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Most anti-ageing peptides don't work. But these might
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1213+ words) Touted by the internet as the next big cure for ageing, a wide range of peptide products are growing in popularity. But evidence for their efficacy, let alone safety, is shaky at best Whether you're involved in the world of…...
Just one day in your life could soon reveal how long you'll live
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (465+ words) After building a Truman Show experiment, scientists were able to predict the lifespans of their 81 subjects Science is one step closer to being able to accurately predict your lifespan based on your daily habits, thanks to a new study from…...
Stunning" new treatment may reverse frailty after just one dose
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1055+ words) A landmark trial suggests stem cells can reverse the physical decline of ageing A single dose of stem cells can significantly improve the physical endurance of older people living with frailty, a condition that affects 1 in 10 people over the age…...
The one personality trait that could help your brain stay decades younger
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (674+ words) Scientists studying remarkably sharp 80-year-olds have spotted a common thread It's funny how often health advice can sound like a barrage of thinly veiled insults. "That's enough alcohol for you." "Perhaps you should aim for fewer calories." And my personal…...
The surprising gut-health fix that's been overlooked until now
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1679+ words) There are millions of bacteria living in our guts. There are millions of dead bacteria there too. And scientists are learning just how much potential the dead ones have to improve our health The term 'gut health' pops up everywhere…...
Flexibility helps you live longer and age well. Here's how to boost yours in minutes
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1835+ words) It's one of the tenets of physical fitness, so why is flexibility overlooked by researchers and the average person putting on their gym kit? Find out how being more flexible could change your life " and even extend it It may…...
Eating less protein could help you live longer. Here's how
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1478+ words) From fasting to low-protein diets, the evolving science of dietary restriction might just offer the key to slowing ageing The idea that eating less might make us live longer has been around for thousands of years. Even Hippocrates, the Ancient…...
Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them without knowing it
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1273+ words) Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there was a pill that could slow down the ravages of time, so that you could feel…...