Telomeres: The Cellular Clocks That Limit Lifespan
How telomere shortening limits cell division - and what research says about slowing it down.
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Young Blood and Aging: What the Science Actually Shows
Parabiosis experiments and the biology behind claims that young blood reverses aging.
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How mTOR Controls Aging: The Pathway to a Longer, Healthier Life
We can slow down aging. There is a secret weapon which can do that. And this secret weapon lies deep inside your cells. Scientists have uncovered a fascinating system that controls how fast or slow we age. This system revolves around something called mTOR. mTOR is a tiny, but powerful, protein that acts like a…
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Chilling Secrets of Longevity: The Impact of Temperature on Human Lifespan and Health
Yesterday I opened my refrigerator to check what I can use for cooking my dinner. I had lettuce, spring onion, baby spinach and carrots. All looked fresh. I found myself thanking modern science that allows vegetables to be kept fresh for so many days. Without refrigerator, these vegetables would have gone bad a long time…
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Beyond Diets and Exercise: The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs
Who doesn’t want to keep looking slim and fit? But the path towards such appearance is difficult. Tight dietary schedules and disciplined exercise regimens are followed in the hope of maintaining such aesthetic state of body. Of course, there are few people who are blessed- they eat anything at any quantity and seldom exercise- yet…
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Why Weight Loss Can Stall: Biology, Stress and the Limits of Simple Advice
Darren used to be slim and handsome when he was in his 20s. Then life started taking toll on his health. He started a job and in next few years he got married. With time, he realized he was gaining weight. By the time he reached his 40s he surpassed 100 kgs. He was 5…
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Obesity Is Your Biological Protective Shield, NOT The Culprit
Introduction We all hate that fat accumulating around our abdomen. A slim muscular body is cherished and obese flabby ones are looked down upon. Weight is claimed to be inversely proportional to health- more the weight worse is the health. Weight loss is a billion dollar industry. People spend enormous amount of money on gyms…
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Fasting- Unveiling Surprising Facts using Science (Complete Guide)
In this article, I have attempted to take a scientist’s approach by analyzing all the available data. But I have also tried my best to present the findings in a manner that even a layman can understand. (That’s the objective of this website anyway!). At the end of this, you will understand what really science is saying about fasting and will guide to adopt rational practices to get the maximum benefits.
