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Are the Longevity Rules Different for Women?  The New York Times Source link

In his 20s, Dugal Bain-Kim was all about getting swole: lifting big weights, doing long gym sessions, and trying every supplement he could get his hands on. Now at 41, he has different priorities. “When I was younger, I had more time to take a spray-and-pray approach to my health and wellness,” Bain-Kim, CEO and cofounder of the longevity startup …

The idea of living like our ancestors has become something of a wellness craze. Take the Paleo diet, barefoot running, and cold plunges — trends that encourage you to shed the comforts of modern living. But anthropologist Michael Gurven, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, says these fads miss the deeper meaning of how our ancestors survived …

For most of her adult life, Dr Alka Patel pushed her body to breaking point, working long hours, eating the odd biscuit to keep her from collapsing, and sleeping for no longer than four hours a night. Until a fever of 42C sent her into multiple organ failure.   ‘I thought I was going to die. As a GP myself, I …

The dream is that we could all work out less and get better results, right? Well, a new study suggests that just 60 seconds of “incidental exertion,” meaning activity that you happen upon or is unplanned, could boost longevity and add years to your life. When I saw the research, I had one initial thought: BS. However, I made a …

Living a long, healthy life is a popular goal, but it’s not easy to achieve. It’s common for folks to develop conditions like dementia and chronic pain, in addition to mobility issues and cardiovascular problems, as they age. While certain uncontrollable factors (like genetics) play a major role in many of these issues, everyday habits can also contribute to a …

Anyone concerned about living well for longer knows that physical activity and what you eat can make a difference. But I was surprised to learn from a longevity expert that how we eat is important, too. Dr Mohammed Enayat is a practicing medical doctor and the founder of HUM2N, a pioneering longevity clinic based in London, and he pointed out …

NAD+ is everywhere right now. The buzzy anti-aging treatment has been bubbling up in Hollywood since 2022, when Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner were spotted hooked up to IV drips on The Kardashians. The trend gained more mainstream attention the following year when Jennifer Aniston shared her weekly peptide routine, sending wellness enthusiasts into a tailspin. Now, big names like …

How microdosing GLP-1 drugs became a longevity ‘craze’  The Washington Post Opinion | Americans Don’t Need Ozempic to Cure Obesity  The Wall Street Journal How do weight loss jabs work? Dr Amir Khan reveals all you need to know  Woman & Home Talk to a doctor before microdosing GLP-1 drugs  UCLA Health Ozempic doesn’t work for everybody  think.kera.org Source link

Facebook Tweet Email Link Consult with your doctor before beginning any new fitness program. When it comes to the discourse over longevity, the “bro scientists” are mostly leading the way. That’s according to longevity specialist Dr. Vonda Wright, whose new book, “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging With Power,” aims to level the playing field. “We have a gamut of …