Longevity News
Resveratrol – Longevity supplement with potential
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound found in various plants, including grapes, blueberries, raspberries and mulberries. In recent years, it has attracted a lot of attention due to its potential health benefits - particularly by reducing the risk of cardiovascular...
Rapamycin – effects on aging and longevity
Rapamycin is a special molecule that helps our cells do their job better and slows down the ageing process. It works by switching off a protein called mTOR, which is like a boss that tells our cells how to grow, eat and repair themselves. There are two versions of...
The anti-ageing spice turmeric
Curcumin is a compound found in turmeric (also known as turmeric or saffron root), a spice commonly used in Indian and other Asian cuisines. It is a natural yellow dye that is safe to eat and can be used as a food coloring. Curcumin has attracted a lot of attention in...
Astaxanthin as an anti-ageing factor
The carotenoid Astaxanthin, a member of the xanthophyll subclass, has numerous clinical benefits due to its unique effect on the cell membrane. It neutralizes free radicals and oxidants by absorbing or releasing electrons without becoming a pro-oxidant. Its linear...
The right breathing for our longevity
For most of us, breathing is a natural process that we don't think too much about. If you are not familiar with more intensive breathing techniques, you will only breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth during exercise. What we modern people don't...
Longevity Lifestyle: AMPK, Sirtuine, mTOR
Longevity research has identified three important signaling pathways in the body that slow down the aging process and promote health. They act as energy and nutrient sensors in the body and react to changes in our cells. Each actor has its own mechanism that regulates...
How intermittent fasting works: Autophagy, inflammasome and cell aging
A recent study investigated the effects of intermittent fasting on various biomarkers in young men who fasted during Ramadan. The aim of the study was to investigate the molecular changes during prolonged interval fasting and to evaluate their potential impact on...
How Longevity Lifestyle maximizes life expectancy
A groundbreaking new study has provided compelling evidence that a mix of healthy lifestyle habits can significantly extend life expectancy. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, draws on data from the Million Veteran Program, a large,...
Financial retirement provision and longevity are inseparable
Retirement provision is the term we usually use to describe the financial provision we make to secure our standard of living in retirement. Financial provision for old age includes various measures aimed at saving income or assets in order to be financially secure in...