Key Points: In an interview with GQ, 63-year-old Mark Hyman, M.D., believes that what we think of as aging isn’t aging. He says, “I think the thing that most people get wrong is — and it’s no fault of their own because it’s what we see all around us and we think it’s normal —… Continue reading 6-Pack Abs at 60: Longevity Doc’s Diet
Category: Aging & Longevity
Bezos and Zuckerberg Invest Millions to Live Longer While Musk Refuses
Key points: Aging research breakthroughs over the past few years have spurred billionaires like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg to use their fortunes to help figure out how to extend human lifespans. Their investments are driving the rapid development of technologies related to removing dysfunctional cells that contribute to aging —… Continue reading Bezos and Zuckerberg Invest Millions to Live Longer While Musk Refuses
Biohackers Convene in Honduras for Unregulated Gene Therapy Trials Without FDA Oversight
Key Points: The biotech startup Minicircle is conducting human trials for a particular gene therapy targeting muscle building and longevity, among other medical conditions, in Próspera, Honduras. The reason for conducting its trials in Honduras pertains to lax regulations due to the country’s controversial legislation that has allowed international businesses to establish micronations there. In… Continue reading Biohackers Convene in Honduras for Unregulated Gene Therapy Trials Without FDA Oversight
Engineered Immune Cells Can Hunt Down and Eliminate Aging Cells
Key Points: Researchers at Sichuan University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences came up with a way to find and kill cells that are known to cause aging and diseases linked to aging. The scientists describe how they made an immune cell that targets a specific protein called Natural Killer Group 2 Member D (NKG2D)… Continue reading Engineered Immune Cells Can Hunt Down and Eliminate Aging Cells
David Sinclair’s 2024 Anti-Aging Supplement Protocol
Dr. David Sinclair’s anti-aging protocol in 2024 includes the following: Harvard scientist Dr. David Sinclair, a prominent figure in the field of genetics and aging, has dedicated his career to uncovering the secrets of longevity. His provocative claim that “somebody who might make it to 150 has already been born” emphasizes that Sinclair’s research extends… Continue reading David Sinclair’s 2024 Anti-Aging Supplement Protocol
This Anti-Aging Drug May Work in Dogs, but Can It Help You Live Longer?
Key Points: Man’s best friend. Closest companion. Partner in crime. When it comes to expressing the affection that people have for their dogs, the list of words and phrases could go on and on! It is clear that we have a deep affection for our canine companions. The pet industry is a market worth hundreds… Continue reading This Anti-Aging Drug May Work in Dogs, but Can It Help You Live Longer?
Eye See You: Retina Scans Can Predict Aging and Risk of Death
Key Points: A person approaches a locked door, puts their eye on a peephole camera, undergoes scanning laser analysis, and the door opens. Everyone here has seen this movie scene before. From the 1980s onward, eye scanning has been a staple of Hollywood blockbusters like Blade Runner and many more. It has also been the… Continue reading Eye See You: Retina Scans Can Predict Aging and Risk of Death
Doctor Claims Salt in Processed Foods Is Killing Us
Key Points: Dr. Michael Greger is a clinical nutrition physician and speaker who has also written a slew of books like How Not to Die that reveal strategies to prevent an early death. Dr. Greger says that about 25% of our lifespan is determined by genetics based on studies of identical twins, leaving significant room… Continue reading Doctor Claims Salt in Processed Foods Is Killing Us
Nikola Tesla’s “Common Sense” Tactics for Living Longer
Tesla’s not-so-common-sense principles for a long life: “What is your secret of youth?” “It is no secret, but common sense,” replied Tesla in a 1935 interview with George F. Corners. The now legendary inventor, at 78, subsequently elaborated on his “common sense” tactics for living beyond 60 years, the average life expectancy of the time. … Continue reading Nikola Tesla’s “Common Sense” Tactics for Living Longer
What Are Senescent Cells and Do They Drive Aging?
Key Points: Whether from DNA damage, infection, or other stressors, our cells can enter a state of growth arrest called senescence. Senescent cells tend to accumulate with age and are associated with multiple diseases and disorders, making them a prime target for anti-aging compounds. Still, not all senescent cells contribute to aging and disease. Of… Continue reading What Are Senescent Cells and Do They Drive Aging?