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It lives again

Lucid • 19 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Longevity Biohacking
  1. The newsletter was dormant but is now being revitalized with a focus on brain rejuvenation strategies.
  2. The author is working on a longevity company targeting brain rejuvenation for healthy individuals.
  3. Future newsletter posts may be paywalled to assess the value of cognitive regeneration strategies.

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.

VO2 max — The key indicator to longevity

10x your mind • 39 implied HN points • 22 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Longevity Mental health Physical health Exercise
  1. VO2 max is a key indicator of longevity, measuring the maximum volume of oxygen your muscles can use per kg of body weight in one minute.
  2. Improving your VO2 max through exercise can enhance brain health by increasing blood flow, contributing to overall fitness and longevity.
  3. Maintaining or increasing your VO2 max, depending on your current level, can significantly impact your risk of all-cause mortality and overall health.
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Why Your Grandma Should Be Doing CrossFit

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Community Longevity Accountability
  1. CrossFit can help seniors improve longevity by focusing on strength training, high-intensity interval training, balance, mobility, healthy eating, and quality sleep.
  2. CrossFit is modifiable and scalable, making it accessible for people of different fitness levels, including seniors.
  3. CrossFit offers a high-quality community that provides motivation, accountability, and consistency, contributing to happier and healthier lives for seniors.

Gut Microbiome and Longevity in Centenarians ( Part 7/11)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Longevity
  1. Centenarians have a unique gut microbiome with richness and diversity that support their health and longevity.
  2. Centenarians often follow traditional diets rich in fibers and fermented foods, contributing to their gut health and overall well-being.
  3. The gut microbiome in centenarians plays a crucial role in reducing chronic inflammation, supporting immune function, and promoting metabolic health.

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.