Tag: longevity
Humans Could Live Up to 150 years
The first link is for an article written for the lay public, or non-scientists. I found the original research and link to it below. The bottom line is that these researchers think there is an absolute limit to human lifespan, but it’s up to 150 years!! A lot has to go right in person to…
Read MoreRapamycin for Longevity
This article looks at the recent science behind rapamycin for longevity. It’s sort of funny to me that Deepak Chopra would be taking it. He claims he also does 2 hours of yoga a day which I consider a better strategy. I did a post on rapaymycin and metformin here. I firmly believe in first…
Read MoreLongevity Science: Potential Drugs
This article from Wired magazine takes a look at the recent research on drugs aimed at aging. I’m not advocating any sort of drug against aging yet, since we actually have some good preventatives already! Acupuncture for one, saunas for another and, of course, exercise. Also, remember to take L-Serine for brain health, and Astra…
Read MoreLife Extension Episode Matt Kaeberlein on Tim Ferriss Podcast
I’m interested (aren’t we all?) in the latest life extension “science” . Science is in quotes because so much of it is still unproven and we are not sure of the real safety. He gives an anecdote about taking rapamycin to cure his frozen shoulder and it worked. This is obviously anecdotal, and so I’m…
Read MoreLongevity Science Chapter Highlights Flip book
This ebook is a summary of the Longevity Chapter in my writing project. The writing project has taken seemingly forever, but people assure me that is normal for any long form writing. Here are a few highlights from the chapter. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful!!! See below
Read MoreOffspring of Centenarians-people who live to 100- are less likely to be frail due to genetic footprint
This finding, that offspring of centenarians are less likely to be frail, makes intuitive sense. People often refer to their parents “they lived to 90, so I will too” kind of reasoning. And there certainly seems to be some validity to it. When smoking was more of a problems than it is now, that was…
Read MoreOura Ring for Sleep Analysis: Longer Sleep Longer Life
According to Professor Matthew Walker, the more and better your sleep, the longer your life. Lack of sleep contributes to a long list of health problems. I’ve been using the Oura ring mainly to analyze my sleep. I am not at all sure how reliable it is! But for those who are interested in seeing…
Read MoreDavid Sinclair on Anti-Aging
This is more on David Sinclair. I covered him in the longevity chapter, here. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/this-scientist-believes-aging-is-optional?utm_source=pocket-newtab ” His 2019 book, Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To ($28, Atria Books), out this fall, details the cutting-edge science that’s taking place in the field of longevity right now. The quick takeaway from this not-so-quick read: scientists…
Read MoreDeep Resilience. First Drafts of Introduction and Longevity Chapter and Do No Harm
I am posting first drafts of two chapters from my writing project called Deep Resilience. The references haven’t been completed and there is plenty of polishing to do. I may add my own story to the Introduction, but for the sake of brevity left it out on this iteration. Introduction here Introduction-Deep Resilience-8.3.2020 Do No Harm…
Read MoreHow This Anti-Aging Scientist Turns His Findings Into a Lifestyle
This article looks at the longevity scientist David Sinclair. How This Anti-Aging Scientist Turns His Findings Into a Lifestyle ‘I practice what I discover.’
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