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Biohacker injects ketamine to track brain changes in real time

Biohacker injects ketamine to track brain changes in real time

UNILAD - 19-Feb-2025

Johnson's experiment shows ketamine briefly rewires the brain

Living alone makes people feel younger but ages their bodies faster

Living alone makes people feel younger but ages their bodies faster

Live Forever Club - 12-Feb-2025

People who stay connected with friends and family stay healthier as they get older

Just 5 minutes of weekly exercise can help your mental health

Just 5 minutes of weekly exercise can help your mental health

Live Forever Club - 12-Feb-2025

Best results at 15 hours weekly, but any activity makes a difference

Volunteering keeps your body younger and healthier, especially after retirement

Volunteering keeps your body younger and healthier, especially after retirement

Live Forever Club - 08-Dec-2024

Even low annual engagement (1–49 hours) shows benefits

Stress accelerates ageing by causing DNA damage in brain cells

Stress accelerates ageing by causing DNA damage in brain cells

University of Minnesota - 20-Nov-2024

The study used preclinical models to test these effects

The immune-boosting power of a good scare

The immune-boosting power of a good scare

Aarhus University - 14-Nov-2024

A haunted house visit might help reduce inflammation and improve health, new research suggests

Social animals, like monkeys and elephants, live longer than those living alone

Social animals, like monkeys and elephants, live longer than those living alone

Earth.com - 27-Oct-2024

Social bonds improve resilience and adaptability in various species

Parkrun participation linked to increased life satisfaction

Parkrun participation linked to increased life satisfaction

New Scientist - 01-Oct-2024

New research suggests community fitness events can provide a meaningful boost to personal well-being

Resilience and longevity: how mental strength may extend your life

Resilience and longevity: how mental strength may extend your life

The Guardian - 03-Sep-2024

Study finds high mental resilience linked to longer lifespan, especially in women

Men and women age differently based on their relationship status

Men and women age differently based on their relationship status

Live Forever Club - 02-Sep-2024

Social isolation also reduces the chances of ageing successfully

England and Wales suicide rates at 25-year high, prompting urgent calls for action

England and Wales suicide rates at 25-year high, prompting urgent calls for action

The Guardian - 29-Aug-2024

Charities call for urgent government action on rising suicide rates

Losing a loved one early in life can make you age faster on a cellular level

Losing a loved one early in life can make you age faster on a cellular level

The Guardian - 29-Jul-2024

Support and healthy eating are crucial for better health outcomes

Feeling good mentally helps you stay healthier and live longer

Feeling good mentally helps you stay healthier and live longer

PsyPost - 22-Jul-2024

Lifestyle choices like being active, not smoking, and eating cheese improve health

Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic

Relax, blood sugar spikes are natural, skip the monitor if you’re not diabetic

Independent - 27-Jun-2024

Blood sugar monitors might actually cause anxiety and unhealthy eating habits

Persistent loneliness linked to 56% higher risk of stroke in older adults

Persistent loneliness linked to 56% higher risk of stroke in older adults

Independent - 25-Jun-2024

This highlights the need to address chronic loneliness as a public health concern

Getting angry can mess with blood vessels and raise risk of heart problems

Getting angry can mess with blood vessels and raise risk of heart problems

New Scientist - 01-May-2024

Research highlights the importance of managing anger and stress for heart health

Online conversations significantly boost brain health in older adults

Online conversations significantly boost brain health in older adults

Neuroscience News - 28-Apr-2024

Regular video conversations can reduce loneliness and boost emotional well-being

Positive touch improves health and wellbeing with greater frequency

Positive touch improves health and wellbeing with greater frequency

Sky News - 10-Apr-2024

Researchers find consistent health benefits from positive physical contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Character.ai became virtual psychotherapist for young people

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

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

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


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