Key Points: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved six artificial sweeteners, including aspartame in 1996 and sucralose in 1999. Sweeteners are 100 to 20,000 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose) and touted as low- to no-calorie alternatives to les bonnes choses. However, despite staying “abreast of published literature,” the FDA’s approval of artificial… Continue reading Latest Science Reveals Why Some Artificial Sweeteners Are Bad for You
Category: Aging & Longevity
Bryan Johnson’s Free Guide to Fixing Terrible Posture
Key Points: Bryan Johnson has been called the most measured man in the world. He measures every aspect of his health in an effort to address ailments that could shorten his lifespan. In doing so, he found that his bad posture was obstructing the veins in his neck and decreasing blood flow to his brain. … Continue reading Bryan Johnson’s Free Guide to Fixing Terrible Posture
Seragon’s Aging Intervention Drug SRN-901 Achieves One of the Largest Extensions of Lifespan and Healthspan to Date
Key Points: In a May 7, 2024 press release, Seragon Biosciences announced the results of SRN-901’s impact on aging in mice. They found that SRN-901 “achieved one of the largest extensions of lifespan healthspan to date.” In an interview, David Brown Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Seragon Biosciences, revealed, “Our novel anti-aging drug SRN-901 contains many… Continue reading Seragon’s Aging Intervention Drug SRN-901 Achieves One of the Largest Extensions of Lifespan and Healthspan to Date
Canadian Longevity Organization Spotlights Key Research on Young Plasma and Mushroom-Based Anti-Aging Treatments
Key Points: The Canadian Longevity Association — a non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to accelerating the presentation of effective longevity treatments — presented some of the latest lifespan-extension research in a YouTube video. Namely, the group presented a study showing for the first time that injecting blood plasma in aged rats with that from younger… Continue reading Canadian Longevity Organization Spotlights Key Research on Young Plasma and Mushroom-Based Anti-Aging Treatments
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s New Diet & Workout Routine: Tips for Longevity
Key Points: The bodybuilder, action hero, and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has shifted his diet and workout routine following three open-heart surgeries as highlighted in a YouTube video. Instead of eating red meat and smoking the occasional cigar, Schwarzenegger now opts to eat a mostly plant-based diet. Furthermore, rather than lifting gargantuan free… Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s New Diet & Workout Routine: Tips for Longevity
Candid Doctor Calls Out “Longevity Experts” Like Peter Attia and David Sinclair
Key Points: In a recent video, Dr. Shawn Baker, credited with popularizing the carnivore diet, discussed the deceptive ways of longevity experts who tout longer and healthier lives for everyone. While Backer does not specifically mention Peter Attia, M.D., or David Sinclair, Ph.D., his description fits them well. Baker Warns Against Longevity Gurus Baker warns… Continue reading Candid Doctor Calls Out “Longevity Experts” Like Peter Attia and David Sinclair
Bryan Johnson’s Free Guide to Oral Hygiene: Toothpaste and All
Key Points: Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and dementia. It follows that practicing good oral hygiene could potentially lead to a longer life. In his latest YouTube video, longevity guru Bryan Johnson said, “It’s possible I have the most extensive oral care of anyone… Continue reading Bryan Johnson’s Free Guide to Oral Hygiene: Toothpaste and All
The Top 2 Indicators of How Long You’ll Live
Key Points: In an episode of The Diary of A CEO, the renowned Dr. Andy Galpin told host Steven Bartlett, “Physical strength is one of the strongest predictors of mortality of any metric in the entire world. The only [metric] that is sort of close to [strength] is your VO2 max. [These] things will out… Continue reading The Top 2 Indicators of How Long You’ll Live
Six Intriguing Ideas from David Sinclair’s Book, Lifespan: Why We Age — and Why We Don’t Have To
Key Points: Dr. Sinclair presents six key ideas in Lifespan: Why We Age — and Why We Don’t Have To: Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard professor and award-winning expert on aging, wrote a popular book on aging titled Lifespan: Why We Age — and Why We Don’t Have To. In his book, published in September… Continue reading Six Intriguing Ideas from David Sinclair’s Book, Lifespan: Why We Age — and Why We Don’t Have To
Lobster Leviathan God: Can Lobsters Live Forever?
Key Points: Lobsters rule. They’re delicious to eat and full of fun facts, like: Did you know that lobsters release waste through openings at the base of their second antennae, which is just below their eyes? But maybe the biggest lobster fun fact is the myth that these crustaceans can live forever, which has been… Continue reading Lobster Leviathan God: Can Lobsters Live Forever?