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When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste fo…

When you open the re…

When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food. But the line between harmless fermentation and dangerous spoilage is sharp. Consuming spoiled foods exposes the body to a range of microbial toxins and biochemical by-products, many of which can interfere with essential biological processes. The Health effects can vary from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to severe conditions such as liver Cancer. I am a toxicologist and researcher spec…

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different plac…

People have long giv…

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of microscopic organisms – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that largely inhabit the colon. These microbes aid in digestion and produce molecules that affect your physiology and psychology. The composition of the microbiome is influenced by …

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different plac…

People have long giv…

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of microscopic organisms – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that largely inhabit the colon. These microbes aid in digestion and produce molecules that affect your physiology and psychology. The composition of the microbiome is influenced by …

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping healthcare systems coordinate care for dementia as e…

At a recent party, a…

At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping healthcare systems coordinate care for dementia as effectively as for major conditions like cancer, Diabetes or Stroke. She stopped me mid-sentence. “I don’t think you should use cancer as a comparison,” she said. “Cancer doesn’t have the stigma that dementia has. Most cancers can be treated and cured. Dementia can’t. You just can’t compare the two.” The conversation brought to the forefront that dementia today occupies the sa…

Why do some people live to 100 while their sibling dies decades earlier? Is it luck, Lifestyle, or something written into their DNA? Relative to many other species, humans are particularly long liv…

Why do some people l…

Why do some people live to 100 while their sibling dies decades earlier? Is it luck, lifestyle, or something written into their DNA? Relative to many other species, humans are particularly long lived, but there is an ongoing argument about how much of our long lifespan is shaped by our genes and how much to our environment. It’s the old “nature versus nurture” debate. Researchers have repeatedly used large population studies to estimate how much genetics influences longevity. Historically, these studies have found relatively modest effects, typically around 25% to 33%, with some es…

Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer …

Imagine going to the…

Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an increasing number of people. In 2016, a woman from Nevada died from a bacterial infection that was resistant to all 26 antibiotics that were available in the United States at that time. The U.S. alone sees more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant illnesses each year. Globally, antimicrobial resistance is linked to nearly 5 million deaths annually. Bacteria natura…

Named for the patron saint of lovers, Valentine’s Day brings to mind three ubiquitous R’s: roses, romance and reservations. But science (and common sense) points to something far more expansive to…

Named for the patron…

Named for the patron saint of lovers, Valentine’s Day brings to mind three ubiquitous R’s: roses, romance and reservations. But science (and common sense) points to something far more expansive to be celebrated: Love in all its forms—romantic partnership, of course, but also friendship, Family bonds, neighborliness, purpose-driven community, even the quiet loyalty of showing up for others. Not just because love is “magical,” but because it also functions like a durability upgrade for the human body. It reliably changes the conditions under which our biology operates: Stress respon…

If there’s one theme that keep recurring in so many studies on aging and longevity, it’s the word “inflammation.” A ton of research has already been done to demonstrate its relationship with a…

If there’s one the…

If there’s one theme that keep recurring in so many studies on aging and longevity, it’s the word “inflammation.” A ton of research has already been done to demonstrate its relationship with aging, and new research keeps demonstrating how its reduction can promote longevity. That’s why we noticed this article, which explains why inflammation is a common denominator between cancer and cardiovascular disease — both major causes of death generally, but particularly among the Elderly — and suggests that there are drug therapies that can work for both. From the article: “Newly…

In the U.S., the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached an historic milestone: it is now 70% for people diagnosed during 2015–2021, according to the American Cancer Society’s…

In the U.S., the fiv…

In the U.S., the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached an historic milestone: it is now 70% for people diagnosed during 2015–2021, according to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics, 2026 report. “Seven in 10 people now survive their cancer five years or more, up from only half in the mid-70s,” said Rebecca Siegel, lead author of the report. “This stunning victory is largely the result of decades of cancer research that provided clinicians with the tools to treat the disease more effectively, turning many cancers from a deat…

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and fille…

Health and fitness t…

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small weights, are gaining widespread use. Here’s what to know about them: Weighted vests have been around for centuries, but they have recently surged in popularity in response to a broader shift in thinking about Exercise. No longer confined to the gym, physical activity is increasingly about maximizing health benefits of the movements people already do — things like w…

We’re pleased to feature another podcast from Dr. Gillian Lockitch, renowned physician and healthy aging expert, and a member of the SuperAging News Network. Chronic stress and Burnout are often …

We’re pleased to f…

We’re pleased to feature another podcast from Dr. Gillian Lockitch, renowned physician and healthy aging expert, and a member of the SuperAging News Network. Chronic stress and burnout are often worn as a badge of honor, yet they can be powerful accelerators of biological aging. In my conversation with wellness entrepreneur and educator Erica Jones, we talk about how persistent stress can disrupt Sleep, increase inflammation, and influence mitochondrial function, hormones, and even gene expression through epigenetic pathways. We also discuss sustainable strategies that busy, high-capac…