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What is precision medicine
In the last twenty years medicine has undergone a great revolution. The acceleration in genomics and other omics sciences has led to a profound change in the approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases
Telomere Length: A Matter of Age or Health?
Telomere length is considered one of the hallmarks of aging, but new research is revealing that their “measurement” seems to be indicative more of health status than biological age. As Valentina Bollati, associate professor in the Department of Clinical and Community Sciences and the Epiget Lab at Milan State University, explains.
Glutathione, a Valuable Ally Against Oxidative Stress
It is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants in our bodies. It plays a central role in tissue production and repair and defends us against numerous diseases. And it plays an important role in physiological processes related to aging.
Resveratrol, a Potential Help Even Against Covid
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, resveratrol also appears to have antiviral action, limiting Sars-Cov-2 replication in nasal epithelium cells.
Fermented Foods Improve Gut Health
A diet rich in these foods increases the diversity of microorganisms in the gut microbiome and reduces inflammation.
NAD+: What Are We Talking About?
NAD+ is a molecule involved in cellular metabolism and aging. As the age increases, its level actually decreases. But with appropriate supplementation, it can be restored.
What Inflammation Really Is. And Why It Promotes Cancers and Other Diseases
Once seen only as helpful and protective, we now know that inflammation can contribute to the development of numerous diseases
Covid-19, the Effects of Infection on the Nervous System
The new coronavirus has been shown to have neurological and neuropsychiatric effects even in the long term. These mechanisms and the hypothesis that inflammation predisposes to the development of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are being investigated.
Amino acid supplements: what they are and how they work
What are amino acid supplements? What benefits do they have and how do they work? Who are they indicated for? Alessandro Orlandini, M.D., a pharmaceutical chemist and specialist in clinical biochemistry, now medical director of the Italian company Professional Dietetics, answers these questions.
The four ages of metabolism
A study published in Science identified four age-related phases of the metabolism: it is very fast in the first year of life, then slows down little by little until the age of 20, remains stable between 20 and 60, and only slows down again in later life.
This is how acute inflammation becomes chronic
At least three mechanisms are known why acute inflammation can become chronic, accelerating aging. And there are foods that can lower inflammation, but be careful of so-called “anti-inflammatory diets” that are not based on science
Orchestrating nutrition for longevity
Pro-longevity nutrion demands a smart management of Glucose and Proteins metabolic level. Let’s understand which nutritional strategies are more effective and useful for an healthy ageing.
Understanding metabolism for healthy nutrition
Understanding our metabolism to consciously nourish ourselves in order to build a long and healthy life.
Test to assess your own Cognitive Reserve
The age, which depends on the date of birth, does not necessarily coincide with the real ageing of our organism, i.e. the biological age. Which can be measured with the Biological Age Score, slow it down and sometimes take it back, without resorting to drugs.
Measuring cognitive age while sleeping
Using artificial intelligence and Eeg performed in sleep, a team of researchers has developed a new test to estimate the biological age of the brain and predict the risk of dementia.
Why does memory get worse during menopause?
A research by the University of Illinois suggests that the decline in cognitive performance in postmenopausal women depends on decreased activity of the mitochondria, the “powerhouses” of the cell.
Time changes us, even in our DNA. That’s how
Along our lives, the genetic code contained in our cells accumulates small damages and the telomeres, the ends of the chromosomes, shorten, making it even less stable. Two phenomena linked to the ageing process and diseases of old age
COVID-19, 5 rules to help prevent it
The elderly are more susceptible to infections such as coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 due to phenomena such as immunosenescence and inflammation. At their origin, however, there are epigenetic changes that we can influence through our lifestyle.
The science of longevity: here’s what we know
115 years is the estimated intrinsic capacity of the human being to live. But how long we live, and how we live, does not depend solely on our genes. Epigenetic studies have shown that there are mechanisms that can repair DNA damage and increase longevity.
Metabolism, is it true that it slows down with age?
Yes, while ageing the reactions that occur in the body become less efficient. But through small interventions on nutrition and physical activity it is possible to stimulate it, stopping the aging process and reducing the risk of disease.
Aging is not only about your DNA
The genes’ role in the way we age has shrunk in recent years. Much more, in fact, depends on epigenetics, the set of biochemical reactions acting on the genome. Here is what epigenetic ageing is and what we can do to slow it down
The chronic inflammation that gets us old…
It is known as inflammaging: a state of low grade but chronic inflammation, which damages the body. Studies have shown that it plays an important role in the onset of diseases associated with ageing and in the fragility of older people.
Sirtuins, the 7 genes that make us live longer and better
They are called SIRT and qualified as ” longevity genes”. They are responsible for the production of sirtuins, fundamental proteins that allow cells – and us – to live longer. Scientists have begun to understand how to make them work at their best.
Why do we age? identified 9 biological causes
An international team of researchers has identified 9 “hallmarks”: key mechanisms of the ageing process of all organisms and many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The role of Epigenetics is central
What is your biological age? (years do not count)
The age, which depends on the date of birth, does not necessarily coincide with the real ageing of our organism, i.e. the biological age. Which can be measured with the Biological Age Score, slow it down and sometimes take it back, without resorting to drugs.
