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Anti-Aging Science
Cellular Garb-aging Causes You To Age (Loss of proteostasis)

By Brady Hartman on October 1, 2017

Summary: Cellular garb-aging is back in the spotlight as research shows the phenomenon plays a key role in the diseases of aging, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, metabolic diseases, chronic inflammation and the aging process itself. Garb-aging is so bad for our health that researchers are looking for ways to take the garbage out, or to keep it from building up… Continue reading "Cellular Garb-aging Causes You To Age (Loss of proteostasis)"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Dr. David Sinclair, Discoverer of Anti-aging NAD Fad, Speaks About Human Trials of NMN

By Brady Hartman on September 30, 2017

Summary: Using NMN as a NAD-boosting anti-aging drug is one of the hottest lifespan extension topics of 2017. This article highlights the August 2017 interview with David Sinclair, the scientist who discovered that the fountain of youth molecule, NAD has remarkable rejuvenating effects on mice. The career of David Sinclair follows a link between sirtuins, resveratrol, NAD-boosting anti-aging compound nicotinamide… Continue reading "Dr. David Sinclair, Discoverer of Anti-aging NAD Fad, Speaks About Human Trials of NMN "
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
How Our Damaged DNA Kills Us

By Brady Hartman on September 28, 2017

Summary: Without DNA repair, the damage in our genome builds up, which in turn causes disease and aging. Scientists have made headway in understanding our DNA repair mechanisms and have found potential ways to mitigate some of its effects. For those us wanting to live in good health to the age of 120, the damaged DNA in our bodies is… Continue reading "How Our Damaged DNA Kills Us"
Anti-Aging Science
8 Ways Cell Stress Causes Us To Age Prematurely

By Brady Hartman on September 26, 2017

Summary: Cell stress is a fact of life. The cells in our bodies are subject to stress from toxins such as internally generated free radicals, cigarette smoke, air pollution, and UV light. How our cells deal with stress ultimately controls our health. [Author: Brady Hartman. This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website under the title ‘Eight Ways Your Cells Deal With Stress’ and… Continue reading "8 Ways Cell Stress Causes Us To Age Prematurely"
Healthy Living, Medical Advances
Why Are These People Eating Worms to Be Healthy? (part II)

By Brady Hartman on September 23, 2017

Summary: Helminthic therapy is the intentional consumption of parasites as a treatment for autoimmune diseases. Out of the 7000 people who practice helminthic therapy each year, this report tells the story of a young woman who purchases black market worms and then treats herself at a high cost. Part 1 of Eating Worms to be Healthy is at this link. [Cover… Continue reading "Why Are These People Eating Worms to Be Healthy? (part II)"
Healthy Living, Weight Loss
Why Are These People Eating Worms to Be Healthy? (part I)

By Brady Hartman on September 23, 2017

Summary: The Hygiene Hypothesis persuades people to consume parasitic worms as a way to treat chronic autoimmune disorders. As well, people eat tapeworms as a way to lose weight. Learn more about two closely related scientific beliefs called the “Hygiene Hypothesis” and the “Old Freinds Hypothesis.” Part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 2 of Eating Worms to be Healthy… Continue reading "Why Are These People Eating Worms to Be Healthy? (part I)"
Medical Advances
Four Ways We Can “Swallow the Doctor” (Nanodocs, the medical nanorobots)

By Brady Hartman on September 21, 2017

Summary: Nanodocs are medical nanorobots that work from inside like a tiny doctor. The authors of a recent research study say we may be able to swallow the doctor sooner than we think. Once considered science fiction, the ability to “swallow the surgeon” – using medical nanobots to diagnose and treat disease from inside the body – is becoming a… Continue reading "Four Ways We Can “Swallow the Doctor” (Nanodocs, the medical nanorobots)"
Healthy Living, Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Are We Killing Ourselves With Antioxidants? (Why the Free Radical Theory is flawed)

By Brady Hartman on September 20, 2017

Summary: The mitochondrial free radical theory of aging suggests that antioxidant supplements can repair the damage caused by free radicals. However, this practice is contradicted by a large body of evidence which shows that antioxidant supplements are often harmful. Researchers are discovering more effective ways to improve health by clearing our mitochondrial damage caused by free radicals.[Author: Brady Hartman. This article… Continue reading "Are We Killing Ourselves With Antioxidants? (Why the Free Radical Theory is flawed)"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Thanks to Gene Thieves We Have ‘Alien DNA’ in Our Mitochondria

By Brady Hartman on September 19, 2017

Summary: Mitochondrial DNA and mitochondrial dysfunction have recently entered the spotlight because they play a significant role in chronic diseases. [Author: Brady Hartman. This article first appeared on LongevityFacts and was updated on Mar 2, 2018.] Most people don’t realize that all human beings have two sets of DNA in their bodies, the DNA inside our chromosomes, and a foreign DNA inside our mitochondria,… Continue reading "Thanks to Gene Thieves We Have ‘Alien DNA’ in Our Mitochondria"
Medical Advances
Can We Stop Mitochondria From Causing Cancer to Grow?

By Brady Hartman on September 19, 2017

Summary: A new report on mitochondria and cancer shows how our mitochondria help our cancers to grow. With its 37 genes, mitochondria are an attractive druggable target and researchers are looking at this angle to develop powerful cancer cures. This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 of the series on mitochondria is here. [Author: Brady Hartman. This article first… Continue reading "Can We Stop Mitochondria From Causing Cancer to Grow?"