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Longevity Conferences 2023

Curated list of Longevity Conferences, where you can explore the latest research and developments in the field of aging and longevity.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jan 19, 2023
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Vascular endothelial senescence: Exploring current and future diagnostic and therapeutic potential

Vascular endothelial senescence: Exploring current and future diagnostic and therapeutic potential

Researchers examined endothelial dysfunction, and identified its causes and effects. They evaluated the use of senotherapeutics in fighting age-related ailments.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jan 18, 2023
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A Controlled Trial: Eating Almonds May Help in Reducing Obesity

A Controlled Trial: Eating Almonds May Help in Reducing Obesity

Almond consumption might affect appetite and reduce obesity. Researchers analyzed the blood of obese people after eating almonds to find out more.

Reem Abedi
Jan 4, 2023

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Longevity Conferences 2023

Curated list of Longevity Conferences, where you can explore the latest research and developments in the field of aging and longevity.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jan 19, 2023
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Vascular endothelial senescence: Exploring current and future diagnostic and therapeutic potential
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Vascular endothelial senescence: Exploring current and future diagnostic and therapeutic potential

Researchers examined endothelial dysfunction, and identified its causes and effects. They evaluated the use of senotherapeutics in fighting age-related ailments.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jan 18, 2023
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A Controlled Trial: Eating Almonds May Help in Reducing Obesity
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A Controlled Trial: Eating Almonds May Help in Reducing Obesity

Almond consumption might affect appetite and reduce obesity. Researchers analyzed the blood of obese people after eating almonds to find out more.

Reem Abedi
Jan 4, 2023
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Physical activity trackers: Shaping behavior to promote healthy aging among older adults
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Lifestyle

Physical activity trackers: Shaping behavior to promote healthy aging among older adults

Wearing physical activity tracking devices can promote healthy aging, improve population's quality of life, and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Dec 29, 2022
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Gut microbiota taxa analysis could offer a better definition of a healthy microbiome
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Gut microbiota taxa analysis could offer a better definition of a healthy microbiome

One of the drivers behind the age-related decline is the gut microbiome. In their study, Ghosh et al. analyzed over 21,000 microbiome profiles from seven databases across five continents.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Dec 26, 2022
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Flavonols consumption from fruit and vegetables delays cognitive decline
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Flavonols consumption from fruit and vegetables delays cognitive decline

Flavonols are a type of flavonoids that slow down the decline in episodic and semantic memory, perceptual speed, and working memory. A study anaylzed what exactly is their impact on cognitive health.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Dec 23, 2022
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Saffron Combined with Aerobic Exercise to address Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Disease

Saffron Combined with Aerobic Exercise to address Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Rajabi et al. conducted extensive research on type-2 diabetes patients to investigate the effect of aerobic training and Saffron supplementation for two months.

Reem Abedi
Dec 21, 2022
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Which Sport is Best for Longevity?
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Which Sport is Best for Longevity?

Researchers evaluated which sport is best for longevity. Key components of highly beneficial sports are including a social aspect, engaging both arms and legs, or including whole-body movements.

Jiří Kaloč
Dec 20, 2022
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Simple lifestyle modifications could reduce the risk of dementia
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Simple lifestyle modifications could reduce the risk of dementia

American Heart Association defined ideal values and levels for seven modifiable factors that directly affect cardiovascular health. They include physical activity, smoking, or fasting plasma glucose.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Dec 16, 2022
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NATURE EXPOSURE & LONGEVITY (Webinar with Sarah Nielson follow-up + recording)
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Longevity

NATURE EXPOSURE & LONGEVITY (Webinar with Sarah Nielson follow-up + recording)

Sarah Nielsen explained the impact of nature exposure on heart rate and blood pressure; how it affects cortisol, inflammation, or anti-cancer proteins; and what you can recommend to your clients.

Reem Abedi
Dec 15, 2022
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Lower birth weight vs. cardiovascular disease in adulthood

Lower birth weight vs. cardiovascular disease in adulthood

A recent article published in the Heart journal demonstrates a connection between lower birth weight, the incidence of myocardial infarction, and adverse left ventricular remodeling.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Dec 15, 2022
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Every move counts: Non-exercise physical activity for cardiovascular health and longevity

Every move counts: Non-exercise physical activity for cardiovascular health and longevity

Increasing movement and reducing sedentary time lead to significant reductions in the occurrence of many diseases. It is important to encourage people to increase their non-exercise physical activity.

Reem Abedi
Dec 13, 2022
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Key Blue Zones patterns could help with physician burnout
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Prevention
Aging
Longevity
Nutrition

Key Blue Zones patterns could help with physician burnout

There are five areas on Earth where people live significantly longer and disease-free into their late years. What makes them so special? People who live there follow nine simple rules.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Dec 6, 2022
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Daylight saving time (DST) and mortality patterns in Europe
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Daylight saving time (DST) and mortality patterns in Europe

Researchers examined whether daylight saving time affects European mortality patterns. They compared the daily death rates (DDR) for 2 months prior to and after each DST transition.

Reem Abedi
Dec 5, 2022
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Prostaglandin E2 potentially increases susceptibility to influenza A infection in the elderly
Disease

Prostaglandin E2 potentially increases susceptibility to influenza A infection in the elderly

A new study tested whether age-related elevation in Prostaglandin E2 is a driver that impairs host defense against influenza.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Nov 30, 2022
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Future healthy longevity starts at conception
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Prevention

Future healthy longevity starts at conception

The habits we develop as children significantly impact lifespan and healthspan in adulthood. Dietary choices, exercise, or for example daily screen time can lead to lasting changes in the organism.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Nov 29, 2022
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Good oral health keeps the body stronger for longer
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Good oral health keeps the body stronger for longer

Current research on older adults suggests a possible link between oral and physical health, such as muscle strength, where poor oral health leads to adverse changes in musculoskeletal health.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Nov 25, 2022
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Tai Chi Quan could improve several aspects of neurodegenerative disorders
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Tai Chi Quan could improve several aspects of neurodegenerative disorders

Tai Chi has a lot of proven health benefits. Wang et al. analyzed 58 different studies to evalute what exactly is its effect on diseases, such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Nov 23, 2022
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Nutrient sensing and its role in aging
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Medicine

Nutrient sensing and its role in aging

Nutrient sensing is one of the hallmarks of aging. Four key nutrient sensing mechanisms are: insulin signaling, mTOR, AMPK, and sirtuins.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Nov 23, 2022
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Essential amino acid  L-threonine prolongs healthspan thanks to ferritin
Aging

Essential amino acid L-threonine prolongs healthspan thanks to ferritin

A study evaluated whether the metabolites whose concentrations are increased during caloric restriction reduce the age-related decline.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Nov 22, 2022
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The MIND Diet Promotes the Longevity of Cognitive Health
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Longevity
Nutrition

The MIND Diet Promotes the Longevity of Cognitive Health

The MIND diet classifies 15 dietary components based on their effect on the brain, and recommends how many servings we should eat.

Jiří Kaloč
Nov 18, 2022
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Acute aortic dissection can be caused by DNA methylation
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Medicine

Acute aortic dissection can be caused by DNA methylation

In a recent study, DNA methylation was proven to be a risk factor for the acute aortic dissection.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Nov 17, 2022
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Exploring microbiome diversity as a contributor to frailty
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Longevity

Exploring microbiome diversity as a contributor to frailty

To evaluate the effect of microbiota diversity on health, Rashidah et al. reviewed microbiota composition, intestinal permeability, and inflammatory biomarkers in older adults.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Nov 15, 2022
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Alpha-ketoglutarate in human trials against diseases and aging
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Alpha-ketoglutarate in human trials against diseases and aging

Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is a versatile endogenous compound that serves multiple functions in the body. It supports longevity thanks to its beneficial effects on cardiac, bone and muscle health.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Nov 11, 2022
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Small extracellular vesicles from stem cells improve healthspan and lifespan in old mice
Aging
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Longevity

Small extracellular vesicles from stem cells improve healthspan and lifespan in old mice

A recent study suggests that small extracellular vesicles could prevent age-related conditions and promote tissue regeneration.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Nov 10, 2022
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Article
How Much Exercise and What Type Is Needed to Live Longer?
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How Much Exercise and What Type Is Needed to Live Longer?

Well planned exercise routine leads to prolonged healthspan. Several studies examined what is the ideal amount of exercise per week, or how many steps we should walk every day.

Jiří Kaloč
Nov 6, 2022
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Sleep duration during midlife and old age influences the risk of chronic diseases
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Sleep duration during midlife and old age influences the risk of chronic diseases

A study examined the link between sleep duration and multimorbidity, and assessed whether sleep duration at the age of 50 influences the natural course of chronic diseases.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Nov 4, 2022
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Article
Hypertension: How does high blood pressure influence the healthspan and lifespan?
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Lifestyle

Hypertension: How does high blood pressure influence the healthspan and lifespan?

1.2 billion people are affected by hypertension. Luckily, research shows that people can influence their blood pressure through simple changes in their diet and lifestyle.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Nov 3, 2022
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Inflammaging: How aging modulates the immune system
Aging

Inflammaging: How aging modulates the immune system

A study evaluated what is the impact of inflammaging on the adaptive and innate immune system.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Nov 1, 2022
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Article
Epigenetic clocks: monitoring aging through DNA methylation
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Aging

Epigenetic clocks: monitoring aging through DNA methylation

Epigenetic clocks provide one of the most accurate and easy ways to assess the real age of a human body. They also demonstrate encouraging results in the area of anti-aging intervention assessment.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Oct 31, 2022
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Long-term effects of cannabis on aging and age-related issues
Aging

Long-term effects of cannabis on aging and age-related issues

A unique study evaluated the impact of long-term cannabis use on biological aging and social, financial and health preparedness for old life.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Oct 27, 2022
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Article
6 Ways to Help Your Clients Succeed with Their Longevity Diet
Lifestyle

6 Ways to Help Your Clients Succeed with Their Longevity Diet

These are powerful tools that can significantly improve long-term adherence to a diet. What should you recommend to your clients?

Jiří Kaloč
Oct 25, 2022
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Antidiabetic medication could prevent dementia
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Antidiabetic medication could prevent dementia

Research associates antidiabetic medication use with a lower risk of dementia in diabetic patients. A study compared three common medications: metformin, sulfonylurea, and thiazolidinedione.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Oct 24, 2022
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Article
Noise pollution shortens the healthy lifespan
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Lifestyle
Prevention

Noise pollution shortens the healthy lifespan

Noise pollution triggers stress responses, accelerating the development of age-related diseases. It can lead to cardiovascular diseases, provoke annoyance, or cause endocrine disruptions.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 22, 2022
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Omega-3 supplementation could improve cognitive function in midlife
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Supplements

Omega-3 supplementation could improve cognitive function in midlife

Research on older adults has shown that higher Omega-3 intake resulted in larger total brain volumes, better cognitive function, lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, and other substantial benefits.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 20, 2022
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Article
Xenotransplantation: A potential solution to human organ shortages
Medicine
Technology

Xenotransplantation: A potential solution to human organ shortages

Genetically eingineered pigs are a potential cost-effective solution to human organs shortages. However, scientists still tackle with immunological reaction of the body, and with ethical barriers.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 18, 2022
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Telomere attrition as a biomarker for atrial fibrillation
Disease
Medicine

Telomere attrition as a biomarker for atrial fibrillation

Zheng et al. analyzed 12 studies with more than 18,000 patients to determine whether there is a connection between leukocyte telomere length (LTL) and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 17, 2022
Article
Article
Proteostasis – a mechanism for healthy cells and long life
Aging
Prevention

Proteostasis – a mechanism for healthy cells and long life

Influencing proteostasis pathways might slow age-related decline and prevent diseases, such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or cystic fibrosis. Proteostasis can be improved through lifestyle changes.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Oct 14, 2022
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Modulating SIRT1 in astrocytes: A potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases
Medicine

Modulating SIRT1 in astrocytes: A potential treatment for neurodegenerative diseases

Recent research analyzed the influence of SIRT1 on astrocytes and its potential as a CNS-specific therapy for multiple sclerosis. It presented significant results.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 13, 2022
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Article
Lorecivivint: A potential treatment for knee osteoarthritis
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Medicine
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Lorecivivint: A potential treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Preclinical studies suggest that Lorecivivint might generate new articular cartilage, slow cartilage degradation, and reduce joint inflammation. Clinical trials still continue.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 12, 2022
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Age simulating suits: Understanding challenges the elderly face
Aging
Technology

Age simulating suits: Understanding challenges the elderly face

Gerhardy et al. studied the impact of wearing age simulation suits on healthcare students, assessing 26 studies from the last 20 years. They revealed two results.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 11, 2022
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Article
How Nutritionists Can Help Clients Read Key Blood Tests
Lifestyle
Diagnostics

How Nutritionists Can Help Clients Read Key Blood Tests

Many blood test markers, such as LDL cholesterol or fasting blood glucose, can offer a great window into your clients’ longevity journey. Help them by understanding what blood test results mean.

Jiří Kaloč
Oct 7, 2022
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Heavy water intake might prevent age-related hearing loss
Prevention
Aging

Heavy water intake might prevent age-related hearing loss

Recent research shows that D2O (heavy water) supplementation might decrease oxidative stress production, and therefore grant resistance to age-related hearing loss.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Oct 6, 2022
Article
Article
Do you know the most popular diets that impact longevity?
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Keto
Low carb

Do you know the most popular diets that impact longevity?

There are a lot of popular dietary approaches that promise benefits to health and longevity.

Jiří Kaloč
Oct 5, 2022
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Daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation protects the brain
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Daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation protects the brain

Deficiencies in micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Oct 4, 2022
Article
Article
PQQ: ِAll-In-One Longevity Promoter
Longevity

PQQ: ِAll-In-One Longevity Promoter

PQQ is reportedly associated with many health benefits, such as improved cellular function, immune enhancement, and neuroprotection.

Sherouk Soliman
Sep 30, 2022
Article
Article
 Mapping your obese patient's longevity journey: From assessment to follow-up
Longevity
Nutrition
Lifestyle
Metabolism
Diagnostics

Mapping your obese patient's longevity journey: From assessment to follow-up

Obesity is a condition that impairs the quality of life and could cause long-term complications that negatively influence longevity.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Sep 29, 2022
Article
Article
When to Check a Client for Nutrient Deficiencies?
Nutrition
Lifestyle
Longevity

When to Check a Client for Nutrient Deficiencies?

The elderly, menstruating, breastfeeding, or pregnant women, dieters, and patients with intestinal diseases and insufficient sun exposure are at an increased risk of deficiency

Jiří Kaloč
Sep 28, 2022
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A functional tool to assess, predict, and improve cardiovascular disease outcome
Diagnostics

A functional tool to assess, predict, and improve cardiovascular disease outcome

Traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors have limited prognostic capacity in older adults (aged >65 years).

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Sep 27, 2022
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Disruption of the circadian rhythm and its possible contribution to many diseases
Disease

Disruption of the circadian rhythm and its possible contribution to many diseases

Circadian rhythm disruption can be a generalized p-factor for mental diseases, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, among others.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Sep 23, 2022
Article
Article
Exposome: how the environment affects our health
Longevity
Lifestyle
Prevention

Exposome: how the environment affects our health

The exposome paradigm unites all nongenetic factors influencing health and disease, from chemicals and infectious agents to psychosocial stress.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Sep 22, 2022
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Zero-interaction technology and its potential for long-term monitoring of older adults
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Longevity
Medicine
Prevention

Zero-interaction technology and its potential for long-term monitoring of older adults

Population aging poses a challenge to any healthcare system. One approach to tackle this challenge is transforming the healthcare system from reactive to predictive, preventive, personalized medicine.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Sep 21, 2022
Article
Article
Swimming: exercise with unique life-long benefits
Body
Lifestyle

Swimming: exercise with unique life-long benefits

Swimming, though another form of exercise, drastically differs from other traditional activities that require weight-bearing.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Sep 20, 2022
Article
Article
How to Help Clients Track Longevity Progress as a Nutritionist?
Longevity
Lifestyle
Body

How to Help Clients Track Longevity Progress as a Nutritionist?

Helping clients interpret the results and put value to each can make the difference between staying motivated and losing focus.

Jiří Kaloč
Sep 16, 2022
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Improving muscle power in older adults: Power training vs strength training
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Lifestyle
Prevention

Improving muscle power in older adults: Power training vs strength training

The aging process causes degenerative changes in various bodily systems, including the neuromuscular system. This decline makes daily activities like climbing stairs more challenging to perform.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Sep 15, 2022
Article
Article
Age-related sleep disorders: you do not snooze, you lose
Prevention

Age-related sleep disorders: you do not snooze, you lose

Sleeping well can improve overall condition, and a proper approach to sleep hygiene and maintenance is inseparable from a healthy and long life.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Sep 14, 2022
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More light! A novel treatment for seasonal affective disorder
Technology

More light! A novel treatment for seasonal affective disorder

Though a larger-scale clinical trial is needed, results suggest that, indeed, “more light” is beneficial for people with SAD.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Sep 13, 2022
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Early, pulsatile use of rapamycin promoted longevity in two preclinical models
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Pharmaceuticals

Early, pulsatile use of rapamycin promoted longevity in two preclinical models

The researchers concluded that early, brief rapamycin exposure confers geroprotective effects similar to lifelong treatment without the adverse effects of chronic dosing.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Sep 9, 2022
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Saturated is not always bad: findings from a newly discovered metabolite
Metabolism

Saturated is not always bad: findings from a newly discovered metabolite

Recent research highlighted pentadecanoic acid (PA) as an essential fatty acid needed for physiological health. 

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Sep 7, 2022
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Article
Should you recommend keto to your clients?
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Low carb

Should you recommend keto to your clients?

The ketogenic diet (often called keto) has gained a substantial amount of popularity in recent years. Previously, it was primarily used to treat epilepsy.

Jiří Kaloč
Sep 6, 2022
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Mice blood transfusions provide new insights into senescence
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Mice blood transfusions provide new insights into senescence

A single blood transfusion from older mice into younger ones resulted in cell aging, leading to liver fibrosis, renal damage, and decreased muscle strength.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Aug 23, 2022
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Pomegranates and citrus fruits could possibly promote healthy longevity
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Aging
Longevity
Nutrition
Body

Pomegranates and citrus fruits could possibly promote healthy longevity

Daily supplementation of a citrus and pomegranate complex for four weeks improved physical fitness and psychological parameters in healthy older adults.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Aug 23, 2022
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Article
Aerobic or resistance training, or both?
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Medicine

Aerobic or resistance training, or both?

Including different types of training allows to maximize the benefits and harmoniously improve an individual's state.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Aug 19, 2022
Article
Article
Spermidine: endogenous autophagy-bringer and longevity-inducer
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Prevention
Nutrition
Medicine

Spermidine: endogenous autophagy-bringer and longevity-inducer

Spermidine, found in blue and aged cheeses, mushrooms, legumes, and whole grains, is essential for tissue regeneration and cell growth, and proliferation.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Aug 19, 2022
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Biometrics and Stress (Webinar with Dr. Jay Wiles follow-up + recording)
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Disease

Biometrics and Stress (Webinar with Dr. Jay Wiles follow-up + recording)

Heart rate variability is an important marker for disease and adaptability. Dr. Jay Willes also provided practical tips about biometric data collected by wearables and explained their value.

Dr. Jay T. Wiles
Aug 19, 2022
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Video
Sugar and Dementia: A Deep Dive (Webinar with Dr. Richard Johnson follow-up + recording)
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Prevention
Nutrition
Metabolism

Sugar and Dementia: A Deep Dive (Webinar with Dr. Richard Johnson follow-up + recording)

We are delighted to announce a successful webinar in collaboration with Dr. Richard J. Johnson, a globally renowned expert in research on sugar and its role in health and longevity.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Aug 19, 2022
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Article
The positive and negative effects of sunlight exposure
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Body
Longevity

The positive and negative effects of sunlight exposure

When done in moderation and in alignment with the abovementioned suggestions, sunlight carries multitudes of health benefits. In addition, it could promote longevity.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Aug 18, 2022
Article
Article
Nicotinamide riboside: A booster of NAD+
Metabolism
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Nutrition
Disease
Body

Nicotinamide riboside: A booster of NAD+

Nicotinamide riboside is among the safest precursors of NAD+ - a longevity compound that plays an important role in modulating sirtuins activity.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Aug 14, 2022
Article
Article
Hyaluronic acid supports health inwards and outwards
Supplements
Metabolism
Body
Prevention
Lifestyle

Hyaluronic acid supports health inwards and outwards

Hylauronic acid is widely popular in various forms (oral, intravenous, and subcutaneous) for multiple medical and aesthetical purposes.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Aug 14, 2022
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Vitamin D and lifestyle: effects on DNA methylation
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Longevity
Prevention
Lifestyle
Interventions

Vitamin D and lifestyle: effects on DNA methylation

Combined vitamin D supplementation and high physical activity lead to positive epigenetic changes in the elderly.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Aug 14, 2022
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What is the optimal number of friends to not feel lonely?
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Body
Disease
Prevention

What is the optimal number of friends to not feel lonely?

Friendship is a stronger determinant of loneliness in older adults than relationships with family members. Addressing loneliness requires four close friendships.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Aug 14, 2022
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Age-tailored multicomponent training programs benefit employees aged 50+
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Disease

Age-tailored multicomponent training programs benefit employees aged 50+

The multicomponent training program consisted of five concepts, including health, self-efficacy, self-concept of professional competence, coping with stress, and cognitive abilities.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Aug 9, 2022
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Pregnancy and hypertension? Yoga may help
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Metabolism
Lifestyle
Body

Pregnancy and hypertension? Yoga may help

The group practicing yoga also demonstrated significant improvement in heart rate variability, decreased levels of myocardial stress and oxidative stress markers

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Aug 8, 2022
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How epigenome works?
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Aging
Metabolism

How epigenome works?

Epigenetic information influences how our genetic information is read and packaged within the nucleus of a cell. What is DNA methylation and how is it linked with aging?

Eleanor Sheekey
Jul 29, 2022
Article
Article
Neurotransmitters: The significance of balanced and optimized chemistry
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Disease
Aging
Nutrition

Neurotransmitters: The significance of balanced and optimized chemistry

Neurotransmitters play an important role in various functions, including cognitive skills. Lifestyle modification could optimize the levels and slow down the impact of aging on them.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 29, 2022
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Huntingtin gene in aging: beyond pathogenic associations
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Diagnostics
Disease
Aging

Huntingtin gene in aging: beyond pathogenic associations

How does common Huntingtin gene variations influence diverse traits in humans? The authors identified six unique gene variants connected to ten traits.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jul 29, 2022
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No alcohol under 40: a population-level study
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Aging
Disease

No alcohol under 40: a population-level study

For the younger group aged 15-39, risks outweighed benefits, with the theoretical minimum risk exposure level being about one-tenth of the standard drink (about two teaspoons of red wine)

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jul 29, 2022
Article
Article
Quercetin: a protective flavonoid
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Longevity
Pharmaceuticals
Aging
Interventions

Quercetin: a protective flavonoid

Onions, in particular, are regarded as the most important quercetin source in the human diet. Its possible uses may be preventing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, viral infecti

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jul 28, 2022
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Exploring the Immune System As A Hallmark Of Aging (Webinar with Vijay Vaswani follow-up + recording)
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Exploring the Immune System As A Hallmark Of Aging (Webinar with Vijay Vaswani follow-up + recording)

Vijay Vaswani, a co-founder & CEO at Omniscope, covered some interesting points about the immune system, how it impacts the aging process, and its influence on longevity.

Vijay Vaswani
Jul 25, 2022
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Marriage and parenthood could protect against age-related cognitive decline
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Technology
Lifestyle
Aging

Marriage and parenthood could protect against age-related cognitive decline

Those who were married and had children reported higher degrees of cognitive function and the lowest scores were achieved by those who had never married and single, unmarried parents.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 23, 2022
Article
Article
TMG: methylation donor and NMN-helper
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Aging
Metabolism
Disease
Pharmaceuticals

TMG: methylation donor and NMN-helper

TMG participates in a series of methylation reactions (methylation levels also tend to get depleted as we age) and also significantly decreases body fat.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jul 15, 2022
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Using machine learning for early screening and detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Aging
Disease

Using machine learning for early screening and detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Early diagnosis of dementia patients enables early intervention that could potentially prevent or delay disease onset. Scalable, automated models can become one of the tools to do that.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 15, 2022
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AKG: jack-of-all-trades among the metabolites
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Metabolism
Body
Disease
Longevity

AKG: jack-of-all-trades among the metabolites

AKG has gained major attention thanks to its potential geroprotective applications. A pioneering study demonstrated a 50% increase in the lifespan of nematodes fed with AKG.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jul 13, 2022
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Would extending telomeres prevent aging?
Aging
Metabolism
Longevity
Disease
Body

Would extending telomeres prevent aging?

What are telomeres, how fast do they shorten, and would preventing the shortening be beneficial for healthy aging?

Eleanor Sheekey
Jul 13, 2022
Article
Article
Resveratrol: Promoting longevity through a myriad of properties
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Longevity
Metabolism
Pharmaceuticals
Aging

Resveratrol: Promoting longevity through a myriad of properties

Resveratrol has drawn attention due to its numerous biological effects, like anticancer, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, antidiabetic, and antiaging properties .

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 13, 2022
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News
HIV infection accelerates biological aging
Disease
Aging
Metabolism
Diagnostics

HIV infection accelerates biological aging

Epigenetic aging accelerates and telomeres shorten 2-3 times faster in HIV-infected subjects.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 13, 2022
Article
Article
The four pillars of health: physical, emotional, cognitive, and social
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Longevity
Metabolism
Pharmaceuticals
Aging

The four pillars of health: physical, emotional, cognitive, and social

Each aspect affects another – physical health impacts our emotional balance, emotional balance impacts our cognitive abilities, and social connectedness impacts our physical condition.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jul 6, 2022
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Article
Apigenin: A potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid
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Longevity
Metabolism
Pharmaceuticals
Aging

Apigenin: A potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid

apigenin has several biological characteristics, such as anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, cardioprotective, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective properties .

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 2, 2022
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What are gene therapies? (VIDEO)
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Longevity
Nutrition
Medicine
Technology

What are gene therapies? (VIDEO)

Gene therapies are a class of treatments that hope to treat genetic diseases. When it comes to gene therapies there are a few critical factors that are important to consider.

Eleanor Sheekey
Jul 2, 2022
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Video
Owen Phillips: The future of 3D brain scans visualisation (interview)
Longevity
Diagnostics
Body
Aging
Disease

Owen Phillips: The future of 3D brain scans visualisation (interview)

What is the history of BrainKey development and how could 3D brain scans be used in the future?

Owen Phillips, Ph.D.
Jul 2, 2022
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News
Feel younger, heal faster
Aging
Lifestyle
Longevity
Prevention
Body

Feel younger, heal faster

Subjective age and optimistic views could positively influence rehabilitation outcomes in patients with stroke or osteoporotic fractures.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jul 2, 2022
Article
Article
Berberine: Promoting longevity by boosting the AMPK pathway
Metabolism
Aging
Body
Nutrition
Disease

Berberine: Promoting longevity by boosting the AMPK pathway

This compound has been found to possess several properties, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jun 26, 2022
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Article
Twenty-six physiological parameters to assess aging
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Lifestyle
Interventions
Body
Disease

Twenty-six physiological parameters to assess aging

The aging process causes a decline in the overall body function. There are physiological parameters that could help establish how far aging has impacted the body to capture these changes.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jun 26, 2022
Article
Article
How Can the DASH Diet Improve longevity?
Nutrition
Lifestyle
Disease
Longevity
Prevention

How Can the DASH Diet Improve longevity?

The DASH diet can be a good choice for those interested in healthy aging and longevity but it is a relatively restrictive diet that can be hard to stick to long-term.

Jiří Kaloč
Jun 26, 2022
Article
Article
Fisetin: A natural senotherapeutic with potent antioxidant properties against aging
Pharmaceuticals
Longevity
Supplements
Metabolism
Aging

Fisetin: A natural senotherapeutic with potent antioxidant properties against aging

Fisetin, a bioactive compound found in edible plants, is reported to have a number of biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, and other properties

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jun 25, 2022
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News
Do cardiometabolic diseases increase the risk of dementia?
Disease
Diagnostics

Do cardiometabolic diseases increase the risk of dementia?

The cardiometabolic diseases were independently associated with the risk of dementia and visible brain imaging differences far more than was a genetic risk.

Agnieszka Szmitkowska, Ph.D.
Jun 23, 2022
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Article
Could you predict your brain health? An interview with Owen Phillips Ph.D. founder of BrainKey
Longevity
Diagnostics
Aging
Disease
Lifestyle

Could you predict your brain health? An interview with Owen Phillips Ph.D. founder of BrainKey

Dr. Owen Phillips is a neuroscientist and a founder and CEO of BrainKey – an AI and neuroscience startup. We spoke about neuroscience, aging, and the brain's longevity.

Owen Phillips, Ph.D.
Jun 23, 2022
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News
Social stress accelerates immune aging
Aging
Lifestyle
Prevention
Body
Longevity

Social stress accelerates immune aging

Psychosocial stress potentially contributes to accelerated immune aging. This is important because immune aging plays a role in multiple chronic conditions and the aging process itself.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jun 22, 2022
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Article
Nicotinamide mononucleotide: A critical player in aging and longevity
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Supplements
Metabolism
Longevity
Aging

Nicotinamide mononucleotide: A critical player in aging and longevity

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is a direct precursor to NAD+, a critical coenzyme found in every cell in your that is involved in hundreds of metabolic processes and its levels decline with age.

Ehab Naim, MBA.
Jun 22, 2022
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Article
J147: the next step in disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s?
Aging
Disease
Body
Diagnostics
Pharmaceuticals

J147: the next step in disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s?

‍J147 is a promising drug candidate against Alzheimer’s disease – an illness that affects millions but still lacks reliable therapeutics. ‍J147 may also acts as geroprotector.

Olena Mokshyna, PhD.
Jun 20, 2022