longevity
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healthEarly Research Suggests Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Could Be Longevity Drugs
Initial studies on GLP-1 medications indicate they may slow biological aging and combat diseases of aging, though experts warn the data is preliminary and not for the metabolically healthy.
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healthDick Van Dyke's Secret to 100 Years: A Positive Outlook Backed by Science
New research supports Dick Van Dyke's claim that a positive attitude and strong social bonds are key longevity factors, beyond just genetics.
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health93-Year-Old Referee Credits Wartime Diet for His Longevity
A 93-year-old soccer referee says wartime rations and strict discipline keep him fit enough to officiate three matches a week.
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healthStaying Power: Study Finds Consistent Learning, Not Subject, Key to Wellbeing After 60
A Brock University study finds that sustained participation in learning, not the topic itself, significantly boosts psychological wellbeing in older adults.
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healthSilicon Valley's Billionaire Bets on Cellular Rejuvenation Enter First Human Trial
Life Biosciences doses first patient in a landmark epigenetic reprogramming trial, as tech titans pivot from software fortunes to radical longevity science amid a backdrop of prior clinical failures.
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healthHarvard Study Identifies Optimal Strength Training for Longevity
Researchers pinpoint 90 to 119 minutes of weekly strength training as the sweet spot for reducing mortality risk. Combining resistance work with aerobic exercise delivers the greatest longevity benefits.
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healthStrength Training Slashes Dementia Risk and Extends Lifespan, Harvard Study Finds
Harvard research links moderate resistance training to lower mortality, cutting dementia and heart disease risk significantly.
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healthCutting One Amino Acid Extends Mouse Lifespan by Up to 33%
Restricting dietary isoleucine increased lifespan and healthspan in mice by up to 33%, suggesting potential anti-aging benefits for humans.