Category: Future of aging
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Guess Who Are the Most Physically Active People in the USA
We tend to think that young people are the most physically active, but is that so? Think again.
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A Heavier World Shapes Longevity
The planet seems to be weighing more. It is not due to rocks becoming heavier or workers pouring more concrete in cities. Humans are weighing more. Not only are there more humans on this planet, but their body weight keeps increasing. This situation is happening in more countries than other countries. Just to pick on…
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What About the Concept of Longevity Calibration in Populations?
Imagine this. You just turned 50 and are full of life. You eat healthily, exercise regularly, and try to reduce stress as much as possible. Yet, one day you fall sick to a mysterious and contagious illness that has no apparent cure. What now? If you are lucky enough to survive the illness, that is…
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Hello My Grin Reaper!
I know. It is not easy to think about my future old self. In fact, I try to avoid this thought because it gives me the creeps. The prospects of ending up old, bed ridden, and helpless like my ancestors once did are unsettling, yet I remind myself that it does not have to be…