBC - 27-Aug-2019

Don't be pessimistic - think positively if you want a longer life

Alternate-day fasting can help reduce belly fat and lose weight

Medical Xpress - 27-Aug-2019

ADF does not weaken our immune system like other fasting regimens do

Biohackers day routine

GQ - 27-Aug-2019

Biohacker has a strict routine, which is defined by minutes and has no day-offs or alterations

James Lovelock predicts the Anthropocene may quickly be replaced by the Novacene

NBC News - 25-Aug-2019

He doesn't think humans will merge with technology (Kurzweil style)

Dog ownership linked to fewer cardiovascular risk factors

U.S. News & World Report - 23-Aug-2019

Man's best friend - a loving companion for mind and heart

Omega-3 fish oil supplements had no benefit for type 2 diabetes

BBC - 22-Aug-2019

More evidence fish oil supplements don’t work – save your money!

High blood pressure "critical period"

BBC - 21-Aug-2019

Increases blood pressure between the ages of 36 and 43 were associated with brain shrinkage

Exercising a little can boost longevity for older adults

Guardian - 21-Aug-2019

Norwegian review of 36,000 cases links more activity overall with lower risk of death

The effects of public health campaigns

BBC - 20-Aug-2019

Number of smokers among secondary-school pupils in England decreased relevantly

Stroke and heart disease risk high in insomniacs

Independent - 19-Aug-2019

Up to 30% of the general population suffer from insomnia

Zapping the brain to cure morbid obesity

Metro - 19-Aug-2019

May be the last option to save morbidly obese - already successful in mice

Going vegan - pitfalls of a plant based diet

Patient - 19-Aug-2019

It’s healthy to give up meat, but eating fish & dairy will help you live longer

Anti-inflammatory effects of flavonoids may increase your longevity

Huffington Post - 14-Aug-2019

Variety of flavonoids from different sources should be consumed daily

Merging biological and artificial intelligence

Observer.com - 14-Aug-2019

Musk suggests using brain chip for treating neurological diseases, such as dementia

Dietary habits during middle age may lower disease risk in later life

MinnPost - 14-Aug-2019

The more you replace meat with plant-based food the more you live

Generation X notorious for drug poisoning and suicide

BBC - 13-Aug-2019

Stigma may be a reason for their reluctance to seek help

Oral supplementation of NR can raise NAD+ levels in muscles

ScienceDirect - 13-Aug-2019

A small trial but interesting results

Game-changing spice based non-alcoholic drink

Guardian - 07-Aug-2019

Seedlip is served in more than 7,500 outlets, including more than 300 Michelin-starred restaurants

Transdermal optical imaging using smartphones to measure blood pressure

University of Toronto - 06-Aug-2019

Facial video of 2-minutes could measure blood pressure due to translucent skin

Gavin Polone tries out Health Nucleus

The Hollywood Reporter - 01-Aug-2019

Very comprehensive analysis which you'd expect for the money

Ultra-processed foods linked to weight gain

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Aug-2019

Participants had to stay at the research center for 28 days

Sarcopenia during ageing increases mortality riskes

Agência FAPESP - 31-Jul-2019

Being physically active and paying attention to consuming protein can prevent sarcopenia

Electrical stimulation therapy to ears improved body, sleep and mood

BBC - 30-Jul-2019

Newly discovered benefit of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Waist size predicts risk of an early death in postmenopausal women

NHS - 25-Jul-2019

Shape of the body matters - it's best to aim for a "pear-shaped" body

Regular fish comsumption may reduce colorectal cancer risk

NHS - 24-Jul-2019

Better to eat fish than red and processed meat that may increase the cancer risk

CoppaFeel! campaign encourages people to check their breasts regularly

Huffington Post - 23-Jul-2019

"Grab on to life” to get to know your body

England will prohibit smoking by 2030

BBC - 23-Jul-2019

Healthy eating and sleep, physical activity, not smoking are defined priorities by the green paper

Diabetes risk could be reduced by a quarter by eating fruits and vegetables

Independent - 22-Jul-2019

People who use mainly plant based diets were 23% less prone to develop diabetes

Fresh fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of getting diabetes

Independent - 22-Jul-2019

But not all plant-based foods have the same advantage

DNA databases of paying customers used to develop new drugs

Wall Street Journal - 22-Jul-2019

Priorities - finding new drugs to cure diseases or your privacy?

Genetic testing kits at home - risk of false positives

Guardian - 21-Jul-2019

Be careful of what these genetic tests might tell you

It's never too late to start exercising, even at an older age

Reuters - 18-Jul-2019

Spend 150 minutes on exercise per week to lengthen your life span

Exercise protects against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's

Massachusetts General Hospital - 17-Jul-2019

If other vascular risk factors are targeted simultaneously, the outcome is better

Link between drinking more sugary drinks and risk of cancer

NHS - 11-Jul-2019

No doubt a diet Coke with a large sugar doughnut has the same effect

Nutritional supplements have no effect on heart diseases according to the study

NHS - 09-Jul-2019

Meta-study of a million people finds no evidence of multivitamins increasing lifespan

New chip makes data operations faster, easier and effective

Independent - 05-Jul-2019

Speeding up new drug discoveries and many other benefits

Leg fat protects postmenopausal women from heart disease

BBC - 01-Jul-2019

Get in shape with a "pear-shaped" body - reduces heart disease risk

Brainwave technology could dominate much of our formal education system by 2038

Quartz - 01-Jul-2019

In the future people may have to get downloads in order to be competitive in the job market

Brain supplements do not work on healthy older adults

Guardian - 29-Jun-2019

No convincing evidence to recommend dietary supplements for brain health

Exercise may increase lifespan – past activity levels don't matter

Medical News Today - 29-Jun-2019

It’s never too late to start exercising, start today and live longer

High levels of inhalable dust pollutants in London Underground

Independent - 26-Jun-2019

Need more research into all types of pollution and their impacts on lungs

How to prevent harmful microbes from spreading in your home

BBC - 25-Jun-2019

Dirty cloths is the big offender I see most regularly

A dose of nature of just 2 hours a week is associated with better health

Independent - 25-Jun-2019

Two to five hours is the golden window for health benefits

Two hours of nature per week may improve health and wellbeing

New Scientist - 22-Jun-2019

No need for physical activity during these 2 hours, just sit back and relax

Added sugars are one of the main causes of weight gain

Mayo Clinic - 20-Jun-2019

Increasing intake of fruit and vegetable decreases the overall risk of gaining weight

Metabolite found in pomegranates has anti-ageing effects

Medical Xpress - 17-Jun-2019

Urolithin A could help slow certain aging processes, improve the functioning of mitochondria

Nutritionally similar foods affect gut bacteria differently

Medical News Today - 17-Jun-2019

Manipulation of gut microbiome with diet may lead to better health outcomes

Monitoring moles with whole-body photography

Guardian - 16-Jun-2019

Bit of a plug for the Mole Clinic, London, which coincidentally offers a private screening service

Red and processed meat may lead to an early death

Guardian - 12-Jun-2019

Shift to a Mediterranean-style diet and limit red and processed meat

Sleep-disordered breathing affects age

Medical Daily - 10-Jun-2019

Understanding how sleep-disordered breathing affects age could lead to new anti-ageing interventions

Exercising during lunch break for fighting obesity

Independent - 06-Jun-2019

Encouraging physical activity in the workplace will lead to having more productive employees

Even 25 cups of coffee a day is safe for the heart

Independent - 03-Jun-2019

MRI scans show no detrimental effects on arteries

Added sugar is linked to negative health effects

Harvard Health Publishing - 29-May-2019

Best to limit all sources of added sugar to less than 10% of daily calories

Strong association between life purpose and mortality in the U.S.

Reuters - 25-May-2019

Meditation, yoga and volunteering can be used to help build life purpose

First research which associates fast walking pace with a longer lifespan

Evening Standard - 18-May-2019

Physical fitness is a better indicator of life expectancy than body mass index (BMI)

A glass of fruit juice daily is no better than other sugary drinks

Independent - 17-May-2019

Healthy fruit in fruit juices does not offset damage caused by its sugar content

Ultra-processed foods might be the reason for the obesity crisis

BBC - 16-May-2019

Ultra-processed foods lead people to eat more and put on weight

We're on the verge of overcoming death

Metro - 14-May-2019

A great summary of the potential benefits are curing ageing

Using sunscreen doesn't lead to Vitamin D deficiency

Independent - 09-May-2019

Optimal use of sunscreen prevents sunburns, skin cancers without affecting Vitamin D levels

Excessive intake of branched-chain amino acids could reduce lifespan

Independent - 01-May-2019

It is important to maintain the amino acid balance in the body to lead a healthy life

Ultra-processed food can shorten life span

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-May-2019

Higher risk of early death from all causes, especially cancers and cardiovascular disease

Brain foods can improve memory and cognition

Harvard Health Publishing - 29-Apr-2019

These are the same foods that are good for your heart and blood vessels

Arivale: A scientific wellness startup ahead of its time

GeekWire - 26-Apr-2019

The company closed its doors in 2019, but its vision for the future of healthcare is still relevant

E-cigarettes contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins

Harvard Gazette - 25-Apr-2019

Raw materials used in the production of flavors might be a source of microbial contamination

Exercise reduces health impact of sitting - but only in those sitting for less than 8 hours per day

American College of Cardiology - 22-Apr-2019

With a desk job it's easy to sit 8 hours a day - so crucial to exercise as well as move regularly

No life extension seen people taking supplements

Independent - 09-Apr-2019

No short-cut to a healthy diet

Five pensioners who thrive on extreme exercise

Guardian - 07-Apr-2019

It's never too late to start exercise

No safe alcohol consumption for stroke risk

BBC - 05-Apr-2019

Drinking small amounts of alcohol looking less likely to be good for health

Diets that cause most deaths around the world

BBC - 04-Apr-2019

Surprisingly, whole grains more important than fruit & veg

35 reported cases of seizures following e-cigarette use

Independent - 03-Apr-2019

FDA stresses it is not clear whether e-cigarettes have triggered seizures in dozens of users

Weighted blankets may aid longer, more restful, sleep

Huffington Post - 01-Apr-2019

Evidence still a bit weak, but can't do much harm except to the wallet

NR boosts intestinal stem cell population in aged mice

MIT - 28-Mar-2019

Supplement has a real physical health impact too = reduced inflammation

Booze without the hangover or health problems?

Guardian - 26-Mar-2019

Is alcosynth to alcohol what vaping is to smoking?

70,000 UK deaths a year caused by too much sitting

Guardian - 26-Mar-2019

Tip - drink lots of tea - you have to get up to make it and then again to use the loo!

Which? report highlights problems in UK supplements

Which? - 22-Mar-2019

Even if their effect is uncertain, the product should at least contain what they say

Nuts improve thinking and memory in old age

Independent - 22-Mar-2019

Plain old peanuts are good for you, not just brazil and walnuts

Another study finds very hot drinks increases risk of cancer

Independent - 20-Mar-2019

Letting drinks cool down is one of the 101 tips in the Live Forever Manual

Woman in intensive care after DIY IV therapy attempt

BBC - 19-Mar-2019

Natural is not always good - please follow medical advice

Daily sugary beverage drinkers 14% more likely to die during study

NHS - 19-Mar-2019

And gets worse the more you drink

Lowering blood pressure in elderly reduces brain damage

American College of Cardiology - 18-Mar-2019

Patients on blood pressure lowering medication saw less accumulation of harmful brain lesions.

Mushrooms half the risk of mild cognitive impairment

BBC - 14-Mar-2019

Should be included in a balanced diet along with fruit and vegetables

Starting exercise after 40 still reduces risk of early death

Time - 08-Mar-2019

It's never too late to start exercise

Volvo to limit top speeds to 112mph

Guardian - 04-Mar-2019

Perhaps self-driving cars will be allowed to go faster in future

IV therapy is a waste of money, or worse

Guardian - 03-Mar-2019

Live Forever Manual rates IV therapy as "save your money"

Lie-ins don't reduce health impacts of lack of sleep

BBC - 28-Feb-2019

Best to keep a regular sleep schedule throughout the week

5-minute breathing strength exercises reduces blood pressure

University of Colorado Boulder - 25-Feb-2019

Could be good for time-poor, desk-bound workers

30 minute walk at start of day lowers blood pressure

NHS - 21-Feb-2019

As effective as some blood pressure medicines (but don't stop without talking to your doctor!)

Calorie restriction drugs may help you live longer

Fight Aging! - 15-Feb-2019

BHB therapeutics develops treatment to mimic the effects of good diet

More people drinking themselves to death than ever before

Independent - 05-Feb-2019

Older, richer people drinking the most

Cancers linked to obesity rising fastest in young adults

Independent - 04-Feb-2019

Four times faster increase in pancreatic cancers in the younger generation

Researchers found that heart fat increased in obese people on crash diets

Telegraph - 02-Feb-2019

People suffering from heart diseases should consult their doctor before adopting a low-calorie diet

David Sinclair's admits taking NMN, resveratrol and Metformin

Next Big Future - 01-Feb-2019

Nothing too surprising in his daily supplement regime

UN reports massive growth in AI patents

United Nations - 31-Jan-2019

No mention of artificial general intelligence (AGI) which will be the real revolution

Studies failed to prove breakfast as the most important meal of the day

The Conversation (UK) - 31-Jan-2019

Skipping breakfast can help in losing weight, at least for some people

Unsurprisingly, butter is not the new butter

NutritionFacts.org - 30-Jan-2019

Is Butter Really Back? The short answer is... NO!

E-cigarettes association with cardiovascular diseases

WebMD - 30-Jan-2019

Nearly all regular adult users of vaping products are current smokers or ex-smokers

NHS to offer DNA tests to build up national database

BBC - 26-Jan-2019

Lots more detail needed - how much, what will be tested for, how will results be interpreted?

Immortality or Bust - film review

David Wood - 25-Jan-2019

I'm looking forward to watching this film and seeing the bus I donated towards!

Most slim people may have a hereditary weight advantage

Independent - 24-Jan-2019

Even if you can eat without putting on weight, keep an eye on your visceral fat

Bacteria causing gum disease may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's

NHS - 24-Jan-2019

Keeping your gum healthy may save you from Alzheimer's disease

Low dose aspirin benefits counterbalanced by bleeding risk

NHS - 23-Jan-2019

People without cardiovascular disease do not benefit overall

30 minutes less sitting reduces risk of an early death by 17%

Guardian - 14-Jan-2019

Try standing up while watching TV or browsing on your phone

High fibre diet lowers levels of multiple diseases

BBC - 11-Jan-2019

Low-carbohydrate diets miss out on fibre from whole-grains

Sweeteners have no impact on weight loss

Independent - 03-Jan-2019

No benefit found in large meta-study, but no risk of cancer either

Daily e-cigarette use may nearly double a person's risk of a heart attack

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Jan-2019

There is no safe level of smoking

E-cigarettes double a person's risk of heart attacks

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Jan-2019

The club’s recent blog post details the physiological effects of vaping

Most people not accepting free NHS health check

BBC - 31-Dec-2018

If you don't know your blood pressure then definitely take up this free offer

Signalling molecule essential for exercise to reduce abdominal fat

Medical Xpress - 27-Dec-2018

No substitute for exercise, yet, but the more we understand the process the better

Fisetin destroys senescent cells, but safe dosage not determined yet

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Dec-2018

Includes table of fisetin content in range of fruits and vegetables

Nucleosome spacing of cell-free DNA reveals biological age

News Medical - 21-Dec-2018

Always good to find a new biomarker of aging

Puzzle-solving doesn't slow down mental decline

NHS - 11-Dec-2018

But builds up cognitive reserve to resist dementia for longer

Lifelong fitness results in a 30 years younger heart

NPR - 10-Dec-2018

We all know exercise is good for us - these biomarkers help to explain why

Lifelong exercise rewards by slowing down ageing of organs

NPR - 10-Dec-2018

The way to stay young and healthy at heart

Irrational starving leads to RED-S in sportspeople

BBC - 09-Dec-2018

Good health should never be the cost of success in sports

Visual inspection alone is not reliable enough to catch melanomas

Independent - 06-Dec-2018

Even specialist dermatologists can miss melanomas without a dermoscope

World's largest gene sequencing project in healthcare

BBC - 05-Dec-2018

100,000 Genomes Project has ended "diagnostic odyssey" for 1 in 4 participants with rare diseases

Common unhealthy lifestyle traits in people

BBC - 04-Dec-2018

Too much alcohol and too little fruit and veg is the most common poor lifestyle combination

Unhealthy lifestyle and its disadvantages in numbers

BBC - 04-Dec-2018

Too much alcohol and too little fruit and veg is the most common poor lifestyle combination

Exercise lengthens telomeres (slows aging)

NHS - 29-Nov-2018

Endurance and interval training groups saw telomeres increase by over 3%.

Replacing fats and oils in higher saturated fat in a daily diet

Foodnavigator USA - 19-Nov-2018

US FDA supports, not claims, replacing fats with oils containing high levels of oleic acid

No link between insomnia and early death

BBC - 16-Nov-2018

Meta-analysis of 37 million people found link to dementia and depression but not life expectancy

Whole genome sequencing - an alternative to existing genotyping companies

Forbes - 15-Nov-2018

Your genomic data will be owned by you - can sell it if you want to

High dosage vitamin D unlikely to prevent cancer or heart attacks

NHS - 14-Nov-2018

Would be interesting to compare to people with low vitamin D blood levels

Plasma NAD+ Levels Decline Significantly with Age

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Nov-2018

We still need to understand it better but NAD+ is likely to be important in slowing aging

Wrong weight 'can cost four years of life'

BBC - 31-Oct-2018

Massive study confirms that being overweight dramatically shortens life expectancy

Green tea capsules left a patient needing an urgent liver transplant

BBC - 25-Oct-2018

Green tea supplements present a greater risk for people who are taking more concentrated extracts

Wristband changes colour when exposed to UV rays

Guardian - 25-Sep-2018

Team produced different versions of the wristband for 6 different skin tones

Advances in exoskeletons can help prevent workplace injuries soon

Safety and Health magazine - 23-Sep-2018

Industrial exoskeletons to lower physical workload and improve quality of worker's life

Soylent meal replacement gets UK launch

BBC - 18-Sep-2018

This drink was enriched with more nutrients to make it a valid alternative meal for people on the go

Only 1 in 5 UK adults would choose to live forever

New Scientist - 18-Sep-2018

Immortality is not appealing to 70% of the UK due to concerns regarding quality of life

Aspirin-a-day risky in old age - major study

BBC - 16-Sep-2018

Taking an aspirin per day may increase the risk of internal bleeding among the elderly

Healthy cooking not as expensive as people think

Independent - 11-Sep-2018

Fresh home-made vegetable soup is very easy to make and a lot cheaper than supermarket version

Probiotics inhibit microbiome recovery after antibiotics

Guardian - 06-Sep-2018

They cause severe and long-lasting disturbances over gene expression and native microbiome

Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk

BBC - 05-Sep-2018

Sedentarism keeps rising in wealthy countries, some recommendations are provided

4 million UK adult experienced low or very low food security

Guardian - 05-Sep-2018

Poorest families cannot meet healthy food guidelines of the UK government

Taking days off work helps you live longer

Independent - 29-Aug-2018

Taking time off work is actually more important than a healthy diet and exercise

Lorcaserin safe but only modestly effective

NHS - 28-Aug-2018

This drug doesn’t cause any severe disorders but is almost entirely ineffective for weight loss

No alcohol safe - result from global study

BBC - 24-Aug-2018

Alcohol may protect against heart disease but it promotes many other chronic conditions

Coconut oil is 'pure poison'

Guardian - 22-Aug-2018

Coconut oil actually raises the levels of bad cholesterol and promotes heart disease

The Transhuman Era Has Begun

Forbes - 22-Aug-2018

Biohacking is leading us towards a grey area where man and machine can mix

Vaping as a possible cause of mouth cancer

Independent - 20-Aug-2018

Flavoured, nicotine-infused vaping fluids can convert to harmful carcinogens after heating

Low-carb diet could shorten life by 4 years

BBC - 17-Aug-2018

Moderate consumption of carbohydrates may be healthier than low-carb diets

E-cigarettes are more harmful than first feared

NHS - 14-Aug-2018

E-cigarettes are marketed as an alternative to smoking tobacco, not as a way to quit using nicotine

Screening for bowel cancer only after 60 years is not good enough!

BBC - 10-Aug-2018

Will be able to catch bowel cancer 10 years earlier than now

Anti-aging secrets of some animals, revealed

Discover - 08-Aug-2018

High cell damage tolerance, unfaltering telomeres, stem cells, to mention a few

Hospital sepsis deaths 'jump by a third'

BBC - 03-Aug-2018

The causes of this sudden increase remain unclear and hospital records are not helping

More Belly Fat Means More Cognitive Impairment

Trinity College Dublin - 01-Aug-2018

People with overweight seem to underperform in cognitive tests compared with normal weight people

20-somethings not getting enough nutrients

NHS - 31-Jul-2018

11% to 50% of UK citizens under 30 years old are at risk of micronutrient deficiency

Life Extension Is Not Selfish

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-Jul-2018

Life extension can promote future human and technological development

Activity increases healthspan in older adults

News Medical - 23-Jul-2018

150 minutes of walking per week can add 10 years to your life

The Supplements Ray Kurzweil takes

Popular Mechanics - 20-Jul-2018

Ray has opened up recently about his supplement regime.

Fish oil supplements for a healthy heart 'nonsense'

BBC - 18-Jul-2018

NHS states that consuming Omega-3 through your diet is better than through supplements

Coffee reduces risk of premature death

NHS - 03-Jul-2018

1 cup of coffee per day can reduce the risk of death by 6%

Five times more fast food outlets in poor areas

BBC - 29-Jun-2018

Fast food is tastier and cheaper than healthy food, which makes it appealing for people with low income

Average desire for eternal youth is 130 years

Psychological Science - 20-Jun-2018

Most people just want a happy and healthy life rather that a life devoid of conflict

Why doughnut are like a drug addiction

Independent - 16-Jun-2018

High-fat and high-carb food trick the brain into thinking it has a higher energy value

DNA tests make people live healthier lives

Independent - 15-Jun-2018

New web tool analyses over 49000 DNA markers to calculate risk for various diseases

Vegetarian Diet Could Help You Live Longer

Newsweek - 11-Jun-2018

Replacing animal-based protein with plant-based proteins was found to reduce heart disease

Work stress raises risk of premature death

Guardian - 06-Jun-2018

Very demanding jobs increase the risk for a great number of diseases

Visceral fat dependent on gut bacteria

NHS - 30-May-2018

Bacteria respond to what we eat and then affect how fat is storaged

No Heart Benefits From Common Dietary Supplements

Fight Aging! - 30-May-2018

Some supplements can actually be harmful in the long term

Fasting diets may raise risk of diabetes

Guardian - 20-May-2018

Intermittent short-term diets negatively affect the pancreas and insulin production

Interview with Juvenescence author Jim Mellon

Medium - 17-May-2018

Juvenescence Ltd is making investments in the future of rejuvenation and life extension technology

Dry January has a dramatic effect on health

Metro - 16-May-2018

Alcohol abstinence leads to improved health and reduced insulin resistance

Heavy physical work linked to earlier death in men

NHS - 15-May-2018

A lifestyle focused on moderation rather than on a lot of exercise is healthier

The singularity is not near

Salon - 13-May-2018

Excerpt from “Live Work Work Work Die" by Corey Pein.

Are you fat on the inside?

BBC - 03-May-2018

Average size 12 29 year-old has a body scan.

LEAF interviews Dr. Nichola Conlon

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 03-May-2018

Look forward to seeing the results of the NAD supplement trial

EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker Review

Medgadget - 01-May-2018

EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker measures refractive error.

Exploration of transhumanism movement wins Wellcome book prize

Guardian - 30-Apr-2018

To Be a Machine - about humanity’s attempts to conquer death through technology.

The DNA Data We Have Is Too White

Smithsonian - 30-Apr-2018

87 percent of participants in worldwide genomics research of European descent.

high intake of garlic was associated with a reduced risk of some cancers

NHS - 30-Apr-2018

Narrative review of how garlic might have an impact on human health.

Best trackers and health gadgets 2018

Gadgets And Wearables - 29-Apr-2018

Best overall fitness tracker = Fitbit Charge 2

Goldenrod Extract has a Marginal Senolytic Effect

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 27-Apr-2018

Solidago virgaurea (goldenrod) extracts studied in relation to cellular senescence.

24-hour blood pressure monitoring better predictor

NHS - 19-Apr-2018

One off readings suffer from white coat and masked hypertension.

Third of UK believe we will live forever

Kantar - 17-Apr-2018

34% of people believe technology will keep people alive indefinitely.

Drinking can take years off your life

BBC - 13-Apr-2018

2 drinks a day shortens life expectancy by up to two years.

Can intermittent fasting make you live longer?

Popular Science - 12-Apr-2018

No evidence intermittent fasting results in more weight loss than other diets.

Late risers at increased risk of early death

BBC - 11-Apr-2018

People aged 38 to 73 self-assesses on scale of morning or evening types.

Strawberries top list of residue pesticides

WebMD - 10-Apr-2018

98% of samples of strawberries had residue of at least one pesticide.

Should we all get a health check?

Guardian - 09-Apr-2018

May just find problems that probably don’t need treatment.

Sugar tax could help save countless lives

Telegraph - 09-Apr-2018

Will be accusations of "nanny state" interfering in how we choose to live life.

More elderly are dying after falls as care crisis deepens

Guardian - 07-Apr-2018

Number of deaths in men over 85 has risen by 177%.

37% of people in the UK never exercise

Kantar - 05-Apr-2018

37% of UK respondents said they never exercise or play sport.

18% increase in NHS obesity admissions in a year

Independent - 04-Apr-2018

617,000 obesity related admissions in 2016-17.

No Benefits of Higher Protein Intake in Older Individuals

Fight Aging! - 04-Apr-2018

Possible cause of sarcopenia impaired processing of the essential amino acid leucine.

New LED streetlights can cause lots of health issues

Independent - 03-Apr-2018

Safety first! Good health is more important than cutting down costs

Irish people don't want to live forever

Irish Mirror - 02-Apr-2018

Just one in five Irish people want an eternal life.

Tooth-mounted sensors track your diet and health

Digital Trends - 27-Mar-2018

Tufts University has created tiny sensors that attach to teeth.

Freezing the nerve that carries hunger signals

Time Magazine - 21-Mar-2018

Participants reported lowered appetite and loss of their initial body weight an average of 3.6%

Could omega-6 fatty acids help us live longer?

Medical News Today - 20-Mar-2018

Higher blood levels of linoleic acid tied to lower risk of death.

Poor children now overweight, not underweight

Telegraph - 20-Mar-2018

Poor children in Britain are now fatter than wealthy youngsters.

Scheme for mind-uploading centuries in the future

Kurzweil Network - 14-Mar-2018

Brain’s connectome contains 150 trillion microscopic synaptic connections.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Prevents Cognitive Decline

Medical News Bulletin - 13-Mar-2018

110 elderly and generally healthy participants studied.

App Aims To Put Your Lifespan In Your Hands

Forbes - 11-Mar-2018

Eterly works with wearables to derive insight about lifestyle habits.

Exercise in old age prevents immune system from declining

BBC - 08-Mar-2018

Cyclists in their 80s had the immune systems of 20-year-olds.

DARPA's Biostasis program looks to slow down the golden hour

Business Insider - 07-Mar-2018

Molecular biology could alter the speed at which living systems operate.

People born after 1970 could live forever

YAHOO! - 20-Feb-2018

Futurologist Dr Ian Pearson predict indefinite life extension by 2050.

Electronic skin displays heartbeat on your hand

Engadget - 18-Feb-2018

e-skin can display vital signs in real time on a skin display.

Ultra-processed foods 'linked to cancer'

BBC - 15-Feb-2018

10% more ultra-processed in diet linked 12% more cancers detected.

Infection outbreaks could be reduced by copper-coated uniforms

University of Manchester - 15-Feb-2018

University of Manchester has created a durable, washable, concrete-like composite material.

How do you build a healthy city?

Guardian - 11-Feb-2018

Copenhagen aspires to be one of the healthiest cities in the world.

Hundreds of fire deaths may be linked to skin creams

BBC - 11-Feb-2018

Some skin creams containing paraffin, a senior firefighter warns.

Quest to cure ageing like a disease

BBC - 05-Feb-2018

Listen to recent episode of the BBC Tomorrow’s World podcast.

Very hot tea increases risk of oesophageal cancer

Guardian - 05-Feb-2018

Cancer was already linked to drinking alcohol and smoking.

8 things more likely to kill you in 1970s

BBC - 04-Feb-2018

Eight things more likely to kill you in 1970s Britain than today.

No safe limit to smoking

BBC - 25-Jan-2018

One cigarette a day increases chance of developing heart disease by 50%.

The Men Who Want to Live Forever

New York Times - 25-Jan-2018

Today several biotech companies, fueled by Silicon Valley fortunes, are devoted to “life extension” — or as some put it, to solving “the problem of death.”

Carbiotix offers low-cost, personalized gut health testing service

NutraIngredients - 25-Jan-2018

New microbiome test kit provides customizable supplement dosing to fill the fibre gap

Herbal remedies create dangerous clashes with cancer, CVD drugs

Telegraph - 24-Jan-2018

One if four people taking a herbal treatment alongside medication had a worrying drug reaction.

Hot yoga has no health benefits over other yoga

New Scientist - 19-Jan-2018

Most forms of yoga are thought to aid relaxation and muscle strengthening. But hot yoga, which typically involves going through a strenuous 26 poses over 90 minutes in a warm and humid room.

Drone saves two Australian swimmers in world first

BBC - 18-Jan-2018

Two teenage boys got into difficulties 700m offshore in heavy surf.

Sarcopenia and CRP

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-Jan-2018

Everyone experiences some degree of muscle mass loss, sarcopenia, after age 40 or 50.

Why You Should Avoid Eating too Much Junk Food

Labiotech - 15-Jan-2018

Another link between junk food and diabetes and heart disease found.

How to Plan and Carry Out a Simple Self-Experiment

Fight Aging! - 12-Jan-2018

Process of setting up and running a self-experiment of candidate senolytic drugs.

Over half of UK adults don't know their blood pressure

Cambridge News - 11-Jan-2018

Nearly a quarter of over 35s have never had their blood pressure checked.

High fat, high sugar diet makes the immune system more aggressive

ScienceDaily - 11-Jan-2018

Can lead to type 2 diabetes and vascular diseases such as stroke

One cigarette almost always leads to a regular habit

Guardian - 10-Jan-2018

69% of people who try a cigarette end up smoking daily for some period of time.

How close are we to a Black Mirror-style digital afterlife?

Guardian - 09-Jan-2018

Eugenia Kuyda memorialised her dead boyfriend as a chatbot.

Middle-aged can reverse heart risk with exercise

BBC - 08-Jan-2018

Study analysed hearts of people aged 45-64 with no history of exercising regularly.

Raw water health craze is a bad idea

Washington Post - 04-Jan-2018

Raw water advocates worry that filtration is removing necessary minerals.

Alcohol can cause irreversible genetic damage to stem cells

Guardian - 03-Jan-2018

Research using mice shows alcohol causes cancer by scrambling the DNA in cells.

'Sitting is the new smoking' for a reason

Stanford Center on Longevity - 01-Jan-2018

Prolonged sitting increases the risk of chronic age related diseases

Startup that wants to make a digital copy of every person in the world

BGR - 30-Dec-2017

Oben's technology provides everyone with a 3D avatar that looks and sounds like them.

How long could we live?

BBC - 20-Dec-2017

What are the secrets of the superagers?

Monitoring everyone's vital signs simultaneously

Kurzweil Network - 15-Dec-2017

RFID tags could be used to gather vital signs from multiple patients simultaneously.

Detailed SleepScore Max review

ZDNet - 11-Dec-2017

Reads and detects movements in your upper body while you sleep.

Microbiome analysis: some gut bacteria reduces inflammation

Guardian - 09-Dec-2017

Village peasant microbiome has low risk for atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes and colitis

Will only the rich cheat death?

Marketplace - 05-Dec-2017

Some of the biggest names in tech are on a quest to live forever.

How dietary fat affects stem cell differentiation

Medical Xpress - 01-Dec-2017

Dietary fats are converted into lipids, which make up the membranes that surround all living cells.

Wearable sensor combines ECG and optical heart rate monitoring

MobiHealthNews - 29-Nov-2017

Silicon Labs has announced a new line of optical biometric sensors.

3 coffees a day 'may have health benefits'

BBC - 23-Nov-2017

But the health benefits are in the coffee - not that milk, cream and sugar you may be tempted to add

Sugar industry hid negative health effects research

zme science - 23-Nov-2017

In 1965, an industry group carried out a review to assess the health effects of sugar.

UK most overweight country in Western Europe

BBC - 11-Nov-2017

Britain is the most obese nation in Western Europe, with rates rising faster than any other developed nation.

Mushrooms as a source of a longer life

New Atlas - 10-Nov-2017

Scientists believe that ergothioneine and glutathione can play a vital role in fighting to age

US government gives away 10,000 Fitbits for precision medicine study

TechRadar - 07-Nov-2017

All of Us program was originally called the Precision Medicine Initiative.

40g of cheese a day may be good for health

NHS - 04-Nov-2017

10% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Here are the ways Silicon Valley plans to conquer death

National Post - 03-Nov-2017

Billionaires are now pouring millions into longevity research.

Overcoming resistant hypertension

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Nov-2017

Two thirds of older men suffer from hypertension.

10 charts that show why sleep is so important

BBC - 28-Oct-2017

Both short and long sleepers are more likely to live shorter lives.

Super Artificial Intelligence With IQ of 10,000 in 30 Years

Futurism - 27-Oct-2017

SoftBank has invested $100 billion to build chips capable of such IQ levels.

How a graphene tattoo could monitor your health

BBC - 25-Oct-2017

Graphene is more conductive than gold.

Human Glue Could Save Lives in an Emergency

Healthline - 22-Oct-2017

Scientists developed a sealant that could potentially stop bleeding.

Pros and cons of intermittent fasting

Harvard Health Publishing - 20-Oct-2017

Intermittent fasting alternates periods of extreme calorie reduction with normal eating.

Lion-stamped eggs are safe to consume even in raw form

Guardian - 17-Oct-2017

Eggs have all nine essential amino acids - it's nature's multivitamin pill

Magic mushrooms might be the future treatment for depression

BBC - 14-Oct-2017

A hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms can "reset" the brains of people with untreatable depression

Low vitamin D levels in autumn and winter

Independent - 13-Oct-2017

Eat a balanced, healthy diet rich in vitamin D containing foods

Few more pounds take away few months from your life

Men's Health - 13-Oct-2017

Diet and exercise can reduce weight and improve life expectancy

Will better technology solve our sleep sorrows?

TechRadar - 08-Oct-2017

The lack of sleep can contribute to a range of mental and physical illnesses, including Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity and poor mental health.

Irregular sleep patterns can lead to major health issues

Guardian - 06-Oct-2017

Bright light before bedtime and dimly lit office environments can also alter sleep patterns

Harder dieting may backfire and lead to bingeing

Diabetes.co.uk - 04-Oct-2017

Researchers from the University of Vermont, in the US, have conducted an experiment on rats to try and understand why dieters might 'relapse' to eating, or overeating when satiated.

Biosensors as a Tattooed Interface

Digital Journal - 01-Oct-2017

Dermal Abyss research involves a novel approach in which the surface of the body is rendered as an interactive display.

People are reluctant to use public defibrillators

University of Warwick - 25-Sep-2017

A study led by University of Warwick made an analysis of of existing international studies, and  suggests that there are a number of factors that prevent members of the public from using defibrillators and potentially saving lives.

Doing housework can extend your life

New Scientist - 21-Sep-2017

One in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week.

What's the Japanese secret for living longer?

Telegraph - 20-Sep-2017

The Japanese top the global table for life expectancy: on average, they can expect to live for 83.7 years.

Researchers find way to convert bad body fat into good fat

Medical Xpress - 19-Sep-2017

New study identified a way to convert bad, white fat into good, brown fat, at least in mice.

Why Quantum Computers Will Be Exponentially Faster

Singularity Hub - 18-Sep-2017

VIDEO explains how quantum computers work.

Poor Healthspan in Australians Linked To Poor Lifestyle Choices

Huffington Post - 15-Sep-2017

According to a new report heart disease, stroke and cardiovascular disease are among some of the biggest health conditions killing Australians.

Poor diet is a factor in one in five deaths globally

Guardian - 14-Sep-2017

According to ongoing study of Global Burden of Disease Eating a diet that is low in whole grains, fruit, nuts and seeds and fish oils and high in salt raises the risk of an early death.

Move every half hour to limit effects of sedentary lifestyle

Guardian - 11-Sep-2017

Exercise is not enough to ward off the risks of sitting still for long periods of time, regular movement is needed, research shows.

NHS hospitals missing sepsis treatment target

BBC - 11-Sep-2017

Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. Without prompt treatment, it can lead to multiple organ failure and death.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Can Slow Aging

Care2 - 11-Sep-2017

Recent research has shown that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may actually reduce and reverse longterm damage done to mitochondria—the powerhouse of the cell.

Smartphone-connected ECG detects undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

MobiHealthNews - 06-Sep-2017

Over 35 million people around the world unknowingly suffer from Atrial Fibrillation.

Study Identifies Factors that Affect Frailty

Health in Aging - 05-Sep-2017

A team of researchers decided to find out what factors might predict whether frailty in older men worsens or improves over time.

Want to live longer? Find your ikigai

Guardian - 03-Sep-2017

In Japan, retiring and not keeping your mind and body busy is seen as being bad for your health since it disconnects your soul from your ikigai (a reason for being).

Middle-aged told to walk faster

BBC - 24-Aug-2017

Public Health England urge people between 40-60 to start regular brisk walks.

Reading books may add years to your life

South China Morning Post - 19-Aug-2017

Reading novels for more than 3.5 hours a week could increase your lifespan by two years.

Fat but fit' still risk heart disease

BBC - 15-Aug-2017

The research in  European Heart Journal claims that people who are overweight are at increased risk of heart disease even if they appear medically healthy.

Kitchen sponges may be a 'bacteria hotspot' – but no need to worry

NHS - 03-Aug-2017

Sponges contain bacteria from hundreds of different operational taxonomic units (OTUs).

Mediterranean diet only benefits the rich

Independent - 01-Aug-2017

Socio-economic position modulates health advantages of Mediterranean diet.

Atlas Biomed Launches Personalised Health Testing for UK Consumers

Business Wire - 31-Jul-2017

DNA and gut microbiome tests with integrated analysis on the company’s health platform.

Humans may take on new forms through prosthetics or genetic engineering

Daily Mail - 31-Jul-2017

NBIC technologies: Rise to possibilities for the domain of science fiction

British billionaire gambles on an anti-aging upstart

Endpoints News - 26-Jul-2017

We are at an inflection point for the treatment of aging.

Supplement can repair and rejuvenate muscles in older adults

Daily News - 19-Jul-2017

Sarcopenia is the deterioration of muscle mass and strength as part of aging.

This is your brain on alcohol

Harvard Health Publishing - 14-Jul-2017

Study followed over 500 healthy participants over 30 years.

Compound in Strawberries Slows Aging in Mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jul-2017

Fisetin is a naturally occurring plant polyphenol from the flavonoid group.

Coffee drinkers live longer - perhaps

BBC - 11-Jul-2017

Drinking three cups of coffee a day may help you live longer.

Frequent ejaculation may decrease prostate cancer risk

NHS - 06-Jul-2017

Men who ejaculate more than 20 times a month less likely to report prostate cancer than those ejaculating less than 8 times per month.

Every cancer patient could have DNA tested

Independent - 04-Jul-2017

Professor Dame Sally Davies envisions millions of patients having their DNA tested routinely.

Heartburn drugs linked to premature death

NHS - 04-Jul-2017

PPIs reduce the amount of acid in the stomach.

Middle-aged workers 'spend more time sitting than pensioners'

BBC - 26-Jun-2017

45 to 54-year-old Scots spend on average 7.8 hours per weekday sitting down.

Scientists Discover a Key to a Longer Life in Male DNA

New York Times - 16-Jun-2017

Growth hormone receptors is linked to an increase in life span of about 10 years among men.

Rythm's sleep-tracking wearable makes official debut

MobiHealthNews - 15-Jun-2017

$499 Dreem headband uses dry polymer electrodes to track a user’s brain activity during sleep.

David Wood – We Should Prepare for the Future Now

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 13-Jun-2017

Interview with David Wood - Chair of the London Futurists.

Defibrillator drones to boost cardiac arrest survival

Telegraph - 13-Jun-2017

Fully automated eight-rota machines can fly at up to 50mph and deliver heart-starting kit.

Living Forever

Proto - 13-Jun-2017

Review of current thinking from the Massachusetts General Hospital - the largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.

Racket sports may have significant benefits for public health

Harvard Health Publishing - 09-Jun-2017

Needs to promote health-enhancing sport programmes among people

Cut that lie-in short

New Scientist - 07-Jun-2017

Study looked at how waking and sleeping hours shift at the weekend.

Even moderate drinking may speed brain decline

STAT - 06-Jun-2017

Study published in the BMJ finds 8 to 12 drinks a week is associated with cognitive decline.

What Sitting Down All Day Does To Your Body

Huffington Post - 02-Jun-2017

On average we spend almost nine hours a day sat down, but our bodies are designed to move.

Washing hands in cold water 'as good as hot'

BBC - 01-Jun-2017

Washing hands with hot water doesn't kill more germs.

Fitness trackers poor at measuring calories burned

BBC - 25-May-2017

Accuracy of seven wrist devices were tested while walking, running and cycling.

Sleep deprivation can lead to brain eating itself

Independent - 25-May-2017

Synapses and cell processes in the mice’s frontal cortex measured.

Geroprotectors: Creatine

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-May-2017

Creatine is a small peptid and an important energy buffer in muscle cells.

Eating aged cheese could help you live longer

Independent - 25-Apr-2017

Aged cheeses like cheddar, brie and parmesan contain a compound, spermidine, which stops damaged liver cells from replicating.

Experts excited by brain wonder-drug

BBC - 20-Apr-2017

Drug may stop all neurodegenerative brain diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Alphabet’s Verily offers Study Watch health monitoring wearable

TechCrunch - 14-Apr-2017

Designed with long-term medical research in mind.

An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life

New York Times - 12-Apr-2017

2 hours running per week for 40 years adds up to about 6 months.

Billionaire Jim Mellon invests in anti-ageing research firm

pharmaphorum - 11-Apr-2017

Insilico Medicine applying big data analytics to extend healthy longevity.

Can Flossing Help You Live Longer?

Health Central - 30-Mar-2017

Good dental health may have direct effect on the heart and cardiovascular system.

Fasting counterfeits high blood sugar levels in chemotherapy

USC news - 30-Mar-2017

Short-term fasting protects healthy cells from cancer fighting drugs

Adidas releases beta version of All Day, an app to track all aspects of wellness

MobiHealthNews - 28-Mar-2017

Offers customizable workouts, meal plans, mindfulness exercises and sleep tracking.

Geroprotectors: Magnesium

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Mar-2017

Not everyone gets enough of this essential element which is vital for cellular processes.

Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some heart conditions

BMJ - 22-Mar-2017

Study of nearly 2 million adults who were free from CVD at baseline.

Whole-body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise

Kurzweil Network - 16-Mar-2017

WBV can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise — at least in mice.

Sleep trackers can prompt sleep problems

Medical Xpress - 28-Feb-2017

15 percent of U.S. adults own a wearable fitness/sleep-tracking device, such as Fitbit or Apple Watch.

Fruit and veg: For a longer life eat 10-a-day

BBC - 23-Feb-2017

Compared with eating no fruit or veg a day:

Geroprotectors: Honokiol

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 21-Feb-2017

Honokiol is a lignan isolated from the bark, seed cones, and leaves of the trees of various Magnolia species.

Geroprotectors: Glucosamine

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-Feb-2017

One of the most commonly used supplements frequently taken to promote joint health.

Eating old food shortens lifespan in animals

New Scientist - 17-Feb-2017

Organisms able to acquire cellular damage from their food.

Why diet with olive oil is tied lower heart disease risk

Reuters - 13-Feb-2017

Mediterranean diet with added olive oil may be tied to a lower risk of heart disease at least in part because it helps maintain healthy blood flow and clear debris from arteries

Heart repair

New Scientist - 08-Feb-2017

Exercise doesn’t just make your heart go faster – it might fix it too.

Moderate Drinking Effect on Health may be Explained by Wealth and Status

Fight Aging! - 06-Feb-2017

Secondary analysis of data from 2,908 participants in the New Zealand Longitudinal Study of Ageing.

Health insurer calls analysed for signs of disease in your voice

New Scientist - 06-Feb-2017

US start-up Canary Speech using deep-learning to spot neurological conditions in voices.

Crave Sugar? Maybe It's in Your Genes

Scientific American - 05-Feb-2017

Some people are genetically attuned to crave sweet sustenance.

People Who Drink More Coffee May Live Longer

Next Avenue - 03-Feb-2017

Caffeine counters the chronic inflammation responsible for many age-related diseases.

Geroprotectors: Quercetin

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-Jan-2017

In various studies quercetin has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.

What Is The Alkaline Diet? Founder Is Facing Years In Prison

Medical Daily - 30-Jan-2017

The eating plan basically cuts out acidity and reportedly maintains your body’s pH levels

Geroprotectors: Pterostilbene

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 28-Jan-2017

Pterostilbene has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties.

Do religious people live longer?

Herald Review - 22-Jan-2017

Study showed people who attend church regularly tend to live slightly longer than non-religious people.

Sedentary lifestyle in older women ‘ages body cells’

BBC - 19-Jan-2017

Research on 1,500 women aged 64 to 95.

Eat hot peppers for a longer life

ScienceDaily - 13-Jan-2017

Consumption of hot red chili peppers is associated with a 13 percent reduction in total mortality.

Quantifying the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Exercise

Fight Aging! - 13-Jan-2017

Rising chronic inflammation is characteristic of aging and the failing immune system.

Wearable sensors can tell when you are getting sick

Stanford University - 12-Jan-2017

Analysed nearly 2 billion measurements from 60 people, including continuous data from wearables and periodic data from laboratory tests.

Study explains how western diet leads to overeating and obesity

Medical Xpress - 11-Jan-2017

Chronic consumption of a western diet leads to overeating and obesity due to elevations in peripheral endocannabinoid signaling.

Why energy dense alcohol leads to overeating

Nature - 10-Jan-2017

Calorie intake usually suppresses brain appetite signals.

Ray Kurzweil talks about Physical Immortality

Aging Reversed - 03-Jan-2017

Ray talks about the singularity, AI and human hybrid thinking with neocortex connected to the cloud.

Spice up your meals, live longer

Guardian - 29-Dec-2016

Curry, ginger, chili peppers help slow aggressive tumours growth.

Be Nice, Because People Who Care for Others Live Longer

TIME - 27-Dec-2016

Study of more than 500 people between ages 70 and 103.

Consistently enjoying life could make you live longer

Medical News Today - 27-Dec-2016

Earlier findings showed that enjoyment of life during a single moment in time was associated with a longer life.

How to lengthen your healthy life

Knowridge Science Report - 26-Dec-2016

In summary – eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and stay away from bad habits.

Exercise Differences Do Not Produce Longevity Differences in Identical Twins

Fight Aging! - 21-Dec-2016

Life expectancy and exercise are linked robustly in many data sets.

Gum disease bacteria may trigger rheumatoid arthritis

NHS - 19-Dec-2016

Don't ignore gum disease - brush your teeth at least twice a day

Arguments against life extension

H+Pedia - 08-Dec-2016

A nicely categorised list of common issues raised when discussing life extension.

Antioxidants are not the elixir of life

BBC - 08-Dec-2016

Antioxidants most likely have little effect, but they could actually be harmful

To take or not to take vitamin pills? That's the question

BBC - 08-Dec-2016

Following healthy diet has more benefits, than taking vitamin supplements

Looking on the bright side helps you live longer

Telegraph - 07-Dec-2016

Studied data from a national survey of 70,000 women over eight year period.

1 Thing Doctors Now Say Your Annual Checkup Must Assess

Inc. - 06-Dec-2016

Author Jeff Haden passed a doctor’s routine physical with flying colors just two weeks before having a heart attack.

Handful of nuts daily may increase your lifespan

NHS - 05-Dec-2016

Twenty grams of unsalted nuts a day can keep cancer and heart disease away

Racquet sports, swimming and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death

WebMD - 29-Nov-2016

People who played racquet sports had an almost 50 percent lower risk of dying from any cause during the 15-year study.

Extend your healthspan by caring for yourself daily

The Daily Progress - 18-Nov-2016

Living long and living well are not the same.

Is staying single actually good for your health?

YAHOO! - 14-Nov-2016

Many studies have said that married people are the ones who live longer.

How not exercising transforms your brain (VIDEO)

Business Insider - 07-Nov-2016

Study of athletes aged between 50-80 who ran an average of 36 miles per week.

People who have stronger social networks live longer

Independent - 01-Nov-2016

People with stronger social networks and relationships tend to live longer – also true of the online world.

3 Ways To Slow Aging

Huffington Post - 27-Oct-2016

The 85-and-older population is projected to increase by 351% between 2010 and 2050

A compound in brocolli has remarkable anti-ageing effects on mice

Independent - 27-Oct-2016

Clinical trials are in progress - NMN could be the recipe of youth

Study on mice reveals broccoli enzyme make cells act younger

Time Magazine - 27-Oct-2016

NMN found in natural foods promotes antiaging and halts age associated diseases

Elysium Basis May Not Be What You Think It Is

Thrivous - 21-Oct-2016

Has two active ingredients, Nicotinamide Riboside and Pterostilbene, aimed at cellular detoxification, DNA repair, and energy production.

Study tests accuracy of heart rate wearables

iMedicalApps - 13-Oct-2016

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic tested Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge, Mio Alpha, and Basis Peak.

First human clinical trial for nicotinamide riboside

Kurzweil Network - 11-Oct-2016

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a form of Vitamin B3.

Daily routine of startup founder planning to live to 180

Business Insider - 10-Oct-2016

<p>Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, has spent over $300,000 on research using data to optimise his mind and body.</p>

OMEGA-3 oils in salmon: past, present and the future

BBC - 06-Oct-2016

Levels of beneficial omega-3 oils in farmed salmon have fallen significantly in the past 5 years

Taste for high-fat food in our genes

BBC - 05-Oct-2016

Some people are genetically wired to prefer the taste of fatty foods

Daily coffee could help prevent dementia

Independent - 04-Oct-2016

People who consumed three cups of coffee or six cups of black tea a day had a 36 per cent lower chance of getting dementia.

Up carbs and cut down on protein to live longer

news.com.au - 30-Sep-2016

Study suggests a low protein, high carbohydrate diet extends your lifespans.

Can an uploaded brain live forever?

TechRadar - 24-Sep-2016

Today’s supercomputers are nowhere near the complexity and power of the brain.

Preventable accidents stymie US life expectancy

Inquisitr - 24-Sep-2016

2008 saw first drop in average life expectancy since 1993.

Me And My Quantified-Self

ELLE - 23-Sep-2016

Commissioning Editor at ELLE reviews her experience with FitBit Charge 2.

Men who marry smart women live longer

Indy100 - 22-Sep-2016

Lawrence Whalley, Professor emeritus of mental health at Aberdeen, clarifies his assertion that men marrying intelligent women decrease their chance of dementia.

Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer

Wired - 22-Sep-2016

World Health Organization has recognized alcoholic beverages as a Group 1 carcinogen since 2012.

4 Foods That Will Make You Live Longer

M2 - 20-Sep-2016

M2 Magazine have highlighted some major studies supporting regular consumption of the following:

Fitness trackers don’t promote weight loss

BBC - 20-Sep-2016

Activity trackers that count steps did not improve the chances of losing weight in 2 year study.

These six plant extracts could delay aging

Kurzweil Network - 16-Sep-2016

Each targets a different anti-aging or pro-aging signaling pathway.

Most home wrist blood pressure monitor readings incorrect

MobiHealthNews - 07-Sep-2016

Blood pressure measured at home and in the doctor’s office with both a wrist monitor and upper arm device.

Cool your beverages to reduce risk of cancer

Harvard University - 06-Sep-2016

Nonalcoholic beverages consumed above 65° C (150° F) may contribute to the risk of esophageal cancer.

How to Add 18 Years to Your Life

Men’s Journal - 30-Aug-2016

Canadian study analysed data from 90,000 Canadians to identify the biggest lifestyle threats to longevity.

Expectations of old age determine desire for longevity

ScienceDaily - 24-Aug-2016

1 in 4 want to live more than 100 years – about the same chance as someone born in the 1990s.

Non-active commuting is detrimental to our health

NHS - 24-Aug-2016

Walking or cycling to work can keep you happy and healthy

Family, not friends, lowers death risk in older age

Medical News Today - 22-Aug-2016

Loneliness among seniors has been linked to increased risk of depression and heart disease.

Living Forever Has Never Been More Popular

Motherboard - 12-Aug-2016

Zoltan Istvan reports from RAAD Fest – the biggest life extension festival in history.

8 Strange Hacks To Live Longer

Medical Daily - 09-Aug-2016

Article links to studies showing increased life expectancy and reduced chronic disease, based on every day activity including:

This is the amount of exercise you should be doing every day

Independent - 09-Aug-2016

Current World Health Organisation recommendation is 150 minutes of brisk walking or 75 minutes of running each week.

Obesity has major effects on the brain

BBC - 04-Aug-2016

Brains of overweight people look "10 years older" than those of leaner peers

Sedentary behaviour and its long-term effects

BBC - 27-Jul-2016

An hour of brisk exercising each day can prevent the risks of early death

15 Research-Backed Health Benefits of Coffee

Home Grounds - 26-Jul-2016

Including:

Tattoos can cause cancer

Independent - 26-Jul-2016

Due to composition of inks used for tattooing.

Different blood pressure in right and left arms could signal trouble

Harvard Health Publishing - 12-Jul-2016

A significant difference in the pressure recorded in the right and left arms can signal circulatory problems.

Reduce your risk of death in next decade by a third

Doctors Lounge - 15-Jun-2016

High level of physical activity in over 60s reduces risk of dying over 10 years by 35 percent compared to people who weren’t active at all.

Vitamin myths debunked: what should you be taking?

Guardian - 14-Jun-2016

Sales of vitamins are higher than those of painkillers.

CD38 enzyme: the culprit behind age related metabolic diseases

Mayo Clinic - 14-Jun-2016

The focus is to find ways to keep up the NAD levels in tissues with ageing

Whole grains associated with lower risk of death

Kurzweil Network - 13-Jun-2016

Whole grain foods reduce risk of chronic diseases and premature mortality.

Dataists, Transhumanism, and the End of Free Will

Deus Nexus - 09-Jun-2016

In the modern era, humanism transferred authority from gods to the people.

3 Reasons To Believe The Singularity Is Near

Forbes - 03-Jun-2016

Ray Kurzweil published The Singularity Is Near in 2006 – as technology accelerates at an exponential rate, progress would eventually become virtually instantaneous — a singularity.

Work Longer, Live Longer

Forbes - 03-Jun-2016

People who retire after age 65 reduce the risk of dying by 10 percent.

Eat fibre for a healthier life

Global News - 02-Jun-2016

Westmead Institute for Medical Research looked at people’s eating habits, including fibre intake, glycemic index, glycemic load and sugar intake.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and extends life

Mirror - 22-May-2016

Higher apple intake associated with lower mortality in older women.

Women who regularly attend religious services live longer

NHS - 17-May-2016

74,000 US nurses studied between 1996 to 2012.

No evidence probiotics are beneficial for healthy adults

NHS - 12-May-2016

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts promoted as helping stimulate the growth of “friendly bacteria” in the gut.

We’ll Live Forever and we’ll Become Cyborgs

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 10-May-2016

Translation of recent interview of David Orban by Italian Magazine Panorama.

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) stops the aging process in organs

Kurzweil Network - 06-May-2016

EPFL researchers restore ability of mice organs to regenerate – also extending life.

Green spaces may help you live longer

Spectator - 18-Apr-2016

Researchers at Harvard University found that people with access to a garden or living close to a park had a lower chance of developing cancer or respiratory illnesses.

5 ways coffee makes you live longer

TimeOut - 15-Apr-2016

Daily coffee consumption could prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Italian village where 15% of residents are over 100

New York Post - 12-Apr-2016

Acciaroli is a small village on the southern end of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Everything you need to know about eggs

Mercola - 01-Apr-2016

The U.K. has no limit on egg consumption

Men live longer when they marry younger spouses. Why don’t women?

Guardian - 31-Mar-2016

In Danish study, woman over 50 married to a man 16 years younger was 40% more likely to die by end of study.

Time Spent Sitting and Mortality Rates

Fight Aging! - 28-Mar-2016

Sitting responsible for 3.8% of deaths.

Does the cholesterol in your diet matter?

Penn Medicine - 28-Mar-2016

Busted long standing myth on dietary cholesterol; advised to be specific about the type of fat

Spicy Foods May Help You Live Longer

GOOD - 24-Mar-2016

Consuming spicy foods once a week reducing chances of death in next 7 years by 10 percent.

Sunbathing could help you live longer

News Medical - 22-Mar-2016

Nearly 30,000 Swedish women followed for 20 years.

Scientists Identify Plant Extracts That May Slow Down Ageing Process

Health Newsline - 17-Mar-2016

Found six new groups of molecules that decelerate the chronological ageing of yeast

What Comes After The #Wearable Health Revolution?

Medical Futurist - 05-Mar-2016

Predictions for 2018 include a wearable technology market value of $12 billion.

Top blood pressure app was highly inaccurate

iMedicalApps - 02-Mar-2016

Instant Blood Pressure spent months as a top 5 app.

Fruit sugar is slow release, but not in juice

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Mar-2016

US guidelines are that no more than 10% of your calories should come from from sugar.

Keep moving, live longer

Medical News Today - 26-Feb-2016

Doesn’t have to be exercise – even washing the dishes or sweeping the floor is better than sitting at a desk.

Want more birthdays? Science can help

Popular Science - 23-Feb-2016

How to hit the biological pause button.

Homeopathy effective for 0 out of 68 illnesses

Independent - 19-Feb-2016

Systematic review of 176 trials of homeopathy looked at 68 different health conditions.

Smart wristband continuously measures biomarkers & electrolytes

iMedicalApps - 19-Feb-2016

Continuously analyses sweat to monitor electrolytes like sodium and potassium as well as biomarkers like lactate.

Running Slows Cancer Growth (in Mice)

Newsmax - 17-Feb-2016

Mice tumors shrink by 50 percent if they spent their free time on a running wheel.

Shocking sugar levels in High Street hot drinks

BBC - 17-Feb-2016

Some drinks contained more than 20 teaspoons of sugar.

Bacterial Products In Processed Foods May Increase Disease Risk

ScienceDaily - 13-Feb-2016

PAMPs or ‘Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns’ trigger a human immune system response.

How Science Can Make Us Immortal

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 12-Feb-2016

Many respectable scientists now believe that humans can overcome death.

Being unfit at 40 accelerates brain ageing

BBC - 11-Feb-2016

Heart health can affect brain health in later life.

Do Vegetarians Live Longer? Here’s What Science Says

Mic - 10-Feb-2016

5 year mortality rates 12% lower for vegetarians and 15% for vegans.

Guns, car crashes and drugs cut US male life expectancy by a year

Guardian - 09-Feb-2016

Half of reduction from gun injuries.

No safe way to suntan

BBC - 09-Feb-2016

New NICE guidance warn that any tan is bad for you due to risk of skin cancer.

Surge in obesity and diabetes could be linked to food additives

New Scientist - 09-Feb-2016

Emulsifiers used in most processed foods to improve texture and prevent separation.

Cut Fats or Carbs? Result in Similar Weight Loss

MedPageToday - 04-Feb-2016

6 month study of over 200 overweight women.

10 Medical Wearables To Improve Your Life In 2016

WT VOX - 30-Jan-2016

<p>Medical grade wearables for the serious quantified self</p>

6 Foods To Eat Every Day For A Long Life

mindbodygreen - 28-Jan-2016

From leading nutrition expert Dr Michael Greger’s best-selling new book “How Not to Die”

Are fitbands the future of genetic research?

BBC - 28-Jan-2016

Cheaper DNA sequencing technology has provided a deluge of genetic data gathered from hundreds of thousands of people.

World’s Most Connected Human (VIDEO)

Vocativ - 28-Jan-2016

Chris Dancy uses up to 700 sensors, devices and applications at all time to track, analyze, and optimize his life.

6 Habits That Can Age You, Both On The Inside & Out

Bustle - 27-Jan-2016

If you’re not avoiding these you’re seriously reducing your risk of living forever:

Kind Drivers Live Longer Than Road Ragers

Counsel & Heal - 24-Jan-2016

Researchers used a simulator to categorise type of driver.

Aged garlic extract can reduce plaque buildup in arteries

Medical Xpress - 21-Jan-2016

LA BioMed research saw reduction in soft plaque in arteries.

150 already in reach; end of death possible

Biznews.com - 20-Jan-2016

Biznews.com interviews Derek Yach who leads WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Longevity and is Chief Health Officer of the Vitality Institute.

Alcohol Use and the Over 50s in the UK

International Longevity Centre UK - 18-Jan-2016

Hidden population of over 50s at increasing risk from their drinking.

In a future brave new world will it possible to live forever?

Irish Times - 18-Jan-2016

Natasha Vita-More has designed a prototype whole body prosthetic she calls Primo PostHuman.

Praise for ‘sleep-protecting’ phones

BBC - 16-Jan-2016

Phones produce large amounts of bright, blue-spectrum light that damages the body’s ability to sleep.

A Personalized Diet, Better Suited to You

New York Times - 11-Jan-2016

Each of us is unique in the way we absorb and metabolize nutrients.

Fitbit saved my life

Visiter - 10-Jan-2016

Student received Fitbit for Christmas.

Weekend-only workouts ‘still give an important health boost’

NHS - 10-Jan-2016

Any activity reduces risk of death from any cause or cardiovascular disease.

9 things you can do to live longer and fight ageing

Independent - 09-Jan-2016

French surgeon and personality Michel Cymes puts together a twist on the usual list.

Video: Health Wearables At CES 2016

IB Times - 08-Jan-2016

Polar wrist heart rate sensor

Would upgrading your brain be too good to refuse?

Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 14-Dec-2015

PAST:

DNA Diet Coach Nutritional Genetic Test

Titanovo - 02-Dec-2015

At-home test to determine daily intake needs for key vitamins and nutrients, based on the users’ dietary preferences and genotype.

Picture of Health Report 2015

New Scientist - 30-Oct-2015

Sample of 2,002 adults from the United Kingdom.

Super tomatoes grown with heart-healthy antioxidants

Medical Daily - 26-Oct-2015

Researchers added AtMYB12 protein to tomatores which controls amount of polyphenols produced.

The Dawn of the Singularity (Infographic)

Futurism - 05-Oct-2015

A glimpse into the future with Ray Kurzweil. He has an 86% hit rate to pay attention!

Technology increases life expectancy of diabetes patients

Diabetes.co.uk - 05-Oct-2015

<p>Careful management of blood glucose levels as treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D) enabled by technological advances in blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). </p>

Remote monitoring battles diabetes and heart disease

mHealth Intelligence - 18-Sep-2015

Remote monitoring technology can reduce the number of hospital readmissions.

Cocoa flavanols increase blood vessel flexibility and lower blood pressure

ScienceDaily - 10-Sep-2015

Consuming a cocoa drink twice a day for four weeks showed immediate improvements.

Believe you can lose weight and you can

Mint - 09-Sep-2015

Or at least this survey of 9,000 people found that people who believe weight is determined by their DNA have a less healthy body mass index (BMI), exercise less and have poorer eating habits.

6 billionaires who want to live forever

Tech Insider - 01-Sep-2015

Peter Thiel – cofounder of PayPal – in 2006 he pledged $3.5 million to the Methuselah Foundation

Omega-3 supplements not as good as the real thing

Kurzweil Network - 26-Aug-2015

Some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health but a large clinical trial has found that omega-3 supplements do not slow cognitive decline in older people.

What to Know Before Getting a Medical Alert Tattoo

US News - 20-Aug-2015

Patients can hesitate to tell doctors they have tattoos due to varying social views.

Major differences found between affects of saturated fat and trans fat

BMJ - 12-Aug-2015

Meta study of 41 research papers concludes that saturated fats are not associated with all cause mortality, CVD, CHD, ischemic stroke, or type 2 diabetes.

MIND diet slows brain aging

NHS - 06-Aug-2015

Combination of Mediterranean diet and blood pressure-lowering DASH diet.

Regular chilli pepper consumption increases life expectancy

NetDoctor - 05-Aug-2015

Huge study published in the BMJ of around half a million participants in the China Kadoorie Biobank including twenty thousand deaths.

Minimal exercise increases life expectancy of over-60s

Express - 03-Aug-2015

Current recommendation is 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, such as cycling or walking, every week which may discourage some people. The more exercise the better, but even 15 minutes a week could lower the risk of serious conditions such as stroke

Wize Mirror to monitor your health

New Scientist - 27-Jul-2015

EU funded Wize Mirror incorporates 3D scanners, multispectral cameras and gas sensors to assess the health of someone looking into it. Clinical trials of the device will begin next year. Will need to cope with problems of natural settings such as illumina

Exercising reduces biological age by up to 25 years

New York Times - 01-Jul-2015

Regular exercises have cardiovascular fitness age typically 20 years or more younger than their chronological age. It’s never too late to start.

Experimental device lowers blood pressure without drugs

AL.com - 09-Jun-2015

Vessix Renal Denervation System uses electrical pulses to disable nerves between kidneys and brain to reduce blood pressure.

EU Excess caffeine health warning

BBC - 27-May-2015

No more than five coffees a day – or less if you’re a chocoholic too

Wireless under the skin biosensor chip

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - 27-May-2015

Can monitor glucose, lactate and cholesterol as well as drugs. Remote charging battery and bluetooth transmission.

Don't use HbA1c to diagnose type 2 diabetes in anaemic patients

Diabetes.co.uk - 18-May-2015

The advantage of HbA1c is that it doesn't require you to keep fasting

Elderly people who exercise live five years longer

BBC - 15-May-2015

Norwegian study shows people doing three hours of exercise a week lived around five years longer than the sedentary. Less than an hour a week of light exercise has no impact.

How DNA sequencing is transforming the hunt for new drugs

Reuters - 13-May-2015

Pharmaceuticals companies analysings hundreds of thousands of DNA samples to identify new gene targets. Previously took decades to find and study enough people with rare traits.

What people who live longest eat

Washington Post - 27-Apr-2015

Dan Buettner’s book “The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People.”

Sir Muir Gray: “It’s about health span not life span”

BBC - 17-Apr-2015

Video interview

Watson Health to diagnose health data from smartphones and fitness trackers

BBC - 14-Apr-2015

IBM and Apple team up

Artificial Sweeteners May Be Dangerous To Gut Bacteria

Scientific American - 01-Apr-2015

Could lead to obesity and related ailments such as diabetes.

Apple ResearchKit collects data for medical studies

CNET - 09-Mar-2015

Apple has built a new technology to help researchers collect data from the company's customers.

Scanaflo Home Urine Testing

TechCrunch - 18-Feb-2015

Doesn’t do anything more than a normal urine test stick but with the built in colour calibration means the smart phone app can read the results far more accurately than you could normally do at home. Plus it logs results to the app automatically so you do

Component in extra virgin olive oil Kills Cancer Cells

Molecular & Cellular Oncology - 23-Jan-2015

Swiss activity increases brain power and life expectancy

Le News - 21-Jan-2015

Humans have evolved to live in nature.

Researchers Find Significant Link between Daily Activity and Vascular Health

Healio - 02-Jan-2015

Even a few days of inactivity can decrease function in certain vessels

Existing Longevity Therapies that are Technically Feasible, but Difficult and Expensive to Obtain

Fight Aging! - 28-Dec-2014

Gene therapies

Med diet ‘keeps us genetically young’

BBC - 02-Dec-2014

Following a Mediterranean diet might be a recipe for a long life because it appears to keep people genetically younger, say US researchers.

Geneu launches DNA matched anti-ageing serum

Telegraph - 30-Nov-2014

NHS plans ‘kitemark’ for health apps

BBC - 13-Nov-2014

Google is developing cancer and heart attack detector

BBC - 28-Oct-2014

circulating nanoparticles monitored with a wrist-worn sensor.

Drinking tea reduces non-CV mortality by 24%

European Society of Cardiology - 31-Aug-2014

Tea had a more marked effect on blood pressure than coffee, though probably explained by heavy coffee drinkers also smoking more.

Muscle Mass Beats BMI as Longevity Predictor

Scientific American - 20-Mar-2014

3,600 seniors studied – more muscle meant better odds of survival.

Can Google solve death?

Time Magazine - 30-Sep-2013

Google CEO Larry Page discusses the launch of Calico.

Confessions of a Non-Compliant Medical Alert ID Wearer

Healthline - 12-Jun-2013

Mike Hoskins explains why after three decades with diabetes he suddenly decided to buy an alert bracelet.

Tracking for Health

Pew Research Center - 28-Jan-2013

33% track health indicators like blood pressure, sleep patterns, headaches, etc.

Physical activity and gain in life expectancy quantified

Harvard Gazette - 06-Nov-2012

1.8 years extra life for 75 minutes of brisk walking per week.

Too Much Running Tied to Shorter Life Span

WebMD - 01-Apr-2012

More than two to three hours per week and life expectancy starts to reduce

Acticoa: the chocolate bar that beats wrinkles

Telegraph - 21-May-2010

20g a day of the chocolate could help prevent wrinkles by hydrating the skin and improving elasticity.

Lifespan linked to sleep

NHS - 05-May-2010

Sleeping less than six hours a night makes you 12% more likely to die prematurely than someone who sleeps up to eight hours.

Effects of a Standardized Bacopa monnieri Extract on Cognitive Performance, Anxiety, and Depression in the Elderly

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine - 01-Jul-2008

Enhanced AVLT delayed word recall, improved depression scores and decreased heart rate compared to placebo.

Importance of emergency identification schemes

Emergency Medicine Journal - 01-Mar-2002

Nearly all ambulance respondents indicated it was routine to search for body worn emblems.