Tag: longevity
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Meet the Fasting Diet Scientist Who Inspired Michael Mosley
Introduction: The man behind the fasting movement Valter Longo, a renowned scientist in the field of ageing and nutrition, is often cited as a key influence behind the modern fascination with fasting as a pathway to longer, healthier life. His work on cellular protection, longevity, and the body’s response to nutrient restriction helped spark public…
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Meet the fasting diet scientist who inspired Michael Mosley
Who is the fasting diet scientist behind Michael Mosley’s breakthrough? Valter Longo, a renowned scientist in the field of longevity and diet, is widely recognized as the mind behind many of the fasting-inspired approaches popularized in recent years. His research on caloric restriction, periodic fasting, and nutrient signaling has shaped the way millions think about…
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Longevity Breakthrough: Oxytocin + A5i Extend Lifespan
Overview New research suggests a dual-drug approach could unlock longer life in aging organisms. In a study published in Ageing-US, scientists explored a combination therapy using oxytocin and OT+A5i, a compound that blocks a key growth-regulating pathway. The aim: slow aging processes and improve healthspan by addressing two biological pathways that change with age. The…
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Promising Oxytocin and A5i Longevity Therapy in Mice Study
Can a dual-drug cocktail unlock longer life? New mouse study offers intriguing clues A recent study published in Ageing-US reports that a dual-drug approach combining oxytocin with an A5i inhibitor may modestly extend lifespan and improve health markers in aging mice. While the work is early and conducted in animals, the findings add to a…
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Could a New Drug Cocktail Unlock Longer Life? Promising Mouse Study Sparks Longevity Hope
Overview Scientists are exploring novel ways to slow aging and extend healthy life. In a recent study published in Ageing-US, researchers tested a dual-drug approach that targets two aging-related biological pathways in mice. The combination uses oxytocin, a hormone known to support tissue repair, and a second agent, OT+A5i, which blocks a key signaling pathway…
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Longer Walking Bouts Benefit Heart Health, Study Finds
Longer Walking Bouts Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk and Longevity Walking is a simple, scalable form of exercise, but new research suggests the way you accumulate those steps matters just as much as the total number. A large international study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that adults who tended to accumulate…
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Longer Walks, Bigger Health Wins: New Study Promotes 15-Minute Walking Bouts
Longer Walking Bouts Linked to Greater Health Benefits If you’re aiming to improve heart health through walking, the newest research suggests that the length of each walk matters as much as the total steps you take. A large international study tracking tens of thousands of adults found that accumulating most daily steps in bouts of…
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Longer Walks, Longer Health: Study Finds Benefits Grow with Extended Walking Bouts
Longer Walking Bouts May Boost Heart Health More Than Short, Frequent Steps A large international study suggests that the key to improving heart health and longevity may lie in how long you walk, not just how many steps you take. Researchers analyzed daily activity patterns of 33,560 adults and found that those who accumulated most…
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Five Longevity Hacks to Help You Live Beyond 100, Stanford-Backed
Introduction: A Stanford-Rooted Path to Longevity In the quest to extend healthy years, Dr. Peter Attia—Stanford-trained physician and longevity researcher—highlights practical, preventive strategies designed to push back the years with better health First and foremost, these five hacks focus on longevity through prevention, not wait-and-see treatment. They aim to reduce the risk of the four…
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5 Health Hacks to Live Beyond 100, According to a Stanford-Trained Longevity Doctor
Five science-backed hacks to push beyond a century For decades, researchers and clinicians have explored ways to extend human life while preserving health. Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford-trained physician and longevity expert, argues that longevity hinges on preventing the “Four Horsemen” of disease—heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, and metabolic dysfunction. He outlines five practical strategies that…