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Birth Of A Science

Adjacent Possible • 126 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🔬 Science Research Health Aging
  1. Life expectancy has doubled in the past century due to reducing infant and child mortality, not old people living longer lives.
  2. Projected average life expectancy of 100 in the second half of this century is a positive development, but not a groundbreaking one.
  3. There is a debate in the scientific community about breaking the Calment boundary of 115 years and achieving life expectancies of 120 and beyond, requiring a paradigm shift in understanding aging.

5 ways to slow aging

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 13 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Diet Exercise Longevity Lifestyle
  1. Slowing aging isn't just about increasing lifespan, it's also about improving healthspan.
  2. Skipping a meal randomly can help reduce calorie intake and potentially increase longevity.
  3. Adopting a Mediterranean diet, quitting added sugars, and making your home junk food free are beneficial for health and longevity.

Using Evolutionary Theory To Prevent Aging

The Future of Life • 39 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Genetics Evolution Exercise Nutrition
  1. Aging might happen because our genes focus on survival when we're young. As we get older, the need to focus on staying alive decreases, leading to a faster decline.
  2. Exercise and other environmental factors can trigger youthful traits in our bodies. Keeping active and managing our environment may help slow down aging.
  3. We can explore using technology, like large language models, to find out what biological signals keep us youthful. This might help us develop new ways to combat aging.
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#64 Why was beige all the rage?

Design Lobster • 219 implied HN points • 19 Apr 21
🪑 Design Aging Lighting Longevity Quote Sustainability
  1. Computers in the past were commonly beige due to practical reasons, offering a vintage look that did not look too new or old.
  2. Designing with longevity in mind, like the Centennial Lightbulb that has been shining for over a century, showcases the importance of durability and smart design choices.
  3. Great design is timeless and should focus on understanding the unchanging aspects of human nature to create lasting impact.

Stay Younger, Longer: The Astonishing Truth About VO2 Max!

Neuro Athletics • 23 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Longevity Aging Exercise Nutrition
  1. Maintaining a high VO2 Max can help you live longer and healthier by acting as a protective shield against aging. It's important to stay active regardless of age to slow down the decline in VO2 Max.
  2. VO2 Max is a measure of aerobic fitness and the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. A higher VO2 Max indicates better oxygen utilization, crucial for physical activities.
  3. The components that determine VO2 Max include the heart's pumping capacity, lungs' oxygenation efficiency, and muscles' oxygen utilization. Optimizing these systems improves endurance and overall aerobic performance.

What's the effect of age on physician ability?

Perambulations • 16 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Patient Outcomes
  1. Physician aging can impact patient outcomes, with evidence showing higher mortality rates when treated by older physicians compared to younger ones.
  2. Factors like patient volume and board certification may offset risks associated with older physicians.
  3. Cognitive decline with age can affect physician ability, but not all older physicians experience decline in patient outcomes.

Maiden, Mother, Bitch

The Reclamation Era • 19 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Feminism Aging Motherhood Society Personal Growth
  1. Aging can be challenging in a culture that values youth and beauty. It's important to embrace the changes that come with growing older.
  2. The journey through motherhood brings different emotions and challenges at each stage. It's okay to feel frustrated or annoyed sometimes.
  3. Self-reflection can lead to personal growth and gratitude. Learning to appreciate where you are in life can bring unexpected rewards.

Gompertz–Makeham law of mortality

Axial • 7 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🔬 Science Biology Aging Genetics
  1. The Gompertz-Makeham law of mortality is a mathematical model used to describe age-specific mortality rates in human and other species, crucial in actuarial science and studying aging.
  2. The law was developed by Gompertz with an exponential model showing increased mortality rates with age, later extended by Makeham to include an age-independent mortality term.
  3. While widely used, the Gompertz-Makeham law has limitations, inspiring researchers to propose alternative models to better capture the complexity of mortality patterns, especially at advanced ages.

on beauty

Gynoid • 2 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Makeup Skincare Aging
  1. Having a complicated relationship with beauty is common among women.
  2. Women often feel pressured by beauty influencers and marketing to adhere to certain standards.
  3. The societal expectations of feminine beauty can lead to harmful behaviors and self-criticism.

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Cholesterol Heart Health Aging
  1. Statins inhibit the body's synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 by as much as 40%, impacting the body's energy production and antioxidant defenses.
  2. Coenzyme Q10 is crucial for heart health, helping prevent arteriosclerosis, regulate blood pressure, and support heart rhythm.
  3. Coenzyme Q10 levels decline with age and are found in high amounts in red meat and organ meats, making dietary changes and supplementation important.

Vui dde^? ho.c

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🎭️ Culture Competition Youth Aging
  1. Participation in intellectual competitions may reveal the role of luck in outcomes; success and failure can depend significantly on chance elements.
  2. Intellectual competitions should prioritize reasoning over memory-based questions to truly assess intelligence.
  3. The function of the human brain is primarily for thinking and reasoning, not just storing information; critical thinking is a better measure of intelligence than rote memory.

Personalizing Your Approach to Prevent Rapid Aging ( Part 11.1/11)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lifestyle Microbiome Aging Performance
  1. The final chapter focuses on individualized approach to slow aging using gut microbiome insights
  2. Personalized medicine tailors health strategies based on gut microbiome for better outcomes
  3. Understanding gut microbiome and tailoring diet & lifestyle leads to healthier aging and improved performance

The Journey of Inside Tracker: Unveiling the Science of Longevity with Gil Blander

The Healthtech Initiative • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Longevity Biomarkers Nutrition Lifestyle Aging
  1. Gil Blander dedicated his life's work to understanding aging and delaying diseases associated with it.
  2. Inside Tracker provides personalized blood and physiological marker testing to help improve health and longevity.
  3. Maintaining low fasting glucose levels, LDL cholesterol, and managing inflammation can extend health span for a better life.

The dream of universal health care is haunted by the reality of aging

Demodexio • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Aging Healthcare Costs Specialization Accountability
  1. Extending human life is becoming increasingly expensive due to the Law Of Diminishing Returns, especially with advancements in medical treatments and technology.
  2. National health care systems, even in countries with universal health care like Canada and Britain, are facing strain and challenges in controlling costs, especially with an aging population.
  3. Addressing the rising costs in healthcare will require a focus on reducing bureaucracy, controlling technology investments, and finding innovative ways to combine the expertise of diverse specialists in healthcare settings.

Telomeres and Longevity: Unveiling the Gut Microbiome Connection( Part 8/11)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Aging Microbiome Lifestyle Nutrition
  1. Telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes, shorten with cell division and accelerated attrition is linked to age-related diseases.
  2. The gut microbiome's health and diversity influence telomere integrity, impacting the rate of cellular aging.
  3. Diet, lifestyle choices, and the gut microbiome play significant roles in preserving telomere length and influencing the biological aging process.