Tag: Longevity
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How Did Loma Linda Become America’s Only Blue Zone?
While he was first developing the concept of Blue Zones, researcher, author, and explorer Dan Buettner realized that the regions in which he had identified people living the longest did not include anywhere in the United States. To address this, Buettner and his team did their research and soon discovered the city of Loma Linda, California. “I…
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Anti-Aging Drugs To Boost Longevity May Already Be Available From Pharmacies
If only there were a pill that we could take to slow down aging and boost our longevity. The desire to reverse the aging process and improve our lifespan has led to an influx of research and investments. Now, while scientists and tech billionaires attempt to create a youth drug, it’s possible that they may…
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ChatGPT’s Sam Altman’s $180 Million Investment Aims To Delay Death By 10 Years
Who wants to live forever? Well, apparently billionaires and they want you to join them. Joining the list of wealthy entrepreneurs who are using their money to invest in longevity, Sam Altman, the CEO of the company responsible for ChatGPT, OpenAI, has recently invested money into a company aiming to delay death by 10 years.…
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Pets: How Your Furry Friend Can Help Boost Your Longevity
Pets, we all love them. Whether you get one for its cuteness, companionship, or even protection, pets can be a great addition to your everyday life. Now, there’s even more reason to get a pet, with research backing it up. Studies have shown that pets can be more than just fluffy additions to your home,…
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8 Heart Healthy Habits Can Boost Longevity, Study Finds
What’s the secret to longevity? Is it about eating well? Making sure you get enough exercise and sleep? Frankly, it includes all these three habits and many more. In fact, if you’re looking to improve your longevity, then all you need to do is focus on your heart. Life’s Essential 8 For Longevity In 2010,…
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Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Artificial Sweetener Is Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke
New research from the global health system Cleveland Clinic shows that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The findings were published this week in Nature Medicine. Artificial sweetener can elevate your risk for a cardiac event Researchers studied over 4,000 people in the U.S. and…
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Why Are People Willingly Freezing Themselves With Cold Therapy?
Cold exposure and the military. What do these two things have in common? Well apart from a lot of celebrities and aging scientists waxing lyrical about cold therapy, some studies are showing how powerful it can be on your good health and longevity. Indeed, a recent study on the mental state and physical fitness of military…
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Bryan Johnson’s Hunt For The Fountain Of Youth
A 45-year-old tech mogul is spending an average of $2 million a year to not only reverse aging, but also increase his health span and longevity. With it being reported that he now has “the heart of a 37-year-old, the skin of a 28-year-old, and the lung capacity and fitness of an 18-year-old,” it seems…
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Rilmenidine: Hypertension Drug May Extend Longevity And Slow Down Aging
According to the World Heart Federation, hypertension affects 1.3 billion people worldwide, and it is responsible for 10 million deaths a year. Rilmenidine is a prescription drug used for the treatment of hypertension. Now, a recent study has suggested that it may be effective at managing aging and extending lifespan. What is rilmenidine? Rilmenidine is…
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Longevity Drug: Anti-Aging Gene Turned Into Heart-Boosting Treatment
Centenarians are individuals who have reached the age of 100 years. Countless studies have been undertaken to better understand just how these individuals are aging so well. As such, a recent study has suggested that a gene found in centenarians may be the key to a longer life, as it contains heart-protective properties. A Centenarian…