Tag: genetics
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Dr Yael Joffe: How To Know If Your Immune System Is Strong Enough
[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” 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” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] How Does Your Immune System Respond? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We all respond differently to the world around us, which partly explains why some individuals…
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Using Genetic Testing To Create Custom Breast Cancer Treatment Plans
Over the past decade, the field of oncology has been subjected to substantial changes in the way patients with cancer are being treated. We have departed from a “one-size-fits-all” treatment approach and entered an era with an increasing focus on precision medicine based on genomic variants (1). In order to better understand cancer and to…
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Dr Samantha Baron: Boost Your Skin Barrier To Prevent Infection
We all know that our DNA makes us who we are. It determines our skin, hair, and eye color; it determines the shape of our nose and the contours of our face. Even more so, our DNA can tell us if we have an increased risk for certain diseases. It can also warn us of…
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Dr Daniel Meyersfeld: Can Knowing More About Your DNA Improve Your Lifespan?
We lived in a very different era when the late Freddie Mercury sang the iconic words “Who wants to live forever?” It seems that today, living longer, or anti-aging, is the phrase on everyone’s lips, and while it may seem like science fiction, we’re at the point where we can access more information about how…
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15 Things To Stop Doing If You Want To Live To 100
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Genetics and Alcohol Use Disorder: 5 Things You Should Know
[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” 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” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]This is Longevity Partner Content. Alcohol use disorder, or alcoholism, is a serious illness that 14.4 million Americans endure (1). It is…
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The Future Of Genetic Testing For Longevity
Genetic testing is a fast-growing industry that is expected to be worth $30 billion by 2025. Predictive testing is becoming more popular globally in the quest for a healthier lifespan. Experts spoke to Longevity Live on The Nielsen Network. In this series called The Business of Health, they discussed technology advancements in genetic testing, nutrigenomics,…
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Booty Exercises For Every Age and Stage
Booty exercises are some of the most important aspects of achieving an effective workout. For most people, especially women, booty exercises are important because we want our backsides to look good. We won’t lie, trying to stay motivated during this time is difficult especially if you’re feeling anxious. However, keeping yourself fit in this lockdown…
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DNA Testing: What Is It and What’s It Good For?
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From Life-Span To Health-Span: What Will It Take?
A significant increase in life-span has been achieved over the last 100 years. A corresponding increase in health-span, defined as the maintenance of full function as near as possible to the end of life, will be the next goal in life sciences and medicine. A significant increase in health-span is most likely only possible with…