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Why You Must Know Your Heart Calcium Score: Predicting Overall Health

Intense Light Therapy May Protect Against Heart Attacks

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. There is much interest in strategies to address aging and prolong lifespan and healthspan. …

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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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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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75 Is The New 65: Old Age Starts Later Than It Used To

75 Is The New 65: Old Age Starts Later Than It Used To

According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association in the journal Psychology and Aging, middle-aged and older adults believe that older age begins later in life than their peers once did decades ago, however, the study also found evidence that the trend of later perceived age has slowed during the past two …

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Accelerated Aging May Increase Risk Of Cancers In Younger Generations

Anti-Aging Pill Getting Closer To Reality With Breakthrough

According to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024, accelerated aging was found to be more common in recent birth cohorts, and it was also associated with an increased incidence of early-onset solid tumors.  “Multiple cancer types are becoming increasingly common among younger adults in the United States and globally,” …

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Exclusive Talk With Dr. Robert Goldman

Exclusive Talk With Dr. Robert Goldman

Recently 5000s Magazine interviewed Dr. Goldman, MD, Ph.D., DO, FAASP, innovator and a pioneer in anti-aging, discussing Vipassana Meditation, martial arts, longevity, life, and the law of nature. You can find it in the Cause and Effect Issue of March-April 2024. Dr. Goldman is a physician, co-founder and Chairman of the Board of the American …

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Molecular Fingerprint Of Biological Aging Revealed

Calorie Restriction Slows Pace Of Aging In Healthy Adults

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh report in a paper published in Aging Cell uncovering blood-based markers linked with healthy and rapid aging that allows them to predict biological age, which is how fast a person’s cells and organs age regardless of their chronological age. Their findings point to pathways and compounds that may underlie …

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Could The Fountain Of Youth Be A T Cell?

Could The Fountain Of Youth Be A T Cell?

The fountain of youth has been searched for by explorers and scientists alike for centuries, but it has eluded all who have sought out its discovery. As it turns out, the magical elixir may not be in a hidden fountain after all, it may have been inside of us all this time, according to recent …

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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From LongevityFest 2023

5 Most-Cited Takeaways From LongevityFest 2023

Settling into the new year is the perfect time to focus on renewal, renewing our commitment to delivering excellent care and patient outcomes, and leveraging every beneficial tool at our disposal. What better way to kick off 2024 than by highlighting key learnings around longevity, healthy aging, and improving our healthspans presented at 2023’s biggest …

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How Scientists Are Solving the Mystery of Aging

Possible Explanation Of Why Time Flies As We Age

Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, “immortal” cells that can renew themselves forever—in our stores and media, claims about aging abound. But do you actually understand how your body and mind change as you age? How much of aging is particular to you, and how much can you …

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