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Predicting Dementia Up To 9 Years Before Diagnosis

Some brain cells age faster and are more prevalent in Alzheimer's

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London report in Nature Mental Health developing a method for predicting dementia with over 80% accuracy, up to nine years before a diagnosis, and is suggested to be a more accurate way to predict dementia than memory tests or measuring brain shrinkage. “Predicting who is going to get dementia …

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Democratizing Longevity: Clinic Franchises, Investors, and Pioneering Providers Disrupt the Industry

Democratizing Longevity: Clinic Franchises, Investors, and Pioneering Providers Disrupt the Industry

Longevity medicine has become a buzzword, with cutting-edge science and innovative business models revolutionizing how we approach aging and wellness. It’s a field that has captured the attention of many, from the wealthy elite to the everyday individual seeking to optimize their health and extend their lifespan. Last week, we delved into the luxurious world …

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Can Exercise Turn Back The Clock In Aging Muscles?

Stop The Clock: Rules For Immortality

Exercise is called a drug-free polypill that can benefit nearly everyone by many physicians because it can help prevent and treat many chronic diseases at a low cost that are associated with aging. More to it, exercise-induced changes reprogram the epigenetic expression of fibers to a more youthful state. So, to answer the question “Can …

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Mediterranean Diet Could Help Reduce The Risk Of Dementia

Mediterranean Diet Could Help Reduce The Risk Of Dementia

A growing body of evidence suggests that what we do and eat may help to reduce the risk of dementia. Recent research published in The Lancet identified 12 modifiable risk factors that are suggested to account for around 40% of worldwide dementia cases which consequently may have been prevented or delayed. Over 55 million people …

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The Longevity Doctor Will See You Now

The Longevity Doctor Will See You Now

A Look Inside the Exclusive World of Elite Longevity Clinics The field of longevity medicine is experiencing a surge in growth, with a focus on health optimization, disease prevention, and the desire to combat aging gaining momentum across the population. This pursuit of longevity has particularly captured the attention of the wealthy, as evidenced by …

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Prescribing Behavioral Changes: Lifestyle Medicine

Prescribing Behavioral Changes: Lifestyle Medicine

Rather than treating the symptoms of the disease, some doctors treat for health to target the root causes of the disease. When doctors treat for health rather than disease, it is sometimes called lifestyle medicine, and this is a specialty within the field of modern medicine. Lifestyle medicine uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary …

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The Metabolic Revolution: 32nd Annual Spring Congress Takeaways

The Metabolic Revolution: 32nd Annual Spring Congress Takeaways

From May 3-5, West Palm Beach, Florida, hosted the 32nd Annual A4M Spring Congress, an event that continues to shake the industry and challenge the boundaries of conventional medical care. Fueled by a collective commitment to transforming lives, thousands of health professionals gathered to engineer a future where merely surviving is no longer the norm …

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The Gut-Weight Axis: How Microbiome Health Shapes Weight Management Outcomes

The Gut-Weight Axis: How Microbiome Health Shapes Weight Management Outcomes

The multifaceted and dynamic gut microbiome may be key to unlocking optimal weight management outcomes as the intricate gut-weight connection orchestrates metabolic harmony, aligning targeted weight maintenance with inner microbial health. At the core of integrative, whole-person care lies the understanding that the human body is a network of interconnected systems, each interacting with and …

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Unveiling The Hidden Connection: Reproductive Risk Factors And Female Metabolic Health

Unveiling The Hidden Connection: Reproductive Risk Factors And Female Metabolic Health

In the realm of women’s health, the impact of reproductive factors on metabolic well-being has often been overlooked. However, emerging scientific research is now shedding light on the profound ways in which a woman’s reproductive experiences can shape her metabolic health. This expanded understanding is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers, as it empowers …

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Mapping The Longevity Blueprint: Peptide Therapies

Mapping The Longevity Blueprint: Peptide Therapies

“The current use of peptides is everything you can think of. From antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-obesity uses, to hormone regulation, dyslipidemia, digestion, and cognitive performance enhancement. Virtually every bodily function you can think of utilizes peptides.” – James LaValle, RPh, CCN, MT, DHM, DHPh, A4M Scientific Planning Committee and IPS Steering Committee Chair  The mapping …

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