GlycanAge Blog

Explore the latest insights and research in GlycanAge testing, alongside expert advice and personal journeys that dive into the fascinating intersection of science, lifestyle, and health

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An Old Cure for a New Cause – Weight Loss as an Anti-Ageing Strategy

Tired of anti-ageing advice that just does not work? Try a science-backed approach, powered by glycans

By Ana Cindrić
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Prof Azra Raza's Lecture for The Human Glycome Project Researchers

Azra Raza is an oncologist, and professor of medicine, and director of the Myelodysplastic Syndrome Center at Columbia University, New York. She has dedicated almost her entire life to fighting cancer and discovering ways to prevent it by detecting the first cancer cell in the human body.

By The GlycanAge Team
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Women Age Twice as Fast During Perimenopause

Women's biological age increases significantly during their transition from perimenopause to menopause.

By Prof Gordan Lauc, PhD
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Treading Lightly: Spa Stays with a Conscience

Spanning rural Somerset, to Bhutan’s emerald expanses, these restorative escapes boast applause-worthy eco credentials

By Harriet Charnock-Bates
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Biohacker Tim Gray on His Health Optimisation Mindset — Part Two

Last week we covered the origins of Tim Gray’s biohacking journey and his thoughts on tracking your health data to optimise your performance. We’re back to talk about how important sleep is really, which bits of biohacking work best for families and Tim’s personal favourite hacks.

By The GlycanAge Team
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The Wellness Edit: Supplements to Supercharge Your Health

Feeling burnt out? Struggling to focus? Can’t sleep? These mind and body-bolstering supplements could help you to chart a healthier path...

By Harriet Charnock-Bates
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The Unlikely Causes of Fast Ageing

We all know the obvious lifestyle choices that can lead to fast ageing – from smoking to excessive drinking and unhealthy diets. But our bodies can also be affected by a number of choices we make with the best intentions. Here we list the most unlikely causes of fast ageing.

By Radhika Sanghani
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Biohacker Tim Gray on His Health Optimisation Mindset — Part One

Tim Gray is founder of The Health Optimisation Summit and one of the UK’s leading biohackers. Peak wellness performance wasn’t always a part of his story though; years ago Tim found himself in and out of doctor’s offices and running on empty with no answers.

By The GlycanAge Team
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Life in Lockdown

Before 2020 and life in lockdown, Thomas Lillo was always on the go as assistant to entrepreneur and Net-A-Porter co-founder Carmen Busquets. His job involved frequent international travel, which, he was surprised to learn, was taking a toll on his biological age. We talked with Thomas about how he has used the last year’s lifestyle changes to improve his overall health.

By The GlycanAge Team
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Intuitive eating: the best diet is the one that feels right

When it comes to diets, there are endless options: paleo, keto, atkin’s, low carb, low fat, high protein and many more. It can be hard to know where to start, and which one will work for your body. But a new way of eating is helping people eschew all these diets in favour of the simplest of all: intuitive eating.

By Radhika Sanghani
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Ask the Experts: How to Maximise Your Productivity

It’s high time to prioritise performance, bid adieu to distractions and find motivation in method. Here’s how to ensure your working day is working for you…

By Harriet Charnock-Bates
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What Are Vaccines Doing to Our Bodies, and Could Sugars Make the Vaccines Better?

A considerable expansion in glycomics capabilities is required to fully exploit protein glycosylation for the development of new vaccines.

By Tea Petrovic
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