In part one (click here for part 1) I explained how aging may occur due to information in the epigenome being lost. This means that genes that are meant to be packed tightly away (silenced) become exposed. Once exposed, genes …
Tag: Hormesis
FOXO transcription factors part 2
In part one I talked about the different classes of the FOX protein family. I also described how FOXO proteins are transcriptional regulators that orchestrate programmes of targeted healthy longevity genes. Click here for part 1. Now let’s talk about …
Four ways to hack your genes and extend your healthspan
Most of us want to live a long life – but not at the cost of living poorly. When I’m ‘old’, I want to to be independent, active and fit. I’d also take a sharp mind and a body free …
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Poor sleep may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is unfortunately becoming more common. It has been associated to a couple of nasties compounds that end up accumulating in the brain; Beat Amyloid and ‘Tau Tangles’. Beta amyloid is a toxic amino acid peptide that clusters and …
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Can red wine extend lifespan? The power of resveratrol and sirtuins
You may have heard a lot of hype around red wine actually being healthy. A key reason for this is that it contains a molecule called resveratrol, which has been shown to activate a family of longevity genes called sirtuins. …
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How To Stay Young With Saunas and Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs)
In this blog, I’m going to explain how we can stay young with sauna use. Unfortunately, as we get older, we get more susceptible to disease. Disease is the number 1 cause of death, so if we want to stay …
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