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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 …
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 …
Earlier this month, the first class of pioneering soon-to-be weight management experts gathered for the inaugural Clinical Weight Management Certification Program in Scottsdale, Arizona. This immersive experience was filled with insightful lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and engaging collaborative learning opportunities that left participants empowered and equipped with the critical knowledge and skills needed to navigate the …
The development of immune competence in early life is foundational for pediatric health. Recent revelations in immunology provide key insights for practitioners in supporting this critical process. The immune system is the body’s defense force, working non-stop to identify and eradicate invading pathogens. This protection is particularly vital in children as their bodies are still …
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. TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IS A KILLER The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM2) …
The obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and can make them lose control over their eating, recent research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that practicing dietary restraint could help to counteract the effects that are transmitted via hunger and uncontrolled eating by up to half. “At a time when high-calorie foods …
While aging is commonly considered a whole-person phenomenon, a growing body of research reveals that different biological systems and human organs age at varying rates. Emerging evidence highlights the natural aging process – and the variation in its rates – as reflective of a complex interplay of age, chronic disease, lifestyle factors, and genetic risks, …
A few years ago researchers from the University of California-San Diego reported that they deciphered some essential mechanisms of the aging process, and after identifying 2 distinct directions cells follow during the process they were able to genetically manipulate these processes to extend the lifespan of cells. Recent research published in Science expands on the …
According to a press release, those who have sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke, as suggested by a study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Sleep problems included getting too much or too little sleep, taking long naps, …
America spends twice as much on cancer care as the average high-income country, but its cancer mortality rates are only slightly better than average, according to a new analysis by researchers at Yale University and Vassar College, who published their findings on May 27 in JAMA Health Forum. “There is a common perception that the …