Metabolic syndrome refers to the simultaneous presence of several factors that pose a risk for the onset of cardiovascular disease
Metabolic syndrome: how to recognize it?
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Each organ ages in its own way, and it is possible to measure its age
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a method to calculate the biological age of 11 body districts. This metabolomic clock could predict the development of dysfunction even before symptoms occur
How healthy is very strenuous exercise?
Regular physical activity is essential for staying healthy, but, according to the results of a study published in Cell Metabolism, overdoing it may even become counterproductive
Ageing: immune system cells also lose their memory
As we age, some cells of the immune system seem to lose their memory and revert to resembling those of infants. This makes them less effective in responding to previously encountered pathogens and could have implications in the development of new vaccines
Pink noise: friend of sleep and of the heart
Sounds composed of more powerful low frequencies seem to promote deep sleep and better cardiac function
Inflammaging: what is it?
Inflammaging, or chronic low-grade inflammation, is defined as a state of low-grade inflammation that can promote the onset of chronic diseases related to aging
Does insomnia make you gain weight?
Changes to the sleep-wake cycle can alter hormonal control over appetite and satiety, contributing to weight gain and increasing the risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes
Soaking in cold water improves mental health: here’s what happens to the brain
Five minutes of immersion in water at 20°C can cause a marked improvement in mood, and underlying these effects appear to be changes in functional connections between different brain areas
What is gender medicine?
We call it “gender medicine,” but it would be more correct to call it “sex-gender medicine.” Its goal is to ensure increasingly adequate treatment for all and equity of access to care, through the recognition and enhancement of differences between male and female individuals
Stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and bone fragility: watch out for homocysteine
An increase in this amino acid in the blood, which may also be diet-dependent, increases the risk of several aging-related diseases
Sleep: do women need more sleep?
The reasons why women have a greater need for sleep than men lie in certain aspects of biology, but are also cultural and social
Age 360, the path to longevity
An advanced check-up of physical health status and cognitive performance, and risk factors for aging-related diseases. With an individualized program aimed at slowing biological age
Is magnesium good for the brain?
Those taking higher doses of magnesium have, on average, a higher gray mass volume and fewer white matter lesions. However, further studies will be needed to confirm these results
Lipoprotein A, new guidelines for cardiovascular risk management
A consensus document from the European Atherosclerosis Society gives physicians new guidance for testing and treating high blood Lp(a) concentrations
Does controlled breathing help reduce stress?
According to a study published in Scientific Reports, exercises involving breath control appear to have a positive impact on stress symptoms
“I’m don’t feel right, I don’t want to know”: do you also suffer from FOFO?
Fofo stands for “fear of finding out,” or fear of discovering that you suffer from a certain health problem. And the
consequence is a possible delay in treatment
Immunometabolism: nutrients for the immune system
The immune system protects us from potential threats, but if it is not functioning at its best it can give rise to exaggerated processes of inflammation and oxidation, which damage the body and promote aging and related diseases. “Feeding” it correctly is imperative
To save the brain, protect the heart
Vascular problems and oxidative stress underlie the decline in cognitive performance associated with aging, and may contribute to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. But action can be taken to reduce risks
Sirtuins, a possible “shield” against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
“Longevity proteins” are now the focus of numerous studies that are investigating their possible preventive role against neurodegenerative diseases
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
Homocysteine, a little-known cardiovascular risk factor
Excess homocysteine poses a health risk to the cardio- and cerebrovascular system because it stimulates the development of atherosclerosis, increasing the likelihood of stroke and heart attack. If action is taken early, by changing dietary habits and through supplements, levels can be normalized. With a double advantage
Oxidative Stress: How to Measure It and How to “Prevent” It
There are several methods for measuring oxidative stress. Knowing one’s “level” of oxidative stress can be useful in a preventive and healthy aging perspective
What It Means to Measure Biological Age: In Search of the Perfect Biological Clock
The biological age of an organism is a significant indicator of health status and susceptibility to illness. Individual organs and tissues may undergo different aging processes, but the real challenge is to define a biological clock that applies to the whole organism, and that translates into parameters that are easy to monitor and act upon.
How Chronic Latent Inflammation Is Measured
Measuring chronic latent inflammation is not as simple as measuring acute inflammation associated with infection or disease. There are different types of tests and markers, with different sensitivities. Here is a brief guide to get your bearings
Why Invest in Longevity for Health, Quantum Healthy Longevity
Focusing only on treating chronic diseases when they occur is not a sustainable strategy. A change of perspective is needed: to invest, first, in healthy longevity. This is the philosophy of SoLongevity and other major players in Geroscience, who sign a manifesto of intent in Lancet Healthy Longevity
Cardiovascular Risk Also Exists for Women
After menopause, women’s cardiovascular risk is quite comparable to that of men, yet it is underestimated even by health professionals
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
Longevity Diagnostics: What It Is and Why It Matters
Measuring one’s state of health against an ideal aging process allows us to understand how well we are able to preserve our physical and mental performance and how exposed we are to future risks of chronic diseases
The service pharmacy of the future
They can leverage public trust and have a large presence throughout the country for easy access and proximity. This is why pharmacies are entitled to become more and more a point of reference for health: the first destination for primary care promotion
The risk of disease? Your inflammatory clock tells you
When it comes to cardiovascular disease, the age of our immune system matters more than age. Today, the iAge “inflammatory clock” allows us to estimate it. How does it work?
