Author: Gisèle Wertheim Aymes
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UK Report Raises Concerns About The State of Ageing
According to the recently published State of Ageing 2022 report, the chances of a healthy and secure later life are becoming increasingly unlikely for millions of people living in the UK. The authors of the report warn that the state of ageing in the UK is getting worse and needs to be addressed urgently. Here…
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Considering Breast Implants? FDA Updates Risk Guidelines
The FDA recently updated its risk guidelines for breast implants. The move is aimed at ensuring that women considering breast implants have a clear picture of what implants involve before moving ahead with the surgery. Amendments to the guidelines suggest that the FDA has taken note of a range of concerns around this lucrative aesthetic…
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10 Ways To Master Mental Resilience
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Adverse events are painful and debilitating. However, they don’t have to determine the outcome of your…
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Exercise Will Help You Lose Weight, Feel Good and Reduce Your Risk of Disease
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Oprah and Adele on Choosing Happiness For Yourself
Our longevity inspiration this week is Oprah Winfrey’s dialogue on what we can learn about happiness from rock star Adele. The celebrated star found the courage to put herself first. Oprah says Adele’s experience shows that, by choosing happiness for yourself you truly allow yourself to bring happiness to other people. Adele overcame guilt to…
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Be Careful With Your Iron Intake, It May Age You
We all know that iron is an essential element for virtually all living organisms. However, a recent research study published in Aging, suggests that controlling iron stores is important as iron may age you. Iron accumulates with aging Iron accumulates with age; it is associated with many age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s…
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The 20 Young African Women in Science You Need To Know About
It’s a stone cold hard fact that women in science are grossly underrepresented the world over, but especially in Africa. This situation has been made even more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a recent study by the British Medical Journal has revealed that among more than 2,000 articles published since the beginning of…
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Alexandra Palt On Why Science Needs More Women
Alexandra Palt is the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at L’Oréal and Executive Vice-President of the Fondation L’Oréal. She spoke to Longevity’s publishing director, Gisèle Wertheim Aymés, in Kigali, Rwanda, about the recent For Women in Science Young Talents Awards 2021 and why science needs more women. The For Women in Science Awards were launched 23 years ago. In…
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For Women In Science Young Talent Awards Places African Scientists Center Stage
Kigali, 25th November 2021: Tonight the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO will reveal the laureates of the 12th edition of the For Women in Science Young Talents Award for Sub-Saharan Africa. This program rewards twenty young African women scientists for the excellence of their research. For the 2021 edition, the 15 PhD students and 5 postdoctoral…
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These 3 Daily Habits Are Holding Back Your Natural Longevity
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