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Image: Microscopy image showing (green) telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of (blue) chromosomes, which play a crucial role in cellular aging. Credit: Salk Institute Scientists at the Salk Institute have debuted a new method for determining both the length and sequence of telomeres on individual chromosomes. Their breakthrough anti-aging and cancer telomere tech …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Research suggests that girls are getting their first periods (menarche) earlier than ever before, especially those from minorities and lower-income backgrounds according to a study recently published in JAMA Network Open conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and Apple. The study also found that in …
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 …
Research published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death, but people can improve their chances by following a healthy diet which may offset the impact of genetics by more than 60% and add another five years to your lifespan. Unfortunately, some people don’t …
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 …
Previous research suggests that restricting calories by 20-60% promotes a longer lifespan in animal studies. This two-year study of caloric restriction in humans found that those who restricted their calories lost telomeres at different rates than the control group despite both groups ending the study with telomeres that were roughly the same length. Telomeres are …