You can’t see it, but it could be silently sabotaging your health. Visceral fat is strongly linked to metabolic decline, inflammation, and reduced lifespan – even in people who look lean. In this article, we unpack why visceral fat matters, how to measure it with precision using a DEXA scan, and how this data can power a smarter, personalised health optimisation plan.
8 things I’ve learned about biohacking for women
Most biohacking advice is based on men. In this article, Health Coach Liv shares 8 powerful insights every woman should know to train smarter, fuel better, and recover fully – based on physiology, not guesswork.
Women’s health week: Advanced checks for next level health
Ready to go beyond routine screenings? This Women’s Health Week, discover the most valuable advanced tests for women who want to optimise longevity, performance, and everyday vitality – decade by decade.
Full-body MRI: What I learned from my scan
A full-body MRI offers a powerful way to look inside your body without invasive procedures or radiation. While it doesn’t replace routine screenings, it can detect early signs of issues like tumours, spinal changes, or fatty liver before symptoms appear. For many, the real value lies in reassurance, clarity, and a deeper understanding of their health.
A brain-derived peptide that suppresses appetite without nausea
A newly identified brain-derived peptide, BRP, significantly reduces appetite and body weight in mice and pigs without causing nausea. This breakthrough uncovers a non-incretin pathway for appetite control, offering a promising, targeted approach for managing obesity and enhancing metabolic health.
Targeting NF-κB p65 to extend healthspan
Lowering of NF-κB p65 protein in the liver appears to be a common biological effect across a wide range of anti-ageing strategies, including dietary, pharmaceutical, and genetic interventions, highlighting this inflammatory regulator as a potential unifying target for promoting longevity and metabolic resilience.
Could Akkermansia muciniphila extend your healthspan
Genetic evidence links specific gut bacteria, especially Akkermansia muciniphila, to traits of healthy ageing. This microbe may enhance lifespan and physical function by influencing inflammation and metabolism, suggesting gut microbiota as a potential target for promoting longevity and delaying age-related decline.
Poor flexibility may signal reduced lifespan in midlife
Middle-aged adults with reduced joint flexibility were significantly more likely to die from natural, non-COVID causes over a 13-year period, suggesting flexibility may be an overlooked marker of longevity.
Parental age influences inherited mutations
Parental age shapes how new genetic mutations are passed on, with fathers contributing more mutations overall, but older mothers showing unique patterns that cluster in specific genome regions, influencing long-term human genetic diversity and potentially affecting health across generations.
How a compact gene editor could transform brain health
A new compact epigenetic editor durably silences genes in the brain by recruiting the body’s own enzymes, offering a safer and more effective approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases.
