Biological age and longevity blog: glycans, inflammation, and healthy aging · Page 17
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.
Can Grey Hair Be Reversed? What the Science Says
Grey hair is an inevitable and natural part of the ageing process, and while an increasing number of people are choosing to embrace their silvering locks, others would prefer to go back to a head full of the youthful hue they once had.
Published:October 18, 2022
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How Sex Might Change During Menopause and What You Can Do About It
For women, menopause is a time of transition. With the body going through so many changes, it's normal to feel frustrated or confused about how this will affect your sex life. While it can be challenging at first, there are ways to ensure that you continue to enjoy the pleasures of sex for years to come.
Published:October 18, 2022
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Eat This, Not That: 30 Fantastic Anti-Ageing Foods
With the wide variety of products now available at local supermarkets, it can be easy to get lost down the aisle and start filling up your trolly with less-than-ideal foods. It's not great for the waistline and can even add years to how your body looks and functions.
Published:October 18, 2022
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Top Tips For Slowing Down Ageing and Staying Younger for Longer
Although ageing is a natural process, you don't have to lie down and merely accept the signs of getting older as your body chronologically ages. You can do many things to slow the ageing process and keep yourself looking younger for longer.
Published:October 18, 2022
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Top Tips On How To Prevent Weight Gain During Menopause
If you've reached menopause and have been struggling with weight gain, it can affect your physical health and take a toll on your mental well-being. Menopausal symptoms are often debilitating and can last for several years. Although it can be a difficult time for many women, there is plenty of proactive advice on how …
Published:October 18, 2022
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Biological Age vs Chronological Age - Explained
At the most superficial level, ageing is the process of getting older. For the majority of people, their age is the difference between the year they were born and the current year. However, from a scientific perspective, age is more complex than this – it can also be defined as the progressive deterioration of the hum…
Published:October 13, 2022
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NMN Supplement: Benefits, Side Effects & Dosage
If you’ve spent any amount of time looking into supplements that can improve your health, slow down the ageing process, and help you live longer, you’ve most likely come across NMN. This supplement was made popular by Dr. David Sinclair, a genetics professor at Harvard University and one of the leading experts in agei…
Published:September 16, 2022
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What Can Low Back Pain Tell Us About Our Health – and How to Manage It?
Changes in glycans point to chronic inflammation as a possible long-term underlying cause of low back pain and fatigue, even if there is no injury to the tissue.
Published:September 16, 2022
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Vitamin K2 Benefits: Is K2 the Same as Potassium?
Vitamin K2 (commonly referred to as potassium) is a weapon we should all have in our anti-ageing armoury. It is invaluable for blood clotting and an important vitamin for skin as it helps heal wounds, bruises and abrasions.
Published:September 15, 2022
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Brain Age Test: Complete Guide
We all have a mental age, and it isn’t necessarily the same as our chronological age (the number of years we’ve been alive). While the effects of physical ageing can be very much apparent, the way our brain ages as we get older is far less obvious.
Published:September 15, 2022
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Turning Back The Clock: Can You Reverse Ageing?
Ageing is a universal process where your physical fitness reduces over time. In addition to the visible signs like wrinkles and fine lines, getting older also increases the risk of age-related diseases – including neurodegeneration, heart disease and cancer. The positive news is we can significantly delay and prevent …
Published:September 15, 2022
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A Complete Guide to Menopause Symptoms
Menopause is the term used to describe a period in a woman’s life when she stops having periods. If a woman has gone 12 months without having a period, she’s usually considered to have entered menopause. The onset of menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, as at this point, she is no longer able to co…
Published:September 12, 2022
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